March 2018

Groesbeck Public Library

HOURS:
Mon-Wed│10:30-5:00
Thursday│10:30-6:00
Saturday│9:00-12:00
CLOSED Sunday & FRIDAY
March:
CLOSED Saturday, Mar.31st for Easter weekend

Monthly Programs
Weekly Story Time: Tuesdays @10:30am
Join us for about 30-45 minutes of fun as we explore books together and enjoy activities like crafts, art, coloring, puppets, and more!
Movie Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Every month on the first and third Thursday, there will be a movie showing in the Library’s conference room! The movie will play all day; show times will include a showing that begins after school hours. Free popcorn included!
Groesbeck Genies: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Are you interested in genealogy? Then this is the group for you! The Genies group explores genealogy resources and research methods, and is a great place for all genealogy enthusiasts, from beginners to more seasoned researchers!
Friends of the Library Meeting: 2nd Tuesday
Are you interested in volunteering at the Library or searching for fun ways to get involved in Library programs? Then call the Library to learn more, or come to a meeting on the second Tuesday of each month!
Various monthly themes and activities
See calendar on back for themed days, Craft Days, Teen Game Nights, and more!

Address: 601 W Yeagua (Hwy 164 W) Groesbeck, Tx 76642
Phone: (254) 729-3667
Fax: (254) 729-2345
www.groesbecklibrary.org

NEW BOOKS (December & January releases)
February2018
Fifty Fifty- James Patterson
Look For Me- Lisa Gardner
January 2018
Masterpiece- Francine Rivers
Six of Crows- Leigh Bardugo
Fall from Grace- Danielle Steel
Dark in Death- J.D. Robb
Robicheaux- James Lee Burke
The God Gene- Paul Wilson
NEW to the Library
Into The Wilderness Series- by Sarah Donati, a continuation of Last of the Mohicans, this series is highly recommended for any reader who likes the Outlander series, or similar types of historical fiction
Lisa Gardner– Lisa Gardner has been added to our Auto Authors, which means every time she comes out with a new book, they automatically send it! This is exciting news for patrons that love the thriller/suspense genre! We received her newest book, Look For Me, last month!

What Are People Reading?
The White Queen- (New to the Library) This novel about queen consort of King Edward IV of England, is perfect for all the fans of TV shows like The Tudors, Reign, The Crown, etc..
This Rainy weather has patrons reaching for comfort reads by their favorite ‘regulars’ : authors like Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, James Patteron, and David Baldacci!
John Sandford- His famous investigator Virgil Flowers series has suspense/thriller lovers hooked!
If I Run Series- With much anticipated If I Live due to release in only a few short weeks, readers are scrambling to reread books 1 and 2 of Terri Blackstock’s mystery/thriller series!
Dr. Seuss- With the much loved author’s birthday on March 2nd, inspiring the nationwide Read Across America Day, Dr. Seuss is in demand!

March Raffle: For every material you check out relating to Texas history (including fiction set in Texas) or Dr. Seuss, you get a raffle ticket; For every book you read and submit a review form, you earn a raffle ticket! Winners will be announced at the beginning of each month! Review forms are at the front desk. Winners will be announced at the beginning of April!!!

March 2018│

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 / Movie Day	2 / Closed Dr. Seuss’s Birthday/ Read Across America Day	3 / Beginner Genealogy Workshop 9am-4pm
4 / Closed	5	6 / Story Time– 10:30am	7	8	9 / Closed	10 / Teen Game Night 5pm-7pm THERE WILL BE PIZZA!!!
11 / Daylight Savings / Closed	12 / Spring Break Activity: Lego Contest	13 / Story Time– 10:30am / Spring Break Activity: Kid Craft	14 / Spring Break Activity: Play-Doh Pie Contest PI DAY	15 / Movie Day / Spring Break Activity: Kid Craft	16 / Closed	17 / St. Patrick’s Day Activity
18 / Closed	19	20 / Story Time– 10:30am First Day of Spring	21	22 / Genies-1pm:	23 / Closed	24
25 / Closed	26	27 / Story Time– 10:30am	28	29	30 / Closed / Good Friday	31 / CLOSED Easter Weekend

*Texas History Month*Women’s History Month* *Dr. Seuss*Spring*Daylight Savings*Easter* *Saint Patrick’s Day*Spring Break*

Featured Fiction
Foxcraft Trilogy by Inbali Iserles This exciting adventure series for kids, and even young adults, features a thrilling storyline that keeps readers spellbound! Each book has over 4 stars on Goodreads! Fun Fact: The wildly popular Warrior Cat series, by Erin Hunter, is actually written by 6 different authors, all under the same name! Inbali Iserles is 1 of the talented 6!
Featured Non-fiction
Her Texas by various editors This anthology features a collection of stories, images, poems, and songs from over 60 Texan authors , celebrating and sharing the tales, artistry, history, and spirit of Texas women. March is both Texas History Month and Women’s History Month, making this the perfect March read!

Featured Patron(s)
Journey and Jayley
Journey and Jayley are always a joy to have in the Library! They are voracious readers and have an enthusiasm for books that is a gift to see!

Upcoming April Activities:
Poetry Contest
Earth Day Activities
National Library Week