Beardstown Houston Memorial Library

05/29/2026

🌱📚 Our Summer Reading Kick Off is almost here!

Join us on June 2nd from 3-5 PM as we kick off our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading Program! 🌼☀️

We’ll have:
🫧 A FOAM MACHINE from 3-4 PM
🍧 Tahiti Sweetie Shaved Ice
🎒 Summer Reading bag pick up & program information
📖 Fun, friends, and lots of excitement for the summer ahead!

Didn’t sign up yet? No problem! You can still register for Summer Reading at the kick off event! Online and in person registration are still available until Kick Off as well! After the Kick Off you will have to register in person at the library :)

We can’t wait to grow a love of reading together this summer!

05/28/2026

✨ Reminder! Craft Night is tonight, May 28th, at 6:00 PM!

We are so excited for our Mason Jar Lantern Craft Night! 🌼🕯️

If you signed up and can no longer make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on our wait list. We have had an amazing response and would love to give others the chance to attend! 💛

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

05/26/2026

Today, May 26th, is the last LEGO club until the fall! Make sure you don't miss it.

While you're here don't forget to get your LEGO enthusiast signed up for Summer Reading! We have an incredible program planned this year 😄

05/25/2026

The weekly calendar is in!

Reminders:

-Craft Night is this Thursday 6-7 pm
Please let us know if you are no longer able to make it! If you want to be added to the wait list let us know by Tuesday!

-Summer Reading sign-ups are open! Don't forget to get those little ones signed up. This summer is packed full of fun guests, crafts, and activities. You won't want to miss out!

-Tuesday will be the last night for LEGO CLUB until the fall so make sure you come!

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day the library will be closed today, Monday, May 25th. We will reopen again tomorrow at 10 AM.

En honor al Día de los Caídos, la biblioteca permanecerá cerrada hoy, lunes 25 de mayo. Reabriremos mañana a las 10:00 a. m.

En l'honneur du Memorial Day, la bibliothèque sera fermée aujourd'hui, lundi 25 mai. Nous rouvrirons demain à 10 h.

05/22/2026

It is here! Move and Groove starts in 30 minutes AT 11 AM, and it is the last one of the season :) You won't want to miss it!

05/20/2026

🌱 Reminder! 🌱

Beyond the Bell: Intro to Gardening is happening today from 4 - 5:30 PM at the Beardstown Houston Memorial Library!

Kids in 5th–8th grade are invited to join us as we grow, play, and create together! No experience is needed! Just stop in and have fun while learning about plants, gardening, and terrariums. 🪴

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/20/2026

We had someone leave their driver's license at the library today (Wednesday, May 20th). It can be picked up during our regular business hours :)

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05/19/2026

This is the LAST week for Storytime and Move & Groove until fall!

Join Ms. Gracie this week for one more round of stories, music, dancing, and fun before summer break ☀️

📚 Storytime
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

🎵 Move & Groove
Friday 11 - 11:30 AM

We hope to see you there! ✨

05/19/2026

This is your friendly reminder to get those little ones signed up for Summer Reading! We have an amazing program planned this year starting with our kick off on June 2nd 3-5 PM. Tahiti Sweetie Shave Ice is coming and there will be a foam machine from 3-4 PM! You won't want to miss it!