While the interior of the Nacogdoches Public Library remains
closed to the public, library customers can still access the digital and physical collection.
Library customers may place an order for books and DVDs by telephone or the library’s
website. Pick-up is in the meeting room by appointment to maintain safe social distancing
between customers.
“The summer reading program will look different this year due to safety
considerations in light of COVID-19. The library staff has worked hard to create story
times, online programs, and take-home crafts that revolve around this year’s summer
reading theme, Imagine Your Story,” said Mercedes Franks, library director.
Each week during the summer season will be an exploration of a classic fairy tale
through readings and fun at-home activities. Videos will be released weekly on the
library’s Facebook and Youtube channel. And beginning June 15th, craft kits will be
available for pickup in the lobby. Kits are limited to one per family, while supplies last.
“Despite the unusual circumstances of this summer, we want to make sure that
everyone, especially children, has access to books to prevent the loss of reading skills
during the summer months and has an opportunity to experience the wonderful fairy
tale-themed activities the staff has created. While we encourage ordering ahead of
materials, we have created some Grab & Go Book Bags & Singles of children and adult
books for an easy check-out experience. Our library staff will also select reading
materials for anyone that needs a little assistance or can’t think of what to get since the
collection is still closed to the public. We also have Spanish-speaking staff that can help
our Spanish-speaking families get books for their children,” continued Franks.
During Phase One the library’s interior remains closed to the public and all library
programs are online. Customers may continue to access the library’s electronic eBook
and eAudio book collection. For more information, please contact library staff at
936-559-2970 or online www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library.
