Thursday, April 25, 2024
Jennifer Logsdon
HOOD COUNTY LIBRARY
Hood County Library Director Jennifer Logsdon is a former public school educator of 23 years, earning a master’s degreee in Library Science during that time. She enjoys spending time with her blended family of five children, baking and of course reading.
"You’ll never get bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do." — Dr. Seuss
The new year is typically ushered in while reflecting on the previous year by celebrating the successes and growing from the sorrows. In order to have those successes, one must be willing to take a chance on something new. At the library we strive for new ideas every day. Some work out tremendously, while others flop. But that’s OK. That is where growth happens.
These are the times where we can truly see what our community wants/needs, or likes or doesn’t. This year is no different. We have some new things we are going to try and some big things that are going to happen. We invite all of you to be a part. For it is you that we are here to serve.
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT GROWS
This marks the third year that Hood County Library has hosted a monthly craft night for adults. We started with 5-10 crafters on a regular basis, and have grown to having almost 20 each time.
Our crafts are simple, but fun, and are designed to be completed within an hour. We bring in guest crafters, along with their ideas, to lead our group in various crafts and mediums. This fall we have played with alcohol ink, stuffed old shirt sleeves to make pumpkins, and most recently, used yarn to create some festive gnomes.
Our next craft night will be Valentine themed, and will be the first Tuesday in February. We normally meet on the second Tuesday each month. If you are interested in attending our craft gatherings, or perhaps you are a crafter willing to share your time and talent, please keep a watch on our Facebook, webpage, or look for our pamphlet in the library. For further questions, our staff is always willing to get you the answers.
NEW THINGS;
BOOKMOBILE UPDATE
If you know of a middle school or high school student needing a safe place to hang out after school on Mondays or Thursdays, send them to the library. Each Monday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the library will host Open Play. Board games and the Nintendo Switch will be available for kiddos to play.
Lego Day is being switched from the first Wednesday of each month to every Saturday! Bring your whole family to the library to create with LEGOS. See what other families build.
Drum roll please……the bookmobile is now in the manufacturing process. The long wait is coming to an end. The Freightliner MT55 will be here by the time summer reading kicks off, if not sooner. Keep an eye out for upcoming details.
NEW DIGITAL RESOURCE
Selling a house? Making a will? Signing a lease? Gale LegalForms, an online, authoritative legal resource, is now available.
Hood County residents can now access Gale LegalForms, a robust online collection of legal forms for free through Hood County Library. With access to authentic “attorney forms,” residents can better understand common legal procedures and the involved documents. Unlike other online legal products – which frequently include generic, do-it-yourself materials that may not have been drafted by an attorney – Gale LegalForms offers a well-organized collection of forms actually used in legal practices and allows users to edit the forms as they need.
Gale LegalForms delivers real-world legal information to residents in usable and customizable formats, and simplifies common law transactions. This database will help library users take greater control over their legal affairs.
From Gale, a Cengage company, Gale LegalForms offers an easy-to-use, state-by-state and step-by-step approach to addressing basic legal matters, such as developing a will, conducting real estate transactions including rental or lease agreements, and more. Users have access to thousands of customizable online legal documents that are available anytime, anywhere.
Many of the forms can be used across all 50 states and are state-specific. Coupled with a straightforward interface, users avoid hours of research often required to develop legal documents. Users can simply locate the appropriate form that’s needed by using the homepage links, download the form and plug in their information.
Hood County residents can access LegalForms 24/7, on any device by visiting the library’s website www.hoodcountylibrary.com
For questions or more information, please contact library staff.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TECH TUESDAY
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
Children's Events
Mondays 10:30 Music and Motion
Wednesdays 10:30 Storytime & Craft (Preschool)
Thursdays 4:30 Code Club (8-11 yrs)
Feb. 1 Special Guest Rod the Puppet Guy 10:30
Feb. 7 and 21 4:30 Explore Flight & Space
Family Events
Feb, 4 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. STEAM Saturday
LEGO Day EVERY Saturday.
Teen Events
Mondays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. OPEN PLAY (middle school and up)
Feb. 16 5:30 TEEN Night: Anti-Valentine Craft, Snacks, Games and Movie
Adult Events
Feb. 7 6 p.m. Craft Night: Valentine Decoupage
Feb. 20 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night: Yellowstone
Feb. 28 6 p.m. Book Club: "If You As Me" by Libby Hubscher
jlogsdon@co.hood.tx.us I 817-573-3569
