W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
1 Lou Finney Lane I Greenville, TX 75402 I 903-457-2992
It all starts in September!!
We have exciting new programs and events coming in September, brought to life by our awesome staff and their great ideas.
The new programs we are starting next month are:
New Adult Programs
Adult YOGA class starts Sept. 5 at 6PM for an introductory class. Are you ready to find your balance? Register for the class and take the first step to unleashing your inner strength!
Bean There and Read That Book Club meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 am. Drink some coffee or alternate refreshments, share what you have been reading and “Expresso” yourself!
Adults Getting Crafty is Sept. 12 at 6pm. This month will feature Soap Carving! Come and discover your inner Michelangelo!
Echoes and Narratives is Sept. 26 at 6pm. Make it a night to remember by sharing the depths of your creative literature whether it be poems or short stories!
New Youth Programs
Art Party for ages 10-17 is Sept. 16th at 6pm and Sept. 30th at 6pm for ages 10-17. Join us for Stamp Art!
Family Storytime will be the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10 am.
Pop-Up Storytime will be the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am. The first one will be at the Police Department on Sept. 7th. Meet outside and check in at the reception desk if you are late.
Play & Learn with a Purpose is from September 17th to October 15th, starting at 6 PM. We will be having an engaging workshop held at the library tailored for children aged 1-3. This initiative aims to create an interactive environment for children and parents to engage in play while acquainting parents with valuable local resources to support them in the fulfilling yet demanding role of parenting. Each session will feature a distinguished guest. Registration in advance is necessary for participation. (We will have another one in the spring).
Walk n’ Talk with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. A family program held every Thursday in Sept. at 10 am! Meet at the Library and prepare for a fun walk using the Story Trail!
Afterschool CCG’s (Card Games) will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 4pm.
Storytime will now be on Friday mornings at 10 am.
Free Fall Concert
Bring your blankets & chairs and get ready to clap & dance for this free concert!
The Roads Below is a promising new act in the country music scene, having grown their fan base organically through word of mouth, live shows, and streaming (without any mainstream press or radio play).
The Roads Below was formed by singer-songwriter and Arkansas native, Phil Evans, and Los Angeles- based guitarist, Max Martilik. The two moved to Music City where they linked up with bassist, Seth VanDusen, to complete a newly written catalog of songs
Evans had been working on. With an abundance of fresh material and a thrilling live show, the band combines a dynamic arrangement of hard-hitting melodies with a twist of homegrown country edge.
Here is an older video of theirs and why it was written below.
I started writing Bricks the day after Christmas on my drive from Arkansas back to Nashville. Still in shock about what happened the day before, I felt like I needed to be a voice for a lot of people. This song is about how our community has endured what this past year has thrown at us. Between the tornadoes, COVID-19, the political riots, and the Christmas morning bombing, we have stuck together as a city and I feel like in a world where I feel generally divided, the people of Nashville stand more united than ever. We feel lucky to live here. It’s called Bricks.
Join us on Sept. 14 to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. We will have prizes piñatas, and music!
The Annual Resource Fair will be held in the parking lot of the library on Sept. 25 from 10am to noon.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye.
Lords, Ladies, Wizards and Orcs! You are cordially invited to join us for our Inaugural Fantasy Faire (A Library Renaissance Festival) on Oct. 26th from 10am to 3pm.
Join us for Music, Dancing, Food, Drink, Archery, Arts, Crafts, Vendors, Performers and more.
Please contact Kenneth Flinn at kflinn@ci.greenville.tx.us if you would like to be a vendor.
As of right now we have close to 30 vendors, 4 performers and a few food trucks.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!!
If you don’t have a library card, there’s never been a better time to sign up. We will be giving small gifts out all September long as a token of appreciation.
Do you know about all of the stuff you can get with your library card?
Not only do you get to check out awesome Books, DVD’s, Games, and STEAM bags, but there are several digital resources you can get such as…
Hoopla, Libby (Overdrive), Boundless, Blackstone Unlimited Audio, and starting in Oct. we will have Craft and Hobby with your library card!
So, what’s stopping you? Sign up for a library card today!