Houston Public Library
3150 - 14th Street, PO Box 840 V0J 1Z0 Houston, BC, Canada

Paper Bird Craft Kits! Call or message for yours.

It’s not too late to plant a flower! We have three unclaimed flower kits available.It’s not too late to plant a flower! We have three unclaimed flower kits available.

Spring Candy Guess! How many lemon drops and fruit swirls are in the jar?

Congratulations to Carol Roper for winning our super, amazing gift basket for voting in our Gingerbread House Contest!

The results are in! The 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest was a happy success. Thank you to everyone that entered and took the time to vote. The winners are: Family Category- The Briggs Family Child Category - Grayson Griffith Youth Category - Heath Stapleton-Bergen... Teen Category - Haleigh Johnston Have a very happy holiday everyone! See more

Congratulations to Barb Barden for winning our December 20th Facebook Contest!Congratulations to Barb Barden for winning our December 20th Facebook Contest!

Congratulations to Attilia for winning our Reindeer Craft Prize draw!Congratulations to Attilia for winning our Reindeer Craft Prize draw!

Congratulations to Airiyel Sjoden for winning our December 18th Facebook contest!Congratulations to Airiyel Sjoden for winning our December 18th Facebook contest!

Our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest is happening this month! Details on this event are coming this week!Our 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest is happening this month! Details on this event are coming this week!

In response to yesterday’s new Provincial Health Orders, the following changes have been made to our services effective immediately: -Masks must be worn in the library at all times -Computer use is by appointment only -All in-house events have been cancelled ... -Seating has been removed. Those wishing to use the wifi on their own devices will be able to access the internet from outside the building These changes have been made to protect the health and safety of the public. We appreciate your cooperation.

We are currently closed due to a power outage. We will reopen if the power comes back on before closing.

There is still room to sign up for our Hats on Cats program! Today, Monday November 2nd at 4:00pm and next Monday, November 9th.

We are still looking for someone to build us a new DVD shelf similar to the one pictured. If you are interested in providing a quote, please contact us at 250-845-2256 or email [email protected]

We will be handing out candy bags between noon and 4 on Saturday, October 31st.

Sign up now for November Programs!

We will be closed Friday, October 23 due to a BC Hydro planned power outage. Regular hours will resume Saturday, October 24. We apologize for the inconvenience.

It’s October and that means Harvey is back! He is currently enjoying The Fire of Orhowyn written by former Houston resident and Library Director T. R. McKilligan. He’s almost finished if anyone wants to come grab it for the weekend!

The Houston Public Library will not be running Serendipity this year due to complications from Covid-19. However, Houston resident Tarey Walles will be organizing both an online event and multiple in-person events at PV Restaurant. Events will be held every Sunday starting November 1st and ending December 6th. Anyone wanting more information about this event can contact Tarey on Facebook or by email at [email protected].

We still have spots left in our kid’s mask programs this October! Call the library to register 250 845-2256

Raven Mask Making Workshop Sunday, October 18th, noon to 4:00pm. This is a free event open to adults. Social distancing rules will apply. Only six spots available so sign up now! 250 845-2256

We are now open 5 days a week! Curbside pickup is still available for those wishing to use the service. If you are experiencing a cough or fever please stay home and refrain from visiting the library. Social Distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) must be maintained in the library at all times. You will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. ... A limited number of people can be in the library at one time. You may be asked to wait outside until someone leaves. Chairs, tables and couches have been put into storage. As there are a limited number of patrons allowed at one time, the library is open for those who wish to check out items. Those wishing to use the Wi-Fi on their own devices are welcome to at any time from outside the building. If there is congestion at the front door, you may be asked to leave through the side entrance. All item returns must be placed into the book drop. Please do not bring returns into the library. Computers are available for 45 minute time slots. 4 of 8 computers are in in use to maintain social distancing. Staff are committed to following the health and safety protocols in our Covid-19 Safety Plan. We understand these measures may be inconvenient but we appreciate your cooperation in keeping the library safe for patrons and staff.

The Houston Public Library is excited to be carefully starting our fall programs! Classes will be smaller and social distancing rules will apply so sign up quickly to ensure a spot. September‘s program is for ages 11 to 15 and will take place Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:00 pm, starting the 14th to the 30th. In these sessions we will be exploring glue batik, book binding, junk journaling and different forms of art expression. Call the library to register 250 845-2256

Summer Reading Club 2020 Thank you to everyone that participated in our Reading Club this summer. We hope you had as much fun with the activity bags as we had in making them. Stop by the library next week to pick up your goodie bags and reading medals! Remember to keep reading, wash your hands, and stay a giant alligator length apart from people and space aliens. See you next summer!