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Updated - Friday, December 18, 2009


YAS
Youth Art Show

SecondAnnual Youth Art Show Sets Entry Date

The Second Annual Youth Art Show (YAS), sponsored by the Fine Arts League of Coleman County in conjunction with the Coleman Public Library will be held at the library February 2, 2010 through February 6. Entries will be accepted Friday, January 29th or Saturday January 30th, during regular library hours. The YAS is open to all students and dedicated to the artistic and educational advancement of our young people. The purpose of the event is to provide young people interested in art the opportunity to exhibit their work in competition. It is a valuable tool to encourage the appreciation of the arts by the youth.

Rules of entry: 2 pieces artwork each student Paintings in any media are accepted in size up to 18x24. All work must be the original work of the student. Works deemed inappropriate for public display (by building management where exhibit occur) may not be exhibited. Works too large or unstable may also not be exhibited. Liability: the student and parents assume responsibility for all artwork. Questions may be directed to Robin Black 325-636-8818.

Categories and rules for entries:

  1. Painting - must be matted or framed and ready to hang
  2. Sculpture - must be stable and capable of standing on a display table; completed, legible entry form must be attached to each piece of work.

Artwork must be picked up on Saturday, February 6th between 12 noon and 4 pm.

 Click Here 
for a printable entry form.


Posted ~ Thursday, January 14, 2010


News Release
Coleman Public Library
Sue Dossey/Director 325-625-3043

The Coleman County Foundation donated a number of books to the library as part of their Grant Program on December 10, 2009.



The new books include:
  • The Night before Christmas - Clement Clarke Moore
  • The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas - Stan & Jan Berenstain
  • Feliz Navidad - Jose' Feliciano
  • Christmas Tree - Wendell and Florence Minor
  • The Animals' Merry Christmas - Richard Scarry's

Posted ~ Friday, December 18, 2009

News Release
Coleman Public Library
Sue Dossey/Director 325-625-3043

The Coleman Public Library recently received a $5,385.00 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through Loan Star Libraries, the direct state aid program for Texas public libraries.

Visitors to the Coleman Library will soon see additional titles to the new collection of PlayAways, new non-fiction titles and DVDs made possible by these funds.

According to Library Director Sue Dossey, Loan Star Library Grants has provided funds to renovate the circulation area, computers, and an upgrade of the circulation software. Last year the grant funds purchased equipment for the workshop/training facility with a presentation cart, projector and wall screen for the Community Room. Dossey applauds the Texas Legislature for providing funds that normally wouldn't have been available for these additions to our library.

Since 2002, the Texas Legislature has made it possible to distribute $19.4 million to Texas public libraries through the Loan Star Libraries grant program. In 2009, 540 public libraries across the state are sharing $5.65 million in funds distributed by the Commission, an increase of $5.3 million.

Libraries can use the grant funding however they whish, with few exceptions, to meet the needs of their communities. According to State Librarian Peggy D. Rudd, this flexibility is a major factor in the program's success. She says, "Local leaders know best how to maximize limited funds to meet specific local needs. The structure of Loan Star Libraries provides a great deal of latitude of judgment while providing accountability for the use of the state funds. This partnership between the State of Texas and local governments is a winning combination that has led to some tremendous strides in library services across the state."

The Coleman Public Library Libraries hours of operation are closed Sunday and Monday, opened Tuesday and Thursday's 10:AM - 6: PM, Wednesday and Friday's 12:NOON - 6:PM and open on Saturday's 9:AM - 12:NOON.

Posted ~ Wednesday, October 28, 2009


Mayor Nick Poldrack presented Doodie Taylor-Knox with a plaque for appreciation of her work on behalf of the Coleman Public Library renovation projects. Mrs. Knox has been instrumental in writing grants for the library projects.
The award was presented during the Council meeting Thursday night at the Library where the Council received a guided tour.


FRANK ROSALES IS BACK AT IT AGAIN!
He did this work 25-30 years ago!

Frank Rosales 59, of Coleman, can say in the back of his mind, this is "Daja Vu" In other words, "It seems I've done this before!" And, yes he has, he tells us.

What we learned was that Rosales and his late father-in-law, Albert Wilkins, were partners about 25-30 years ago, and they had the job of putting the sidewalk down that runs in front of the library and along the north side, to the alley. Not the part to the new addition of the Tillman Building, but just where the red brick begins to the corner and down the north side.

I asked Rosales how he felt about doing this and laughingly he said, "Well, I really didn't think about living long enough to do this again, but here I am."

Along with Rosales was a young man, Buddy Slayton. Rosales told us that he was training Slayton so that he could step in and do the work when he (Rosales) retired. He did not say when he would retire, but just that the young man would be ready when he does.

This story reminds us of the saying, "History repeats itself." This seems to be so in this instance. Rosales said he thought that doing the entire project of getting the cement poured etc.; they should be through the later part of next week.

We thank Rosales for taking a few minutes out of his busy schedule to visit with us about the history of the sidewalk in front of the library and how much he is still enjoying his work. He was supervisor when he did it in partnership with his father-in-law 25 - 30 years ago and once again, he is supervising the work. A little bit of history repeating itself at the Coleman Public Library.

Courtesy of Billie Mercer
Saturday, March 14, 2009




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Thursday, December 11, 2008

COLEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS GRANT FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE MAIN FACILITY



  • Friends of the Library annual Book and Bake Sale: First weekend of March 2010
  • Summer Reading Program - Finishes the second week in July


Library Closing Dates For 2009
January 1st - New Years Day
April 10th - Good Friday
July 3rd - Independence Day
November 11th - Veteran's Day
November 26th & 27th - Thanksgiving
December 24th & 25th - Christmas




Coleman Public Library
402 Commercial Avenue
Coleman, Texas 76834

325 625 3043 Phone
325 625 3629 Fax
Library Director Sue Dossey
Cindy Dempsey - Library Clerk
Mary Lou Garrett - Library Assistant