Sterling Municipal Library

06/03/2026

👀 The moment everyone has been waiting for... our Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest winners!

We received so many fantastic entries from participants of all ages, making the selection process a difficult one. After careful deliberation and voting by our Library staff, these are the winning designs we chose!

The winning bookmarks will be on display now through the end of the summer. Winners, don’t forget to stop by the Library Services Desk to pick up your laminated bookmarks!

Winners pictured below:

Books Will Change You by Brittany Z., 36
Bronto's Library by Karyna C., 13
Reading with the Fishes by Karyna C., 13
Book!! Read!!! by Jason C., 7
Rainbow by Madalynn R., 5

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who shared their creativity with us!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Summer Reading is HERE! 📚🦖

Pick up your Reading Log and start tracking your books!
Each book you read earns one DINO STEP. Complete all 10 DINO STEPS by logging 10 books, then turn in your Challenge Card at the Library Services Desk for a chance to win a prize basket of your choosing!

At the end of the summer, we'll draw our grand prize winners! ✨

Open to readers of ALL ages.
Only one challenge card admission per patron.

05/31/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week at the library! Join us for story times, crafts, Pokémon play, and more at the library this week 📚

Monday, June 1

10:30 am – Baby Time – Ages 18 months and under
2 pm – Tween Pokémon Play – Ages 6 to 12

Tuesday, June 2

10:30 am – Pre-K Story Time – Ages 3 and up
6 pm – Evening Story Time – Ages 5 and under
6 pm – Crochet Club – Ages 10 and up

Wednesday, June 3

10:30 am – Bilingual Story Time – Ages 5 and under
11:30 am – Bilingual Story Time – Ages 5 and under
2 pm – Balloons and Dance Party – All ages

Thursday, June 4

10:30 am – Toddler Time – Ages 3 and under
11:30 am – Toddler Time – Ages 3 and under
5:30 pm – Crafternoons – Adults

Summer Reading begins Monday, June 1st.

Pick up your reading log at the Library Services Desk!

05/30/2026

Summer is officially in full swing! ☀️📚

Our Summer Reading Kick-Off was a huge success and so much fun! We’d like to extend a special thank you to Lakeshore Learning, Raising Cane’s, and Texas A&M Transportation Institute for joining us and helping make the event memorable with engaging activities, great giveaways, refreshments, and plenty of learning-filled fun.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us celebrate the start of summer reading. We hope you had an amazing time, and we’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year!

05/27/2026

Rain or shine, we're still kicking off Summer today at 2 pm! ☀️

Our Summer Kick-Off is only a week away!
Bring the family and celebrate the start of summer with us 🙌

05/24/2026

Check out what’s happening this week at the library! 📚
Summer Reading Kick-Off is THIS WEDNESDAY at 2pm. We'll have games, crafting, and lots of fun! 🌞

Holiday Closure: Library Closed Monday, May 25

Tuesday, May 26

10:30 am – Pre-K Story Time – Ages 3 and up
6 pm – Teen Story Bites – Ages 13 to 18

Wednesday, May 27

10:30 am – Bilingual Story Time – Ages 5 and under
11:30 am – Bilingual Story Time – Ages 5 and under
2 pm – Summer Reading Kick-Off – All Ages
5 pm – 3D Printing Workshop – 4th Grade and up
5 pm – Virtual Reality Night – 4th Grade and up

Thursday, May 28

10:30 am – Toddler Time – Ages 3 and under
11:30 am – Toddler Time – Ages 3 and under

Spring Fling with a Book ends on Saturday, May 30 📖

05/22/2026

Here’s a sneak peak of our Summer Reading raffle baskets! 👀
A special thank you to The Friends of the Library for contributing such fantastic prizes for our wonderful readers.

🌞 Summer Reading kicks off on June 1, stay tuned for more updates!

05/22/2026

Everyone deserves a hug from Ms. Diana! ❤

05/20/2026

Our Summer Kick-Off is only a week away!
Bring the family and celebrate the start of summer with us 🙌