Commerce Public Library

06/01/2026

⛏️📚 Dig Into Reading This Summer!

Our Dig Site is now open! Each time participants check out books as part of Summer Reading, they’ll get the chance to dig for something new. What will they uncover? Small fossils, gems, surprises, and plenty of fun await beneath!

It’s just one more way we’re making reading an adventure this summer. Stop by, check out some books, and see what treasures you can discover at the Dig Site!

📚⛏️🦕

05/31/2026

🥖📚 Support Commerce Public Library with Panera Bread This Thursday! 📚🥖

Looking for an easy way to support the library? Join us for a Panera Fundraising Night on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00–8:00 PM at Panera Bread in Greenville!

Whether you dine in, use the drive-thru, order pickup, or have it delivered during the event, 25% of your purchase will be donated to Commerce Public Library.

Can't make it between 4:00 and 8:00 PM? You can still support the library by placing an online order anytime on June 4 and using the fundraiser code FUND4U at checkout!

Funds raised will help support Commerce Public Library's programs, services, collections, and community initiatives throughout the year.

📍 Panera Bread
3208 Interstate Highway 30, Greenville, TX

🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ Fundraiser Event: 4:00–8:00 PM
💻 Online orders all day with code: FUND4U

Thank you for supporting your library—every meal helps us provide free programs, resources, and opportunities for our community!

05/30/2026

🦖📚 Coming Up This Week at Commerce Public Library! 📚🦖

🦎 Heard Museum Reptile Talk (All Ages)
📅 Monday, June 1 • ⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM
Meet live reptiles and learn about fascinating creatures from the prehistoric world and beyond.

🎲 Teen D&D (Ages 13–17)
📅 Monday, June 1 • ⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
Join fellow adventurers for tabletop roleplaying, storytelling, and teamwork.

📖 Story Time (Ages 1–5)
📅 Tuesday, June 2 • ⏰ 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for young readers and caregivers with guest host, Ann Reel!

🎓 Hacking College Book Study (Teens & Adults)
📅 Tuesday, June 2 • ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
A discussion group exploring practical advice and insights for college success.

🦕 Dino Bookmarks (Ages 6–11)
📅 Thursday, June 4 • ⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
Create your own dinosaur-themed bookmark to use during Summer Reading.

🎮 Game-On! (Ages 6–11)
📅 Thursday, June 4 • ⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
Drop in for video games, board games, and friendly competition.

🥖 Support the Library at Panera (Greenville) (All Ages)
📅 Thursday, June 4 • ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy a meal and help support Commerce Public Library (25% of proceeds benefit the library)

🐝 Jurassic Spelling Bee (Ages 7–11)
📅 Saturday, June 6 • ⏰ 11:00 AM
Put your spelling skills to the test in a dinosaur-themed showdown.

🔨 Teen Maker Space (Ages 12–17)
📅 Saturday, June 6 • ⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
Hands-on creative activities, crafts, and maker projects for teens.

📚 All ages are invited to participate in Summer Reading: Unearth a Story! Sign up on Reader Zone, track your reading, earn prizes, and join us for a summer of reading and discovery. 🦖📖
https://app.readerzone.com/homepage/commerce-public-library-12590/265814

05/30/2026

🦖📚 Sign Up for Summer Reading: Unearth a Story! 📚🦖

Summer Reading is here, and it's time to dig into great books, earn prizes, and discover new adventures all summer long!

📚 Register here:
https://app.readerzone.com/homepage/commerce-public-library-12590/265814

When you join, you can:

🎖️ Earn awards for reading and collect exclusive lanyard flair or prizes from our Treasure Chest

⛏️ Visit our weekly dig site and excavate fossils and gemstones

🎨 Explore rotating hands-on activity stations throughout the library

🎭 Attend special programs, performances, crafts, STEAM activities, book clubs, and family events

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Summer Reading is for all ages! Register the whole family and start your reading adventure together.

📍 Commerce Public Library
📞 903-886-6858
🌐 commercepubliclibrary.org

Read • Explore • Discover all summer long!

05/30/2026

Tomorrow’s the Day! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled Summer Reading Kickoff featuring:

🐐 Petting Zoo
🏰 Bounce House
🎈 Balloon Animals
🍧 FREE Snow Cones

And don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Program while you’re here!

Bring the whole family and help us kick off an exciting summer at the library. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 📚☀️😎

🦕Its almost time for Summer Reading! 🦕

Join us at the Commerce Public Library for our Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Sign up for summer reading, have fun at the petting zoo, eat snow cones, jump on the bounce houses and more! Fun for all ages!

⏰May 30th | 10:30 am - 12 pm
📍Commerce Public Library

05/27/2026

Our Summer Reading Program kicks off on May 30 and runs through July 31! This year's schedule includes dozens of exciting dinosaur and archaeology themed events, so a few of us decided to shoot a cinematic video to introduce them!

Special thanks to the ETAMU University Playhouse for letting us raid their props and costume closet and use their space!

05/24/2026

Teens of Commerce, are you ready for an adventure? Join us for our Teen Dungeons & Dragons campaign beginning June 1. No D&D experience is necessary, and a DM is provided! Ages 13-17 only.

Please register at https://www.commercepubliclibrary.org/dnd or scan the QR code.

05/22/2026

Books are in! 🛑 Drop by kids & check out a copy of "Luca" to read & discuss with the kids at the Bookclub!

Join the club ( 4th/5th graders) & start the summer off by reading this fun adventure book! 💙

See you June 20th

05/20/2026

🎓📚 Join us for the Hacking College Book Study at Commerce Public Library!

In partnership with the Honors College at East Texas A&M University, this summer discussion series is designed for current college students, high school students preparing for college, parents, and community members interested in learning more about navigating the college experience successfully.

Over the course of several weeks, participants will discuss Hacking College and explore topics such as:
✅ Study skills
✅ Time management
✅ Campus involvement
✅ Networking
✅ Making the most of the college experience

The study will be facilitated by Dr. Erin Webster Garrett and Wyman Williams..

📚 Book: Hacking College by Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson
📍 Location: Commerce Public Library
📅 Tuesdays in June
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

Books will be provided to participants at the first session.

We hope you’ll join us for this practical, supportive, and engaging summer series!

05/19/2026

📚☀️ Our Summer Reading calendars for June and July are here! ☀️📚

We’ve packed the summer with programs, crafts, movies, games, special guests, reading challenges, and activities for all ages at Commerce Public Library!

Be sure to check out the calendars and start planning your summer with us. There’s something happening almost every week for kids, teens, adults, and families.

📝 Summer Reading registration opens May 26, so you can sign up before the fun officially begins!

🎉 Don’t forget — our Summer Reading Kickoff Party is happening Saturday, May 30 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM!

Join us for:
🐐 Petting Zoo
🏰 Bounce House
🍧 Snow Cones
📚 Summer Reading sign-ups and more!

We can’t wait to spend the summer reading, learning, and having fun with our community! 🌟