BJ Hill Library

05/18/2026

📚☀️ Storytime is taking a little summer break this Monday!

But don’t worry — Mrs. Mary and the gang will be back real soon, ready to spend Mondays with our amazing little learners again! 🎉💛

Until then, enjoy your very first Monday of summer break, make some fun memories, and don’t forget to keep the Library part of your regular summer routine. 📖✨

We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces again soon! 🐛🌈

05/17/2026

📚✨ Weekly library visit REMINDER! ✨📚

Not only is visiting the library a great outing, it’s an investment in each child’s development! 🌱

Here are some amazing benefits of making library visits part of your child’s routine:
👶 Early literacy skills.
🧐Boosts imagination and creativity.
🗣️ Language development.
👫 Social skills.
🎯 Focus and routine.
❤️ Love of learning and reading!

Most importantly, libraries help children associate books and learning with fun, setting them up for lifelong curiosity.

Plus… it’s a free, welcoming space for children, families and the community to connect, explore, and grow together.

📍BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534
Tues: 10-12 pm
Thurs: 10-12 pm

05/15/2026

🎉📚 SCHOOL’S OUT… SUMMER READING IS IN! ☀️😎

The end-of-year energy is HERE, the backpacks are flying, and the kids are MORE than ready for summer break! 🎊🍉🏖️

But while the fun begins, don’t let reading take a vacation! 🌟
Make the BJ Hill Library part of your family’s summer adventure!

✨ Discover new books
✨ Go on amazing adventures
✨ Spark imagination
✨ Enjoy a fun, safe space for everyone

Because libraries aren’t just shelves full of books… they’re MAGIC waiting to happen. 💛📖

📍 BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534

🕥 Monday — Storytime at 10:30 AM
📚 Tuesday — 10 AM–12 PM
📚 Thursday — 10 AM–12 PM

🚗 Add us to your summer to-do list and let’s make this the BEST reading summer ever! 🌈📚☀️

05/14/2026

Our Hornets can stay excited about reading all summer long with these fantastic freebie programs! From free books and pizza to play points, there are plenty of incentives to keep young readers motivated. 📚🌞

Check out these top summer reading programs and the rewards they offer! 👇

05/14/2026

10 Reasons Why Reading to Children is Important📚
Reading is one of the best gifts you can give your child!

👉🏼Builds Bonding Time:
Reading brings you closer to your child.

👉🏼Boosts Imagination:
Stories inspire creativity and wonder.

👉🏼Improves Vocabulary:
Kids learn new words as you read.

👉🏼Develops Listening Skills:
It helps them listen and pay attention.

👉🏼Encourages a Love for Books:
Early reading makes books a joy.

👉🏼Teaches Life Lessons:
Books share values in simple ways.

👉🏼Calms Their Mind:
Reading helps them settle and relax.

👉🏼Builds Confidence:
Familiar stories make them feel capable.

👉🏼Creates Happy Memories:
Reading together leaves lasting joy.

👉🏼Fuels Curiosity:
Books make kids want to learn more.

📍BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534
Tues: 10-12 pm
Thurs: 10-12 pm

05/14/2026

📚✨ LITTLE READERS. BIG IMAGINATIONS. ✨📚

Reading isn’t just about books — it’s about adventures, laughter, learning, and memories made together! ❤️

🌟 Reading Tip: Make the Public Library part of your family routine!

One simple library visit can spark curiosity, creativity, and conversations that last far beyond the pages. 📖💬

From storytime fun to discovering new favorite books, every visit is a chance for children to grow, explore, and DREAM BIG! 🚀🌈

So grab the kiddos, pick out some books, and make library days the BEST days this summer! ☀️📚💛

📍 BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534
🗓 Mon: Storytime at 10:30 AM
🗓 Tues: 10 AM – 12 PM
🗓 Thurs: 10 AM – 12 PM

05/13/2026

🍕📚 WHO remembers the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program?! 😍

It’s almost summer break, and nothing hit quite like earning a free personal pan pizza for reading books as a kid! 🍕✨📖

The excitement of filling out that reading chart, getting that sticker, and heading to Pizza Hut like you just won the lottery 😂🙌

BOOK IT! made reading FUN — and honestly, it created some of the BEST childhood memories. ❤️

As summer begins, it’s the perfect reminder to keep encouraging kids to read, explore, imagine, dream big all summer long and download that BOOK IT! app ☀️📚

Tell us your favorite BOOK IT! memory below ⬇️🍕

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK! 📚🍕

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time! 🎉
This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza. 🙌

📱 Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade
📅 Program runs June 1st – August 31st
⚠️ Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

💛 Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

👇 Join the conversation:
Were you a BOOK IT! kid?
What was your favorite summer read? 📚

05/04/2026

🌟✨ May the 4th Be With You! ✨🌟

This Star Wars Day, even The Mandalorian and Grogu know the secret to becoming strong with the Force...

📚 "Read, It is the Way!" 📚

Today, we celebrate adventure, imagination, and the power of reading — perfect for our little learners 🚀

Grab your favorite book, cuddle up like Grogu, and let’s travel to galaxies far, far away through stories!

💫 May the Force (and a good book) be with you, always!

05/04/2026

🎉📚 Hip Hip Hooray — It’s Story Time Day! 📚🎉

⏰📣 This is just your friendly morning nudge to get up and get READY! ⏰

Let's join Mrs. Mary and friends as we dive into a world of imagination and adventure as our little learner discover the joy of reading through delightful and exciting stories.

Bring your little ones to enjoy:
📚Adventurous stories
🎵Silly Songs
🎨Crafty Fun

Let's make Monday mornings something to look forward to.

✨ No registration required — just drop in and lets enjoy the magic of story time together! 💛Spread the word and bring a friend—because books are even better when shared.

📍BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534
Mon: Storytime 10:30 am
Tues: 10-12 pm
Thurs: 10-12 pm

04/30/2026

📚✨ What Are You Reading Wednesday? ✨📚

Hey book lovers! It's that time of the week again when we share our current reads and discover new favorites.

What’s keeping you captivated this week? Whether it’s a gripping mystery, a heartwarming romance, or an epic fantasy, I’d love to know! Drop your current read in the comments below and let’s get a fabulous discussion going. Happy reading! 💖📖

04/29/2026

I wish the love of reading was a gift we could wrap up and give every child we know. Reading is a gift that keeps on giving.

Who in your life do you share a love of reading with? ❤️📖

📍BJ Hill Library
402 West Travis Street
Holland, TX 76534
Mon: Storytime 10:30 am
Tues: 10-12 pm
Thurs: 10-12 pm