Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library

08/29/2026

Beginning September 1, kids can enjoy a fall-themed scavenger hunt around the library! Find all the clues and win a small prize!

08/25/2026

Hosford Library patrons checked out over 3,000 items in the last year! While the adults seemed to really like the library's DVD collection, the most popular kid's collection was picture books.

*Date range for data was August 17, 2025 - August 17, 2026.
*Data does not include other branch library patrons

08/24/2026

Today is National Waffle Day! The library has everything: books about waffles, books about how to make waffles, and even books with characters named Waffle. You can believe we're not waffling this opportunity to share!

Booklist: https://ls2pac.nwrls.com/list/static/1751147167/rss

08/21/2026

Do you love your library? We'd love to hear why! In preparation for celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, we're collecting stories about why our library patrons enjoy their local library.

Click on the link to share your story: https://forms.gle/KkjDKBKY4zi87cST8. Submissions may be shared with staff and the public.

08/18/2026

Since we've received a lot of calls recently about our annual Bay County Writers Fest that's usually in early October, here are a few updates!
- We've moved it to the winter. Our tentative event date is Saturday, February 20, 2027!
- Writers Fest applications will open mid-November 2026.

For more information, continue to follow the Bay County Public Library page as exciting details emerge later this fall!

08/14/2026

Which do you prefer, ebooks or eaudiobooks? Luckily, the Libby app has both! Our library system partners with Panhandle Library Access Network (PLAN) to provide access to over 50,000 digital items via the Libby app. All you need is a library card!

However you choose to read, print book or digital, we hope you enjoy your reading journey! For more information about the Libby app, feel free to contact your local library.

08/11/2026

Hosford Senior Friends meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ET at the library! New members are always welcome.

08/06/2026

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and we're collecting stories ahead of time about why you love the library. Tell us about a recent library experience or favorite childhood memory of one of the libraries in Liberty County!

Fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/s7pmLi2v6XCH2Lhj6, send us a direct message on one of our pages, or even drop off a note in person! These stories may be shared with the public and staff.

To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month tell us about a recent library experience or favorite childhood memory of the public libraries in Liberty County (Hosford or Bristol). Type a message below. These stories may be shared with the public and staff.

08/04/2026

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! There's really nothing better than the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Try your hand at baking a new cookie or baked good using a cookbook from the library! Check out this booklist for more info: https://ow.ly/bB8050Zv28b.