09/01/2026
We made it to September.
That means it’s Library Card Sign Up Month!
It’s a perfect time to get your account set up (or make sure your info is up to date) and utilize all the amazing resources we have to offer.
Plus, we’re stacked with events in the stacks this month!
Let’s take a look:
• September 1.
- Regular, weekly youth programs are back from summer break, and we’re starting the month off strong with Babygarten Story Time at 10:30 a.m.
- Gregg County Genealogical Society Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
• September 5 - September 7.
- The library will be CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday and weekend. Outside drops will be closed/locked during this period and Curbside Library Pickup unavailable.
• September 11.
- Tai Chi at the Library.
Sign up for the two sessions we have to offer and come get a good, gentle workout in! Fall Prevention class will be at 9:30 a.m., and Traditional Class at 10:00 a.m.
• September 12.
- Librarian Foodies Book Club.
We’ll be reviewing “The Smitten Kitchen” cookbook by Deb Perelman, and cooking up something tasty this meeting. Starts at 10:00 a.m.
- Teen Dungeons & Dragons Universe-ity.
Experienced D&D players, ages 13-17, sign up for this brand new campaign journey! Contact 903-237-1345 to register and ask any questions. Starts at 2:00 PM.
• September 15.
- Preservation Longview Lecture Series: Dale Hardy - “The Life & Legend of R.G. LeTourneau.
Make sure to stop by for this informative presentation series from local historians and researchers. Free to attend, starts at 5:30 p.m. There will be a new topic to present each Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
- Teen Hangout: Air Dry Clay.
For ages 13-17, teen hangouts are back! Come have some after school fun and hear what’s going on around the library and city. We’ll be doing some air dry clay projects this month. Free to attend, starts at 5:30 p.m.
• September 19.
- Adult Craft Day: Cyanotype Printing.
Limited sign up for this intermediate craft day! We’ll be making unique, blue art prints using this photographic developing technique. Call 903-237-1351 or private message us on Facebook. Starts at 9:00 a.m. Make sure to dress comfortable and wear clothing you don’t mind getting water on.
- Diverse Readers Book Club meeting will start at 2:00 p.m.
• September 22.
- Preservation Longview Lecture Series: Dr. Meredith May - “Ladies Who Lunch…and Get Things Done.”
Meet up at 5:30 p.m.
• September 26
- Learn to Play Pente - Subjects From the Shelves.
Sign up and learn how to play a brand new board game with your friends/family. Combining aspects of chess, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and Gomeku (or Go), you’ll have some fun at this next Subjects From the Shelves installment. Call 903-237-1351 or message us on Facebook to register. Starts at 2:00 PM.
• September 29.
- Preservation Longview Lecture Series: Allyson Boyd - “More than a place to worship: Churches during the East Texas Oil Boom.” Meet up at 5:30 p.m.
• September 30.
Haunted Library Volunteer Orientation #1.
Haunted Library is returning October 16 & 17. We need people to dress up and help us scare, and talented makeup artists to help assist with makeup that will elevate the fear!You MUST be signed up as a volunteer, and attend one orientation date prior to the event dates in order to participate. Plan to attend at least one of these dates:
September 30, from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
October 3, from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
October 7, from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
October 10 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
• Monthly Computer Classes.
Sign up for FREE computer classes! Learn something new or brush up on the basics.
- September 16 | Computer Basics, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
- September 19 | Canva Basics, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
- September 22 & 23 | Basic Excel I & II, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
- September 26 | Internet Basics, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
- September 28 & 29 | Word Basics I & II, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
Contact us at (903) 237-1351 or message us on Facebook to get registered.
It’s a lot of info, but please let us know if you have any questions regarding programs at the library.
Have a great September, and come get those library cards!
