Swisher County Library

08/31/2026

Don't forget we will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th!

Hello!

Swisher County Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day

08/28/2026

Hello!

Swisher County Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in honor of Labor Day

08/12/2026

Swisher County Library offers YOU so much! And to think it is all 100% FREE to access!

AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT
BOOKS
MAGAZINES
AUDIOBOOKS
DVDS & BLU RAYS
PUZZLES
WI-FI
COMMUNITY
A PLACE TO SIT
FUN EVENTS
HYGIENE CLOSET
SMALL SNACKS PANTRY

We are a place made for YOU! Come see us and stay for awhile! We're sure there are plenty of things to entertain you while you're here! And if you can't stay long, that is okay too! Make sure to bring your library card and take the fun home with you!

No library card? No problem! 1st library card is FREE for Swisher County residents! Requirements to obtain a Swisher County Library Card:
​
ADULTS: Bring in your ID/driver’s license with your CURRENT ADDRESS AND ONE BILL (utility bill, bank statement, rental agreement, tax letter, vehicle registration, insurance/Medicaid/Medicare, DHHS paperwork, paystub) with YOUR name and current address! If your current address is not on your ID/DL, please bring in two bills from the suggested list. LEGAL GUARDIAN/PARENT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED for children to obtain a card.

Visit swishercolib.org for all this info and MORE!

08/12/2026

ESL Class Registration in Amarillo!

The Amarillo Public Library is set to open registration for their English as a Second Language classes.

08/12/2026

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – CUSTODIAN

Swisher County is accepting applications for the position of Custodian. This is a full-time position, with a maximum of 40 hours per week, and includes employee health insurance and retirement benefits. The anticipated start date is September 14, 2026.
Applications are available at the Swisher County Judge’s Office or the Swisher County Treasurer’s Office, located at:
119 S. Maxwell
Tulia, Texas 79088
You may also access the application online at: www.co.swisher.tx.us
The position announcement will close on Monday, August 31, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Swisher County Judge’s Office at 806-995-3504.
Swisher County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

08/11/2026

Hello!

Panhandle Community Services has shared this graphic and they will be having a HYGIENE CLOSET at the Tulia office on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9 am - 11 am! If you have questions, please contact them!

08/11/2026

Hello, friends!

So, it might have been a loooooonnnnnnggggggg time since we posted pics of our newest books. Certainly not 84 years, but it sure feels like it! 😆 My apologies! We were really busy over the summer, and this hasn't been a top priority! But we're here today to share some pics of our newest titles! You can visit our Goodreads page here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6367962-swisher-county-library?tag=new&utf8=%E2%9C%93

And you can search our catalog online from anywhere here: https://hrlc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/tul/?dt=list

We can't wait to see YOU soon!

08/11/2026

There will be a JOB FAIR TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, FROM 10 AM - 4 PM at the Swisher County Memorial Building for International Aerospace Coatings . Pay ranges from $17.00 to $27.50 per hour, and TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE!

Workforce Solutions Panhandle is facilitating this, so make sure you come out and learn more!

08/06/2026

We FINALLY have compiled our final Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 numbers!

I also want to thank Shelton 3d Printing for giving so many prizes this year! We are so thankful for Robin & Tate Shelton and their giving hearts! You can visit their page and support them here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BdnYujaza/ Make sure you tell them we sent you!

Happy Little Creations also blessed us with some great 3d printed items! Thank you, Kaitlyn and Andrew Moritz, for also supporting our summer reading prize collection! We are so thankful for your participation and donatations!

Also, we want to say thank you again to Pizza Hut- Tulia, TX and for donating food for a few of our programs! We love our Swisher County businesses and residents, and we know they do too!

Also, thank you to the Swisher County Senior Citizens building for allowing us to rent space for our ages 5-10 program! We really appreciate it!

Our summer reading challenge participants:
Adults: 24
Completed 1 Full Sheet: 6
Completed 2 Full Sheets: 1

Youth: 109
Completed 1 Full Sheet: 40
Completed 2 Full Sheets: 11
Completed 3 Full Sheets: 2
Completed 4 Full Sheets: 1

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 133!

Our Progam Attendance
Total All Age Programs: 12
Youth: 211
Adults: 95

Total Ages 5-10 Programs: 5
Youth: 86
Adults: 20

TOTAL ATTENDEES: 412!

Way to go, Swisher County! You really showed up and showed out! We are so proud of you for all the hard work you put in to work on the 25 Library Challenges on each sheet! We hope you enjoyed our programs! Hopefully we can plan something again soon!

Make sure you stop by the library soon! We can't wait to see YOU soon!