Temple College Libraries

The Force was with us last week in the library! We were thrilled to partner with our very own Workforce and Continuing Education department to host a group of LEGO campers from Academy ISD.

They got to see what a college library looks like, enjoy a mini storytime, learn about circuits and electricity, and create their very own lightsabers!

Reading = self care.

Alt text: Nobody told me adulthood is just an endless string of obstacles keeping me from reading my book.

Blank slate. No bills. Money is meaningless. What do you choose to do with your time?

Our students, staff, and faculty had answers for what their dream job would be if $$$ wasn't a consideration...

Some of our favorite answers were:
cat cuddler
no job -- fair
clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
read books
living off grid

Oh, did you not realize college included battles to the death with a five-headed dragon queen? For our Dungeon & Dragons group, it totally does.

Looking for some light fun? Our Hutto and Temple locations have all the supplies you need to make some ORIGAMI STARS. Even if you don't consider yourself a paper-folding pro, these stars are easy to make and addictive once you get going! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Today, our Hutto Librarians took a very important poll. If you had to choose, which desert island would you pick to be stranded on for a month? Scroll to see results!

Choices ranged from:

A. Luxury Lagoon with luxury bed but you wake up each hour to screeching birds.
B. Reel Reef has every movie available to watch, but no shade.
C. Sunshine Coast has perfect weather daily, but thousands of snakes.
D. Gourmet Jungle with unlimited pizza, but the island has no fresh water.

With 7 votes, EWCHEC largely chose Luxury Lagoon, while 3 unlucky islanders chose to be stranded on Sunshine Coast, and 5 well-fed but thirsty folks are committed to camping out in the Gourmet Jungle.

Calling all cyclists or beginning bikers! It's world bicycle day. Pick up or download one of these books to start reading today.

100 Best Bikes will take you on a visually stunning ride through cycling history with 100 of the most innovative, beautiful, and influential bicycles ever built.

With An Alternative History of Bicycles and Motorcycles, discover how two-wheeled machines helped shape culture, technology, and everyday life in ways you’ve probably never imagined.

The Mechanical Horse explores the remarkable story of how the bicycle transformed society, mobility, and modern life long before the automobile took over the road.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, the Bicycling's New Cyclist Handbook is packed with expert tips to help you ride smarter, safer, and with more confidence.

It's Not About the Bike - More than a sports memoir, Lance Armstrong’s story is a powerful account of resilience, determination, and finding purpose in the face of life-threatening adversity.

Reconsidering the Bicycle will have you rethinking everything you know about transportation as this thought-provoking book makes the case for the bicycle as a solution to modern urban challenges.

Bicycle: The Definitive Visual History is filled with breathtaking images and fascinating stories, this beautifully illustrated history traces the evolution of the bicycle from humble beginnings to cutting-edge design.

Have you ever found yourself asking, "What is that one book I really liked with the blue cover and an enemies to lovers plot?" There's a search tool for that!

Try Talpa Search to find those difficult to remember books! Search by book covers, genres, time periods, awards, tropes, and themes.

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We got the privilege of welcoming our incoming TBI students to the library yesterday! Director Brian Kemp led them on a tour of the Hubert M. Dawson Library and gave them an overview of our services and resources.