Timpson Public Library Wednesday Closure

January 17, 2024 - The Timpson Public Library will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

We plan to be open as normal the rest of the week.

Timpson Public Library Announces SimplyE App Updates

May 16, 2023 - The Timpson Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of 907 news items to the SimplyE App by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission since January 1, 2023.

To access their SimplyE App please drop by the library at 520 Austin Street, Timpson, TX. You’ll need a Timpson Public Library card. If you don’t have one they'll be happy to provide you with one. The items are a mix of digital and audio books.

Timpson Public Library Adds E-Read Texas

February 22, 2022 - The Timpson Public Library is proud to announce the addition of E-Read Texas books to our collection. Patrons may access this collection using their Apple and Android phones or tablets. Patrons will need to come by the library and have a password added to the library card account. If you don’t have a library card you can apply for one at the library.

Timpson Public Library Expands Open Hours

September 25, 2020 - Beginning October 5, 2020 the Timpson Public Library will be open from 9 AM - 5 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will also open three of the patron computers. Patrons will be limited to a maximum of one hour per day. Social distancing and masks will continue to be observed.

Re-opening of Timpson Public Library

June 24, 2020 - Timpson Public Library will re-open on Monday, June 29th. We will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for checking in and checking out books only.

There will be no inside computer use at this time. The children's room will be closed.

A mandate from the state for all museum and library visitors requires:

1: Wearing a mask while you are in the library
2: Responding to a set of self-screening questions.

Masks and hand sanitizers will be provided.

Timpson Public Library Closure Remains in Effect Until Further Notice

May 1, 2020 - The Timpson Public Library will not be opening May 4th.

The library will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will not open the library until the library feels it will be safe for our patrons and our volunteers.

Timpson Public Library Extends Closure to May 4th

April 2, 2020 - The Timpson Public Library has revised their reopening date. Currently, the library will not open until May 4, 2020.

March 25, 2020 - On the evening of March 24, 2020 the Board of the Timpson Public Library District voted to delay the reopening of the library until April 6, 2020 at 9am. The library hours are 9am to 5pm. The genealogy library hours are 10am to 5pm. The board also granted the Board Chair the right to extend the delay as needed.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Christmas Ball

November 22, 2019 - Capt. Jesse Amason Camp #282 of Center and Gen. Horace Randal Camp #1533 of Carthage of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will have a Christmas Ball, Moonlight in the Pines, at the Carthage Community House on December 7, 2019 at 6:30pm. For more information about the Carthage Community House visit the following link - https://www.carthagetexas.us/facilities/community-house

Sons of Confederate Veterans October Meeting

October 22, 2019 - The Capt. Jesse Amason Camp # 282 Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Las Margaritas Restaurant, 110 Nacogdoches St., Center at 6:30pm. Come join us as we honor our Confederate Ancestors!

SCV Camp 282 Meeting to Feature O’Neal

September 23, 2019 - The Capt. Jesse Amason Camp #282 Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their regular monthly meeting September 30, 2019 at the Las Margaritas Restaurant, 110 Nacogdoches St., Center at 6:30pm. Come join us as we honor our Confederate Ancestors!

Bill O'Neal will present a program on the Military Career of Audie Murphy. Don't miss this one!

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