Friends of the Grand Saline Public Library

06/02/2026

Calling All Grand Saline Seniors!

Y'all, we have a pretty big senior community here in Grand Saline, and this is a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house, meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy some fun and fellowship!
The Grand Saline Public Library is hosting Senior Citizens Game Day at the Civic Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Bring your favorite game, your dominoes, cards, mahjong tiles, or just come ready to join in the fun!
Socializing, laughing, and staying connected are so important, and events like this help build friendships and strengthen our community.
Let's help spread the word and encourage our seniors to come out and enjoy a great afternoon of games, conversation, and good company!

❤️ Everyone is welcome. Please share and help us get the word out! ❤️

06/02/2026

Reminder: the location for this program is the GS Middle School.

Our summer program started off GRAND last Friday! This Fridays event will be at the Grand Saline Middle School. Can't wait to see you all there!

05/29/2026

Summer Learning Kickoff Party is this Friday, May 29, at 11:00am. The Friends recently purchased and delivered supplies for Summer Learning activities. We are also sponsoring the performers for the Summer Special Events. Come Unearth a Story at our library!

05/26/2026

Friends of the Library scholarship recipients are Kes White, Daniela Valdez, Eduardo Silva, Gavin Rodriguez, Cameron Martinez, Taytym Evans, Grace Cea, Kylie Adair and Rynlee Melton. Congratulations and best wishes for these GS Seniors. Our 2026 scholarships honored Wendy Matthews, a 1973 GS graduate.

05/25/2026

Congratulations to our GS High School winners in the Young Writers Contest. We are so proud to sponsor this project.
Poetry
1st – Abigail Garcia, Hidden
2nd – Lilia Green, Someone Who Will Always Be Missed
3rd – Cammy Owens, After Losing You

Short Story
1st TIE - Aliah Petite, The Only One I’ve Loved
Jocelyn Mendez, A Yearning Passion
2nd TIE – Lillieanna Maxfield, The Legend of the Dragons
Karmina White, Focus on What Matters Most

05/25/2026

Another of our projects for May. This is our third year to sponsor the Young Writers Contest. Congratulations and keep writing.

Congratulations to our GSMS students for their success in the Friends of the Grand Saline Public Library Young Writers Contest!

Thank you to Mrs. Trent for presenting the awards and celebrating our students’ accomplishments.

First place winners received $75, second place winners received $50, and third place winners received $25.

Middle School Poetry
First Place — Conner McSchooler, Music
Second Place (Tie) — Adalynn Prejean, It Gets Better
Second Place (Tie) — Mia Strickland, Hate

Middle School Short Story
First Place — Emma Rightenour, Excerpt from Warriors, Crowpelt’s Infection
Second Place — Aliana Hazel, The Weight of the Shot
Third Place — Avery Gowins, The Case of the Unknown Phonecalls

We are proud of these talented young writers and their hard work!

05/24/2026

The Friends recently traveled to Fruitvale and Grand Saline Elementary Schools to gift the kindergarteners a book. This has been a long standing annual project for our group. Our librarian, Brandi Simpson, traveled with us to discuss the Summer Reading Program.

05/23/2026

May has been a busy month for the Friends of the Library. We participated in the Grand Saline Middle School Family Fiesta. We gave away a total of 59 Spanish-English bilingual books to students.

05/22/2026

Stop by our Grand Saline Public Library, pick up your booklet, and get a sticker on your bingo card!

May 15 through July 31, 2026— become one of the History Detectives of Van Zandt County!
👉 Pick up your FREE Clue Booklet. The Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, the Van Zandt County Genealogy Library (both in Canton), the Grand Saline Public Library and the Van Community Libraryall have Clue Booklets ready for you. Our museums and some businesses also have Clue Booklets.
👉 Hit the road and start exploring!
👉 Solve clues, answer questions, and mark your progress: As you solve the clues in each place, ask the librarian or museum volunteer to give you a star on the Bingo Card.
👉 Collect as many stars as you can—and compete to become a Top Detective!