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Friends of Kountze Public Library

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10/26/2026

KOUNTZE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM DONATIONS OF NEW NON-FICTION BOOKS! Several years ago a parent responded to an End of the Summer Reading Program Survey and stated there was a real need for quality non-fiction books for young readers. In an effort to stimulate non-fiction reading, the Friends of Kountze Public Library responded, solicited grant funding, and were successful. The Friends tapped Entergy, the Helen Bell Charitable Trust through Hancock Whitney Wealth Management, and free book programs through Paperpie's Literacy for a Lifetime and Scholastic. Bulletin board materials, teacher resources, and reading incentive puzzle-book prizes were acquired in addition to the hardbound books.
Librarian Ms. Johnson and Friend Nancy discuss the project with youth who were most enthusiastic!

10/25/2026

SILSBEE PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES BOOK DONATION- Kountze Public Library's Friend President Mary Catherine (Cathy) Johnston shares books with Silbee's Librarian Cathy Johnson. The donation was primarily funded from an Entergy grant to expand non-fiction reading across Hardin County schools. Additional funds were received through a Literacy for a Lifetime free book match for half of the order and the Helen Bell Charitable Trust managed by Hancock Whitney. Some teaching non-fiction teaching resources and bulletin board materials were shared with Silsbee Elementary.

10/24/2026

LUMBERTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PARTICIPATES IN ENTERGY'S LITERACY PROJECT- Grades 3 through 5 received non-fiction books to add to their library's reading resources. The Friends of Kountze Public Library are managing the grant and distributing books to selected schools and public libraries in Hardin County. Friend Aubri helped process the books. Youth will soon begin reading for prizes.

10/22/2026

CHINA ELEMENTARY RECEIVES BOOKS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP- The Friends of Kountze Public Library received grant funding to support non-fiction reading. Incentives in addition to the books included puzzle prizes, book marks and a certificate. The project was funded by Entergy, the Helen Bell Charitable Trust managed by Hancock Whitney, and a Literacy for a Lifetime free book match. Sour Lake Lions Randy and Rick did the lifting! Librarian Alena Garza was very appreciative for the community support.

10/21/2026

SOUR LAKE LIONS SUPPORT LITERACY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP PROJECT- The Friends of Kountze Public Library received funding from Entergy and the Helen Bell Charitable Trust to promote non-fiction reading in Hardin County schools. Lions Rick Johnston and Randy Richard helped Friends President Cathy deliver books to Sour Lake Elementary School. Librarian Laura Stillwell was thrilled.

10/20/2026

FRIENDS SHARE BOOKS THROUGH EXCITING PARTNERSHIP- Reading incentive opportunities have been provided for West Hardin Consolodated ISD through a double grant- Entergy and the Helen Bell Charitable Trust. Librarian Angela Whisenhant was thrilled with the donation. Youth will read non-fiction books for a month and submit a card with their name and a learned fact. A random drawing will then be hosted for prizes.

10/19/2026

NOVEMBER 2- MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR PRESCHOOL STORYTIME!

10/15/2026

PROUD ANNOUNCEMENT- Friend Nancy Angell attended the Harvest of Giving Celebration hosted by Hancock Whitney Wealth Management. The Friends of Kountze Public Library are the proud recipients of a $5300 grant funded by the Helen Bell Charitable Trust, “Sharing Nonfiction Books with Disadvantaged Children. There will be more exciting posts outlining the exciting program in the days ahead!

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Kountze, TX
77625

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14092462826

Website

https://www.kountzelibrary.org/about-us/supporting-kpl/friends-of-kountze-public-library.html

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