Contact information: Crystal Hicks
(936) 559-2970
BluuBeams at the Public Library
The Judy B. McDonald Public Library recently installed a new information delivery system that will help patrons discover things that matter to them based on their location in the building. BluuBeam is a proximity-triggered messaging system that conveys brief communications to phones within a certain distance. Tiny devices that are simple to update and move allow library staff to passively alert patrons to information that they may need. “We are really excited to have a quick and user-friendly way to let patrons know what we have available, either the next event or class coming up or the latest database we’ve obtained,” says Crystal Hicks, assistant library director. “If a patron visits the children’s area, for example, they might receive an alert about a S.T.E.A.M workshop that evening.” Library visitors need only to download the free BluuBeam app, which is available on multiple platforms and devices, and they may opt out at any time. “We’re very excited about the possibilities, and this product is just an example of the library’s mission to stay abreast or ahead of current technology,” says Hicks. Please contact the library at 936-559-2970 or simply download the app and try it for yourself during your next library visit.
Library information is available at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library, on Facebook under Judy B. McDonald Public Library and on Twitter and Instagram as friendsofnacpl.
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Contact information: Crystal Hicks
(936) 559-2970
Makerspace: Horrorgami & Gingerbread Zombies at the Public Library
The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites tweens and teens ages 10 and up for a special Makerspace on Monday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, come celebrate by creating ghoulish papercrafts and delicious, but demented, zombie cookies. Please call 936-559-2970 to register. More Makerspace programs will be held for teens in the fall, as well as weekly STEAM workshops for kids ages 7-11 years.
Library information is available at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library, on Facebook under Judy B. McDonald Public Library and on Twitter and Instagram as friendsofnacpl.
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Contact information: Crystal Hicks
(936) 559-2970
Scary Movie Night at the Public Library
The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites the community to attend Scary Movie Night on Friday, October 28th at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Halloween-worthy scary movie, along with delicious snacks. The film is rated PG-13. More information is available at the library, on the library’s website at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library or at www.facebook.com/judybmcdonaldpubliclibrary. Admission is free, including light snacks and drinks. Please call 559-2970 to reserve a seat.
