a volunteer based 501(c)3 organization supporting Atascocita Branch Library
The FOAL Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 4 pm, in the current Library Meeting Room. There will be an election of officers and presentation of the 2024-2025 budget.
Everyone is invited to come out and catch up on FOAL news and get the latest updates on the pending completion of the new meeting room, as well as other library projects and programs.
Refreshments will be served.
While the library did re-open on December 13, the big celebration is this January 2024! With so many changes, it needs to be a two-day event. Be sure to check in at the library and through their social media pages, like Facebook, closer to the dates to see what is in store on January 26 and January 27!
UPDATE: Due to the HVAC delay, the celebration is currently rescheduled for February. Keep up with the latest news on this fabulous re-opening with Atascocita Branch Library’s social media pages.
December 13, 2023, the Atascocita Branch Library re-opens to the public! Libraries have always been more than just repositories of books; they are dynamic community spaces that foster learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. The Atascocita Branch Library, with its commitment to providing access to information and promoting literacy, plays a vital role in the lives of the local residents. The recent renovations not only aim to improve the physical environment but also to enhance the library’s ability to serve as a multifunctional space for the diverse needs of the community.
A Grand Opening to celebrate the new meeting room is still being planned for early in 2024.
FOAL has been working hard as well, taking stock of their supplies and assets. Some of these items are up for sale. There are 7 large heavy folding tables priced at $10 each. These tables are 6’ long and in good condition.
Also a vintage slide projector that had been donated years ago. It has a receipt from 1971. It is in working condition, but needs a bulb replacement. FOAL is asking $25 for the slide projector.
For more information about the items for sale, or any questions, please contact contact@foal.ws.
The library will be closing for construction starting on September 18th. All holds will be routed to Kingwood Library, unless you chose another location when you make the hold. The library staff do not have a reopening date.
The following Harris County Public Library branches are closest to Atascocita.
Kingwood Branch Library
4400 Bens View Lane
Kingwood TX 77339
Octavia Fields Branch Library
1503 South Houston Avenue
Humble TX 77338
Peggy Alean Hopkins Alcorn born November 12, 1933 to William and Mildred Hopkins of Topeka Kansas died August 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband William T. Taylor, husband William R. Alcorn, and her oldest son Kirk Alan Taylor. Her survivors include: daughter Susan Wright and husband Keith, son Steve Taylor and wife Dedri, Kirk’s wife Stacy Taylor, Seven grandchildren; Courteney Daniel, Ashley Brooke Schrijvers, Zachary Taylor, Cole Wright, Ben Cody Taylor, Marisa Taylor, Austin Taylor, and three great grand children.
Peggy lived her formative years in Topeka Kansas. She was preceded in death by her sister Irene Cox and brothers Jack Hopkins and William Hopkins. She is survived by her brother James Hopkins.
She graduated from Topeka High School and spent one year studying at Washburn University before marrying William Taylor, later moving to Tulsa Oklahoma where they lived for over 20 years. Peggy later married William Alcorn and moved to Humble Texas where she has resided in Atascocita for almost 40 years.
Peggy was very active in her community and served as President in many local clubs. Her main passion was volunteering- working at Northeast Hospital and at the Atascocita Library as President of FOAL-Friends of Atascocita Library for several years, as well as other positions. Her favorite thing to do was to read to the children at the local schools. Peggy was a member of the First Methodist Church in Humble Texas. She will be missed by her family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FOAL-Friends of Atascocita Library at the Atascocita Library, 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr., Humble, TX, 77346, or to First Methodist Church, Humble, TX, 77338.
We’re excited to announce we will hold our FOAL Annual Meeting, in person, Tuesday, May 9, at 4pm, in the current Library Meeting Room. There will be an election of officers and presentation of 2023-2024 budget. Everyone is invited to come out and catch up on FOAL news and get the latest updates on the construction of the new meeting room. The new Audio/Visual Room is also nearing completion, offering additional space for the Teen Audio/Visual Club Meetings and Projects, as well as other library projects. Refreshments will be served.
A big thank you to our dedicated FOAL Board; Vice President, Ron Sadler; Treasurer, Donna Ebeling; Recording Secretary, Dee Ann Smith; Corresponding Secretary, Lu Ann Schmidt; ExxonMobil Liaison, Glenda Buckleair; Media Chair, India Loth; and Membership, Jerry Berry. Corresponding Secretary Lu Ann Schmidt, is retiring from her position, after 10 years writing letters of thanks and acknowledgment to FOAL donors. The slate of officers will include the other current officers, and Christin Lippincott, as nominee for Corresponding Secretary.
We don’t know when the new meeting room will be completed, but there will be a grand opening celebration.
Look for the announcement. We’ll have a lot to celebrate!
Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there’s so much more to the story of libraries. Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more. Harris County Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources.
And libraries play a critical role in the economic vitality of communities by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Atascocita Branch Library supports our community with services such as Grow with Google Bootcamp, online every Wednesday in April at 10 am.
If you haven’t checked out Harris County Public Library lately, you’re missing the full story. Stop by for a visit to celebrate with us during National Library Week, April 23-29. Follow the hashtag #National Library Week to join the online celebration.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.
For more information, visit American Library Association – National Library Week.
Without our Friends, Atascocita Branch Library wouldn’t be the vibrant community space it is. We owe a lot to the support of FOAL.”
Beth, Branch Manager
It’s National Friends of the Library Week — and we’re celebrating our Friends! From LED signs to playhouses, the Friends allow the library to bring the best to our community.
We recently sent out the Fall newsletter, so be sure to check your mail for the latest news from FOAL and highlights of the library. Thank you for being part of FOAL and supporting our mission and the mission of the Atascocita Branch Library.
Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.
Marc Brown
If you are an active library user, congratulations on having that most important card in your wallet! If you do not have a card, now is the time to get one. And if you have a card, but haven’t used it lately, give your library a call to make sure it is active. When you can’t get to the library there are so many items you can borrow digitally. Check out the HCPL homepage and visit the eBooks & Online Resources page for more information.
What better time to give thanks and celebrate your library card than by donating this month to the Harris County Friends of the Library. Consider donating $1 for each year you have had a library card! If you don’t have one or are just getting one, any donation is appreciated. Funds collected during the month will go toward HCFOL’s support of HCPL’s literacy programs for all ages.
You can donate three ways:
Harris County Public Library / HCFOL 5749 South Loop East Houston, TX 77033
Summer Reading is in full swing, and we’re so excited to have programs back in the library. From teens in Box Wars to learning the history of the USS Houston, and on to rehabilitating sea turtles, this summer reading is an Ocean of Possibilities!
Construction on the library continues: an adjustment to the sign, adding windows and doors, and the outside will be complete. The inside still has a lot of work to do, but the team navigating this process, as well as the work crew, are determined to keep moving ahead even as the Texas heat makes an impact on tasks to be done.
The project to furnish the inside has begun. We’re gathering lists of furnishings to meet the needs of the A/V Lab and the meeting room. Be sure to check this space for how you can help support FOAL to bring tables, chairs, and equipment for these much needed community spaces. Thank you to all who have already generously donated to FOAL for this project.
Please note that the library will close early on July 1, open 1pm-5pm, and closed July 2-4 for the holiday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Friends of Atascocita Library 