News

January Friends Meeting Canceled

Friends of the Van Alstyne Public Library Logo
The weekly Friends meeting is being canceled due to inclement weather — our next meeting will just be our regularly scheduled February meeting on the 28th Normally: Friends of the Van Alstyne Public Library meet ...
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IN THE NEWS: KTEN News Boost Friends’ Summer 2021 Book Sale

Page of the KTEN website showing Friends of Library Headline
The Friends of the Van Alstyne Library thanks KTEN News for their story about our Book Sale in June 2021. The story appeared on Sherman-Denison-Ardmore area newscasts and noted: Right now, FOTL is selling donated ...
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IN THE NEWS: KXII video of Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers launch!

IN THE NEWS: KXII video of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers launch!
KXII shared the Friends of the Van Alstyne Public Library’s efforts to Bring the Power of Wi-Fi to Van Alstyne area students! Donations help this program serve more students and families who cannot otherwise afford ...
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IN THE NEWS: Sherman Walmart Grant Supports Outreach Program

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Thanks to the Sherman Walmart for supporting the Jammie Brigade, the library’s literacy program benefiting the Crisis Center. For ten years the library’s Teen Council has brought crafts, story time and free books to the ...
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Library hosts Chamber Breakfast

Chamber of Commerce Event Presentation
The Van Alstyne Public Library had the pleasure of hosting the Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. The Friends had a membership drive and shared information about ways local businesses can support the Library’s building improvement ...
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IN THE NEWS: VA Leader Recaps Library’s Progress in 2016

IN THE NEWS: VA Leader Recaps Library's Progress in 2016
Thanks to our local newspaper, the Van Alstyne Leader for recognizing the library’s many achievements in 2016. Dedicated staff, supportive residents, generous donors, and volunteers pulled together to implement a long list of improvements and ...
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