Summer Reading

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—Children from the Child Development Center learn about snakes, spiders and other animals indigenous to Texas June 23 as part of a summer reading program at the library here. Members from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron brought snakes to teach the children how to identify and handle chance encounters with these animals. The summer reading program consists of informative speakers, crafts, snacks and prizes to entice children to read and learn. For more information about the base library and upcoming programs, call (325) 696-2618. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

Summer Reading

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—A rattlesnake sits calmly in its cage here June 23, at the library. The rattlesnake was one of three snakes shown to children from the Child Development Center as part of a summer reading program at the library. Members from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron brought snakes when they met the children, to teach how to identify and handle chance encounters with these animals. The summer reading program consists of informative speakers, crafts, snacks and prizes to entice children to read and learn. For more information about the base library and upcoming programs, call (325) 696-2618. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

Summer Reading

DYESS AIF FORCE BASE, Texas—Staff Sgt. Terri Williams, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, allows children from the Child Development Center to pet the snake she is holding here June 23 as part of a summer reading program at the library. Members from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron brought snakes and taught the children how to identify and handle chance encounters with these animals. The summer reading program consists of informative speakers, crafts, snacks and prizes to entice children to read and learn. For more information about the base library and upcoming programs, call (325) 696-2618. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

Dyess library conducts programs for everyone

Published June 25, 2010
By By Barbara Claspell
Dyess Library Director

6/25/2010 --

The Dyess Library's mission is to develop, sustain and regenerate people through first-class customer service ... the first time and every time.

The library serves as an Air Force resource and as a public library for the base community. According to these roles, library material selection must often be a choice between mission essential materials, educational resources for various schools associated with the Base and materials needed for personal enrichment of community members.

Patronage consists of active-duty military, Guard, Reserves, retirees and dependents. Civilians to include appropriated and non-appropriated funded, contractors and temporary duty military members may also utilize the library.

"We serve a diverse population and strive to meet the needs of all our clientele," said Cristi Higgins, Library systems analyst.

One program offered at the base library is the Summer Reading Program, designed to entice young patrons to read.

"This is just one method used to provide our military children with as many reading experiences as possible," Mrs. Higgins said. "We strive to make our programs informative as well as fun."

The summer reading program consists of informative speakers, crafts, snacks and prizes to encourage children to read and learn.

"Cozy Corner Story Time" begins in September and meets Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. During Cozy Corner Story Time, a library staff member or volunteer reads one to two stories as well as provides crafts and snacks.

Other programs are offered throughout the year to encourage reading and enhance our collection and services. Past programs included reading with Dr. Seuss, New Moon Party, Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.

"The Dyess Library strives to meet all information needs of our patrons and will continue to serve our diverse population with first-class customer service," Mrs. Higgins said.

For more information about the base library or library programs, call (325) 696-2618.