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Welcome to the Camp Wood Public Library

Welcome to the Camp Wood Public Library, located in Camp Wood Texas. We do hope that you find this website very resourceful, and we are always open to suggestions. Thanks for viewing! Scrolling below are the most recent additions to the library. Click on your cover choice to go directly to the library catalog for that item.

February artist of the month

Patty Caldwell Turner

Patty Caldwell Turner has been a professional clay artist since 1980.  Her work has been featured in galleries nationwide and in exhibitions such as Baker University’s International Orton Cone Box Show in 1994 and 1996.

Patty has experience in many types of kiln firing methods such as raku, wood, oxidation, gas reduction, and primitive pit firings.  She enjoys the versatility of clay because it allows her to create sculptural works, as well as functional pieces.

Lizards, frogs, and other animals on her vessels have become a signature feature, and her raku angels are collected by admirers around the world.  She also enjoys working in a variety of other mediums, including glass, oils, acrylics, and watercolors.  In addition, some of her works blend various media and natural materials.

Patty holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.  Patty was one of the founders of the Clay department at Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department, where she was an instructor for both adults and children for 21 years.  She also served as Camp Director for the department’s Summer Day Camps.  Patty has also instructed at Folk Art Schools, Artist Retreats, and art workshops in several states.

Patty is now residing in the Texas Hill Country, where she continues to pursue her art.

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CHILDREN'S ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Caryss Hernandez

The Camp Wood Public Library is pleased to display artwork by Caryss Hernandez- 4th Grade. 

Caryss is the 10-year-old daughter of Angie Fox and Roland Hernandez.  Caryss is an active member of the NCE GT program.  Her hobbies include crafting with a focus on painting.  She is a member of the FBC Children’s program.  Caryss participates in UIL, and is a member of the 4th grade band class.  Caryss enjoys music and is learning to play the piano from her big sister, Reagan.

Come enjoy her impressive art display at the library during library hours Tuesday through Friday 11 to 5.

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aUTHOR pRESENTATION

Robert Aguero's book presentation - March 2nd.

Shearing Sheep and Angora Goats the Texas Way: Legacy of Pride.

 

 

 

Wi-Fi NOTICE

The Camp Wood Public Library's NEW WiFi address:

Library_Guests

Password:

NCLibrary

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Camp Wood Public Library

PO Box 138

Camp Wood, TX 78833

On behalf of the volunteers at the Camp Wood Public Library, I thank you for your continuing financial support of our community library. 

With your backing, we are able to offer free WiFi access 24/7 and computers for public use during the library’s open hours.  We offer office equipment to copy documents, send and receive faxes, and print materials via computer.  We maintain a selection of movies on DVD, audio books, and the latest fiction and nonfiction books for people of all ages to enjoy.  All this, and we also offer your favorite books, audio books, and movies digitally through Overdrive, a free service which allows you to borrow these items anytime, anywhere – you don’t even have to leave home!  By simply using your library membership number and telephone number to sign into Overdrive or the Libby app, you can borrow these items for your tablet or cell phone.

You may be aware that our library receives an annual contribution from Real County, as required by the Texas Administrative Code.  However, 75% of our operating funds come from donations and fundraisers.  The Camp Wood Public Library is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, which means your contributions are 100% tax deductible.  And because we are an all-volunteer organization, all the funds received can be used for maintaining the library and providing services to our community.  We invite you to view our annual reports at tsl.texas.gov/ldn/statistics or at the library.

It is thanks to your donations that we are able to meet the costs of operating the library and to offer continuing services to our residents and visitors in the Canyon.  We hope you will come visit us at the library!  We would love to get acquainted and show you how your contributions are put to work.

 

Sincerely,

Karla Helton

Library Director

 

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A HELPFUL FEATURE OF THE CAMP WOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY CATALOG

In the bottom left hand corner of the Camp Wood Public Library General Catalog, you will see three menu icons: Visit Us, Contact Us, and Kids’ Catalog.  Select and left click on the Kids’ Catalog icon.  You will be redirected to a page that looks like the Kids’ Catalog page below.  You will see over sixty-eight subject icons.  These subject icons search for books that are Stories (Fiction) and books that are Facts (Nonfiction).  You will see these two icons in the bottom left hand corner of the Kid’s Catalog page.  When the catalog is first opened, the icons default automatically to books that are Stories (Fiction.) You can select to switch back and forth to Stories and Facts. Try the two icons on the bottom right hand corner to view those page results. In the top right hand corner, you will notice an icon for General Catalog.  You can alternate back and forth to the General Catalog and the Kids’ Catalog.  No kids’ books have been removed from the General Catalog to create the Kids’ Catalog.  All library items can be searched for and viewed on the General Catalog.

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News from Camp Wood Public Library

Your library now has OVERDRIVE access.  You can download eBooks, audiobooks, and videos.    All for Free. Go to www.campwoodlibrary.org and click on CATALOG. Click on the icon for OverDrive under Electronic Resources to start enjoying your new OverDrive with thousands of available titles. Sign in with your library card number and phone number. Don’t know your card account number or what phone number you used with your card? Visit us at the library for a free update.  See you soon and often at the library with free Wi-Fi access 24/7.  Find us and Like us on Facebook. Need help with OverDrive? View their excellent support service and information for all your devices at this link:  Getting Started with OverDrive.

Need Help With OverDrive?  View their excellent support service and information for all your devices at this link:  Getting Started with OverDrive.

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