Shepherd Public Library

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LANE CLOSURE - San Jacinto County
The right southbound frontage road a shoulder between Red Road and Tarkington Bayou will from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 trough June 26 to repair slopes affected by recent weather. Slow down and stay alert for workers and equipment in the area.

Happy day to dad, stepdads, gramps, uncles, and moms doing double duty.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!

Do you have plans for the weekend or are you staying in AC reading a good book? If so, what are you reading?

Reminder that we are closed today and will be open Monday morning at 8 o’clock.

Summer Program - Day 4.

Happy kids, busy hands, always learning new things.

And that’s a wrap.

Heat Advisory

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1229 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-
Waller-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson-
Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-
Southern Liberty-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands-
Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula-
Including the cities of Crockett, Trinity, Groveton,
Madisonville, Huntsville, Shepherd, Coldspring, Livingston,
Corrigan, Caldwell, Somerville, College Station, Bryan, Brenham,
Navasota, Conroe, The Woodlands, Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton,
Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Sealy, Bellville, Hempstead,
Prairie View, Brookshire, Waller, Houston, Winnie, Mont Belvieu,
Anahuac, Stowell, Old River-Winfree, El Campo, Wharton,
Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land, Rosenberg, First Colony,
Pecan Grove, Edna, Ganado, Bay City, Pearland, Alvin, Angleton,
League City, Friendswood, Devers, Pasadena, Baytown, Palacios,
Lake Jackson, Freeport, Clute, Texas City, Dickinson, La Marque,
Surfside Beach, and Galveston
1229 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 107 to 114 degrees Fahrenheit (41 to
45 degrees Celsius) expected during the late morning to early
evening hours on Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

It might be our last day of Summer Program but the Dino’s will still be around for a while.

And did you know that we have lots of books to learn more about them and some movies.

All of our programs, but especially our Summer Program, could not be possible without volunteers.

Beyond thankful for this incredible team who have given their valuable time to help us out!