Temple College Libraries

Phoning all UFO enthusiasts and extraterrestrial believers and skeptics alike! National UFO Day is July 2nd. To celebrate, we are inviting everyone to paint a rock that is out of this world!

Stop by anytime during library hours to make your masterpiece. Starting June 29th, UFO rock painting will be available at both Hutto and Temple library locations.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Discover their stories:

The Best Kept Secret explores the lives, challenges, and triumphs of Black fathers, offering a powerful look at stories too often left untold.

Falling Through the Earth is a moving memoir that traces a son's search for identity, family, and belonging across cultures and generations.

Brave Men, Gentle Heroes examines the bonds between fathers and sons shaped by service, sacrifice, and war.

Between the World and Me is a profound reflection on race, fatherhood, and hope that speaks directly to the next generation.

Fathers and Daughters reveals the complex, lasting connections between fathers and daughters through personal stories and insight.

Redefining Fatherhood challenges traditional ideas of parenting and offers a thoughtful vision of what it means to be a father today.

Devoted tells the inspiring true story of a father's unwavering love and determination to help his son overcome extraordinary obstacles.

Fathers and Sons chronicles a family's triumphs and struggles in a heartfelt memoir about legacy, relationships, and growing up.

Tinkers is a lyrical, Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that reflects on memory, family, and the ties between fathers and sons.

Fatherhood brings together stories and reflections that capture the joys, challenges, and mysteries of being a parent.

East of Eden is an unforgettable saga of family, ambition, and redemption that explores the complicated ties between parents and children.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close follows a young boy's search for answers after tragedy in a touching story about grief, family, and resilience.

March imagines the life of the absent father from Little Women, bringing history, family, and moral conviction together in a compelling narrative.

Gilead is a beautifully written meditation on fatherhood, faith, and the wisdom we hope to pass on to those we love.

A River Runs Through It weaves family, fly-fishing, and the beauty of the natural world into a timeless story of brotherhood and loss.

The Road is a haunting yet deeply human journey that explores the fierce love between a father and son in a shattered world.

Temple College Libraries are closed today in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Sunday, June 21st at 10:00 AM.

DON'T PANIC. We have books for that.

Today is International Panic Day (who knew, right?). This made-up holiday is a time to rest and reflect. Relax and reduce stress. We've rounded up recommended books to help calm the worried mind.

eBooks are available to borrow instantly!

Don't Panic offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you understand anxiety attacks, regain control, and move through fear with greater confidence.

The Anxious Generation explores how smartphones, social media, and changing childhood experiences have reshaped mental health and what can be done to reverse the trend.

Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide examines one of humanity's oldest struggles through the lens of philosophy, offering fresh perspectives on living with uncertainty.

Anxiety Culture investigates how anxiety has become woven into modern life, revealing the social and global forces shaping our collective unease.

An Anthology of Monsters: How Story Saves Us from Our Anxiety uses imaginative storytelling to explore anxiety, fear, and resilience, showing how the monsters we face are often deeply human.

Calming the Rush of Panic combines mindfulness and proven coping techniques to help readers break free from panic attacks and build a calmer, more balanced life.

The Anxiety Skills Workbook provides hands-on exercises and practical tools that can help you manage anxiety, worry less, and navigate everyday challenges more effectively.

Anxiety and Avoidance explains how avoiding fear can keep anxiety alive and offers research-based strategies for building courage, confidence, and lasting change.

Our libraries are YOUR libraries. Do you have ideas, suggestions, or really want a specific program or event to come to Temple College Libraries?

We want to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments to help us plan a fantastic, fun-filled Fall FOR YOU.

Today is National Nature Photography Day! Check out these titles from our collection to be inspired, informed, and immersed in nature.

eBooks are immediately available for checkout!

Discover techniques, stories, and breathtaking images that celebrate the beauty of the natural world through the lens of talented photographers.

Step behind the camera with The Masters of Nature Photograph and learn how some of the world's most accomplished photographers capture unforgettable moments in nature.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, Nature Photography offers practical tips and inspiration for creating stunning images of wildlife, landscapes, and plants.

Eliot Porter: In the Realm of Nature showcases the pioneering work of a photographer whose vivid images transformed the way we see and appreciate the natural world.

From star-filled skies to glowing horizons, Dusk to Dawn: A Guide to Landscape Photography at Night reveals how to capture the magic of landscapes after the sun goes down.

Explore the creative and technical sides of photography with Digital Nature Photography: The Art and Science, a guide to turning outdoor scenes into striking digital images.

Need a graphing calculator? We just RESTOCKED!

Both Temple and Hutto library locations have TI-84 graphing calculators available for checkout for the ENTIRE summer semester.

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month this June with these titles from Temple College Libraries! Visit our Hutto or Temple location to check one out today.

Learn more: https://caribbeanamericanmonth.com/

In Krik? Krak!, interconnected stories of Haitian families weave together love, loss, and resilience, offering a powerful portrait of lives shaped by history and hope.

So Much Things to Say brings together the voices of those who knew Bob Marley best, creating an intimate look at the man behind the music and the movement he inspired.

Every Tongue Got to Confess captures real-life stories, humor, and folklore collected from everyday people across the American South, preserving voices that might otherwise have been lost to time.

Basquiat explores the life and groundbreaking artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat, revealing how a young artist transformed contemporary art with creativity, energy, and cultural insight.

Vodou: Visions and Voices of Haiti offers a richly illustrated journey into the beliefs, traditions, and lived experiences behind one of Haiti’s most misunderstood cultural practices.

In The Autobiography of My Mother, a woman reckons with identity, belonging, and family history in a haunting and unforgettable story set in the Caribbean.

Toussaint Louverture: A Revolutionary Life tells the remarkable story of the revolutionary leader who helped lead Haiti to independence, changing the course of world history in the process.

Everything Inside is a collection of vivid, emotionally rich stories that explore family, migration, love, and the ties that connect people across borders and generations.

The Force was with us last week in the library! We were thrilled to partner with our very own Workforce and Continuing Education department to host a group of LEGO campers from Academy ISD.

They got to see what a college library looks like, enjoy a mini storytime, learn about circuits and electricity, and create their very own lightsabers!

Reading = self care.

Alt text: Nobody told me adulthood is just an endless string of obstacles keeping me from reading my book.