June 2025 Newsletter
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center
It Takes a Village to Support a Nonprofit Library.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE – to support and maintain a nonprofit library!
Remember – Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center is a nonprofit organization, and is funded only by YOUR donations, sponsorships, grants and fundraising events. No donation is too small; everything counts.
By the end of this year, we will be relocating to temporary building at new location, and planning and building a permanent library building. With the massive challenges we’re facing, your donations are more important than ever.
We have set up a donation site with Zeffy, a secure and free platform that processes donations via Stripe. You can submit a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation to support your local library.
Please share this link with employers, potential donors, family members and friends, and encourage them to support the library. Let’s all strive to ensure a bright future for JCLRC and the entire community.
Meet Suheiley Montanez, Our New Staff Member
We would like to welcome Suheiley to our team and our community. She will be our new Cataloging and Circulation Clerk. Suheiley has just arrived from Arkansas and would like to make some new friends, so stop by and introduce yourself. Her special gift is fluency in Spanish! She is already helping our Spanish speaking guests in the library.
June 2: Mexicano Monday
Senior Games Group: Tuesdays 1:00 pm
Seniors That Sew: Wednesdays 10:00 am
Tech Support Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:00-2:00 pm, Wednesdays 4:00-6:00
Girls That Code: Wednesdays 1:30 pm
Crochet for Charity: Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Autism Support Playgroup: Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Dungeons and Dragons: Fridays 5:00 pm
Wellness Through Music Exploration: 3rd Monday of the Month 5:00 pm
Veterans Support Group: 3rd Monday of the Month 6:00 pm
Teen Support Club: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Calming Crafts: 3rd Weds of the Month 4:30 pm
Grief Support for Adults: 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays of the Month 6:30 pm
ASL - American Sign Language Community Coffee Social: 3rd Friday of the Month 6:00 pm
Green Thumb Gardeners: 2nd Saturday of the Month 10:30 am
June 14: We Are Blood Blood Drive
Visit the website for updated calendar events: https://jarrellcommunitylibrary.org/
The State Free Ebook services have migrated to Boundless by Baker Taylor. You can get the app through Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Look for the Boundless App. Ebooks are FREE to check out online. To sign in use your library card number as your login and your phone number as the password. It's easy! For more information: https://www.boundless-app.com/
NEW TECH OFFICE HOURS!
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center is excited to announce Fernando, Marquita and Alejandra from DigitalLift will be hosting Tech Office Hours weekly in the library. They are here to help you with any tech issues you may have with your phone, tablet, Chromebook, or programs on your laptops.
We now offer Chromebooks, Tablets, and Laptops for checkout (7 day use) with a hotspot for your use as needed. These devices were granted to the library through DigitalLift.
Vacation Mindset: How to Actually Unwind and Recharge
Taking a vacation isn’t just about getting away—it’s about giving your mind a real break. But if you’re still thinking about work, checking emails, or glued to your phone, it’s hard to feel relaxed. Unwinding takes intention.
Start by letting go of the pressure to do it all. You don’t need a packed itinerary to have a great trip. Slow down. Sleep in. Sit by the pool. Watch the sunset. Let yourself enjoy the quiet moments without needing to fill every second.
Unplug when you can. Turn off notifications, put your phone away for a while, and be present. Whether it’s reading a book, taking a walk, or just lying in a hammock, give your brain permission to rest. You don’t have to be productive—you just have to be.
And don’t feel guilty for doing nothing. That’s the whole point. Rest helps you reset. When you stop rushing and start breathing, you give yourself the chance to actually recharge.
So next time you’re on vacation, make it about unwinding. Let go, slow down, and give your mind the break it deserves.
May Homeschool Meetup Recap: Making Music and Memories
Our May homeschool meetup was filled with creativity, learning, and a whole lot of rhythm! This month, we focused on the theme of music, and it was a joy to see the kids dive into hands-on activities that combined both science and art.
One of the highlights of our gathering was making homemade harmonicas. Using simple materials like craft sticks, rubber bands, and straws, each child was able to create their own mini instrument. It was a great opportunity to explore sound vibrations and see how different adjustments could change the pitch and tone. The best part? Watching the kids proudly play their creations and experiment with the sounds they could make.
As always, it was wonderful to connect with other homeschool families and watch our children engage, learn, and grow. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this month’s meetup such a success. We look forward to more adventures in learning next month!
During the month of June, we are in observance of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. According to statistics compiled by the National Institute of Mental Health, 40% of men with reported mental illness received care compared to 52% of women with reported mental illness that received care. This is due to the stigma surrounding men needing help or sharing their mental health struggles. Society often sets expectations that men should be able to handle problems themselves, or even portray men as less if they do struggle with mental health issues. Therefore, men often feel alone and unable to ask for help when they need it.
We also recognize the following for the month:
LGBTQ Pride Awareness Month
National PTSD Awareness Month
Multiracial Heritage Week
International Day of Yoga
How to Navigate LIFE...
During times of high stress, be easy on yourself and take steps to prevent stress. You know what works for you but be open to things that could help. Seek to forgive. Forgiving yourself, your loved one, the disease, or anyone/anything else you feel angry with can help our healing process.
You are not alone. Your feelings and emotions are validated. It's knowing how to navigate the journey towards recovery & resiliency.
Just in case you didn’t know you can participate in the following:
TEXAS SHARE CARD: once you've been a member of the library for 30+ days and no outstanding dues, you'll be able to receive a TS Card for 2 years if you live in the 76537 community. You'll be able to use it at other libraries in the event we don't have the materials on our shelves.
CTLS CIRCUIT LP BOOKS: 50 LP Books are circulated quarterly to provide new selections for our Community.
In addition, the Library Staff has compiled a number of Mental Health and Wellness kits/books that can be checked out.
The Library Staff would like to recognize the following patrons in having the highest book reader counts in the month of May: Ashlyn M. Bobby & Ashley C.
We would like to wish the following volunteers a Happy Birthday: Karen De Simone (May 24), Melinda Garcia (May 27). May your day be blessed with all the good things in life.... Family, Friends, Love and Laughter.
Tea Party Success
We would like to thank those who participated in the Royal Tea Party Fundraiser. It was a Royal Success! Special thanks goes to Jennifer Leavitt, Donna Oestrick, Briana Lucero, Icye Walker, and Ailina Aponte for hosting our event, Denay Tellez of Love At First Bite created many delicious sandwiches and desserts, and the JHS Theater students were the highlight of the event with the children.
