History of Sheridan Memorial Library
Sheridan Memorial Library, a
non-profit 501 (c) (3), was established in 1971 for the purpose of sharing
information and promoting literacy, love of reading and lifelong learning
experience for all those people living in and around Sheridan.
In 1971 Sheridan Memorial Library
opened its doors with less than 500 donated books. Today the library
collection has expanded to over 9,000 materials. The Sheridan Memorial Library
has made information available in a variety of formats, from print to various
audio visual materials. The library computer system provides the
opportunity to integrate electronic resources from networks around the world
with the resources provided in the library.
The library's first home in 1971
was adjacent to the post office on Highway 90-A. Later the library moved
to the west end of the community center. Today, the library resides at
the east end of the SheridanCommunity
Center, across the street from the SheridanElementary School.
Sheridan
is an unincorporated town that lies 95 miles west of Houston
on Highway 90-A in Colorado
county. Sheridan is located
between EagleLake
and Hallettsville.
The library is Opened 21 Hours a
week, staffed with a certified librarian. 3 Volunteers offer assistance
throughout the year. There is a weekly story hour for pre-schoolers
during the school year and for children K-6 grade the library sponsors Texas
Reading Club, Summer Reading Program for 6 weeks during the summer.
The Library has come a long way
since 1971, Thanks to our volunteers, patrons, friends of the library, board
members, and donations and grant money from, patrons, Sheridan PTS, Sheridan
Lion's Club, Tocker Foundation, Trull, Copano, Raymond Dickson Foundation, LCRA
Employees' United Charities, and in 2006 we added Exxon/Mobile to our list of
generous contributors.
