Nacogdoches Public Library Hosts NEA Big Read Event
The culminating event for the NEA Big Read celebration of the book There There by Tom Orange will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00pm. The event will feature a book discussion and readings from the various writing workshops that were held in conjunction with this event. The event is free. Registration can be found at eventbrite.com--- Here Here: Where we live
NPL Hosts Holiday Book Giveaway Event
Books from Santa is a new program aimed at encouraging family reading. Parents/caregivers may sign up to have their child(ren) receive a free book from Santa Claus. Books will be gift-wrapped by Santa's elves and families may pick them up on December 23rd from 3:00-4:30pm. To sign up, please visit eventbrite.com-- Books from SantaThis program is funded (in part) by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant # LS-253655-OLS-23).* (2024)
Nac Historic Sites Benefits from Christmas Tour of Homes
The Daily Sentinel presents Christmas Tour of Homes 2024 benefitting Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. Join us Saturday, December 14th between 1pm and 5pm to tour beautiful homes and structures of Nacogdoches. Tickets are $25.
1. Casa Colina
1923 Spanish-Colonial
2. Charles and Lois Marie Bright
1900/01 Victorian
3. Pemberley's at the Jones House
1896/97 Victorian/Classical Revival
4. Mayfield-Reid House
1901 Late Victorian Cottage into 1925 Craftsman Style
5. Kruwell Home
1960s Colonial Ranch
6. Williams Home
1970s Colonial
Tickets will be available now at the Nacogdoches Visitors Center (200 E. Main St.) or DURING THE EVENT at any of the homes. (cash/check only). For more information call 936-560-4441.
Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation Hosts Ritchie Street Park Opening
The City of Nacogdoches hosted an event at Ritchie Street park at the end of November to officially open the park with its new improvements, notably the all abilities playground as well as the newly painted and renovated basketball court. Residents are encouraged to come out and make use of these amenities and tune in for more park improvements yet to come!
