Texarkana Public Library Celebrates 100 Years With 1950s-Themed Ice Cream Social

Did you know that the Texarkana Public Library is turning 100 years old this year? It is and they are celebrating all year with special events that coincide with the decades the Library has been around. Tomorrow, Friday, April 25, they are hosting a 1950s old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and you are invited to this free event.

Texarkana Public Library Celebrates its 100th Birthday

Thanks to Blue Bell Creameries, they will be serving up delicious Blue Bell Ice Cream all day. Don't worry, they have plenty of ice cream! The fun starts at 9 AM  and will go on until 5 PM. While you are there, enjoy rockin' to some great 1950s music. They will also be showing the movie Grease throughout the day.

There will also be a photo booth and special displays highlighting 100 years of the Texarkana Public Library.

 Texarkana Public Library Centennial Celebration Events

Staff members will be dressed up in their favorite 50s styles. Everyone is invited and while it is not required, you are definitely encouraged to come dressed in your best 1950s style. Think saddle shoes, poodle skirts, rolled up jeans and ponytails for the girls and slicked back hair for the boys.

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The Texarkana Public Library opened in 1925 and has been a part of our community ever since. It first opened in a Victorian house on 7th Street and Stateline Avenue and moved to its current location in the 1970s.  When you stop by, be sure to get your 100th anniversary edition library card!

This summer get ready for another fun celebration of the Library's centenial at Big Damn Waterpark. More details about that are coming soon!

The Texarkana Public Library is located at 600 West 3rd Street in Texarkana, Texas.