The Cross Plains Library!

This year at Howard Days, the Cross Plains Library is hosting a fund-raiser BBQ dinner on Saturday June 13, at the Pavilion at the Robert E. Howard Museum. If you sign up by June 6th the cost is only $25. There will only be 100 dinner boxes provided by the Mexico City Cafe, so don't miss out on some great Texas vittles! The info you need can be found here:

And, as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Howard Days here in 2026, we can remind you of the importance of the Cross Plains Public Library as they celebrate their 47th year!

The very reason there IS a Howard Days is because Rusty Burke wandered into the CP Library in March of 1986 as he was planning for a fan gathering to view Bob Howard's house. He met up with two fine ladies who would help him shape the concept of Howard Days. Billie Ruth Loving, a former Cross Plains schoolteacher - and a pupil of Bob Howard's girlfriend Novalyne Price-Ellis when she taught in Cross Plains - was the Librarian at that time. Joan McCowen was a Library Board Member who happened to be at the library the same time. So, the charm of Rusty and the wisdom of Billie Ruth and Joan came together to establish a Robert E. Howard gathering in a tiny town that is now known the world over!

So, when you're at Howard Days, stop into the Library and sign the registry (to give them visitor's credits) and enjoy a visit. The Cross Plains Public Library has received numerous state and National awards over the years and is one of THE places to be at Howard Days! It is home to 29 original manuscripts direct from Bob Howard's Underwood No.5 and several dozen original pulp magazines containing Howard stories, and numerous Howard books and publications - all on display at Howard Days.

There will also be some REH D&D gaming on Friday & Saturday at HD, hosted by REHupan Jeb Boyt. And your donations are welcome, too - let's hope they have more coffee mugs!

So, the whole town of Cross Plains is ready to host the 40th Robert E. Howard Days. How can we NOT take advantage of their hospitality?!