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Summer 2022 Brochure -> HERE
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Spring 2022 Brochure -> HERE
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La Retama Central Library Maker's Day Art Expo
Maker’s Day at La Retama Central Library is right around the corner! Spend the afternoon trying different crafts- needle felting, paint pouring, wreath making, yarn dying and more. Some crafts have limited seats available, so call 361-826-7000 to reserve your spot. There will be something for everyone! And the best part of the afternoon? It’s free!
La Retama Central Library Maker's Day Art Expo > Flyer
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1,000 Books before Kindergarten set for June 2022
Registration for the program begins, Monday, May 23rd, and will close Friday, June 3rd ⇒ Here
1000 book participant journals will be used for verification.
Interested in starting your little one on their reading journey, contact one of six library locations for more information.
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Corpus Christi Public Libraries Virtual Book Club
Join us for our May Virtual Book Club selection.
Mystery at the Library Book Club, this month's feature titles are The Silenced Women by Frederick Weisel; The Bone Keeper by Luca Veste, and, Random Road by Thomas Kies
This mystery is sure to keep you on your toes! These books are available starting May 1st. for immediate and unlimited checkout through the Axis360 app.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
Register Now for the Live Virtual Author Event:
May 25, 2022, 06:00 PM (Central) Live Virtual Author Event
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Click here to register for a 90-day library account to access our digital resources and check out one physical item through our curbside service.
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Mailing Address
805 Comanche
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
La Retama Central Library
Phone: (361) 826-7000
Fax: (361) 826-7046
Email: library@cctexas.com
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Digital Resources
Corpus Christi Public Libraries offers eBooks, eAudioBooks, eMovies, eMusic, eMagazines, Special Interest Resources, Public Review Documents and access to TexShare Databases.
Inter Library Loan
The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program lets library card holders borrow items from libraries outside of the City.
Library Meeting Rooms
The Corpus Christi Public Libraries provides meeting and conference rooms available for the public and non-profit organizations.
Local History & Genealogy
If you have a research project, Corpus Christi Public Libraries has four distinct research collections: Texas and Local History, Genealogy (National and International) and the Hispanic Genealogy Collection.
Virtual Programs
The library is offering a wide variety of virtual programs for patrons of all ages. Programs include virtual Dungeon & Dragons, crafts, STEM programs, storytime, and puppet theater.
Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries
Donate to the Library through the Friends of the Library
La Retama Central Main Library
Located in the Downtown area on Comanche Street and N. Tancahua Street.
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
Located in the Bay Area neighborhood, near Everhart Road.
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Located in the Southside neighborhood, near Cimarron Boulevard.
Ben F. McDonald Public Library
Located in the Central City neighborhood, on Greenwood Drive and Horne Road.
Janet F. Harte Public Library
Located in Flour Bluff, near Flour Bluff High School on Waldron Road.
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library
Located in the Northwest part of the City in Annaville, near Calallen.
