Garcia Library Programs & Events

FAMILY FUN

Color me Calm
September 16^th, October 14^th, and November 18^th @ 2:00 PM
Looking for a calming activity for you and your family this summer? Join us for some coloring fun!

Family Fun Board Games
September 30^th & October 28^th @ 1:00 PM
Partake in a fun-filled afternoon of family-friendly board games and card games!

Pumpkin Spice Movie Nights
2^nd & 4^th Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
Bring a friend or make a friend while watching a heartwarming movie.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• September 14^th - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
• September 28^th - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• October 12^th - Twitches
• October 26^th - Maleficent
• November 9^th - Homeward Bound
• November 23^rd - Library Closed

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PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Take & Create Crafts
(Ages 3-10)
New Every Monday
Pick up a craft at the circulation desk or through curbside while supplies last.

Build a Little
(Ages 0-5)
1^st & 3^rd Mondays @ 10:30 AM
A dedicated playtime for little builders featuring lots of blocks!

Sleepy Shores
(Ages 0-5)
2^nd & 4^th Mondays @ 6:00 PM
Jump into your jammies for stories, songs, and rhymes before heading to bed.

Commotion in the Ocean
(Family)
Tuesdays @ 11:30 AM
Dancing and singing! What could be better?

Crafty Connects
(Ages 5-8)
2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stimulate your child's imagination and fuel their developing fine motor skills with straws and connectors!

Pirate Penny's Party
(Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM
Storytime, singing, and crafting!

Play Café
(Ages 0-3)
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Sit, sip, and socialize! Children can come and play while parents enjoy café drinks alongside friendly faces!

Cuento y Cantos
(Ages 0-5)
1^st & 3^rd Thursdays @ 11:30 AM
Storytime, singing, and crafting!

LEGO My Library
(Ages 6-10)
2^nd & 4^th Thursdays @ 4:00 PM
Put your creative thinking cap on, and Lego wild!
NOTE: LEGO creations stay at the library.

Mermaid Tails
(Ages 0-3)
Fridays @ 10 AM & 11 AM
Stories, songs, rhymes, and plays that help build early literacy skills.

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PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS

The Bad Artists
(Ages 9-12)
3^rd Mondays @ 4:00 PM
Case of the Monday Blues? Bad art will fix your 'tude!

STEAM Academy
(Ages 9-12)
1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Build your STEAM skills! Science experiments, engineering, robotics, art, and math projects.

• September 6^th - Grape Sculptures
• September 20^th - Cloud Dough
• October 4^th - Spooky Slime
• October 18^th - Pasta Skeleton
• November 1^st - Egg Drop Challenge
• November 15^th - Dancing Corn

 

Papel Picado
(Ages 9-12)
Friday, November 3^rd & 17^th
Learn about the history and tradition of papel picado and join us in celebrating by creating your decorative papel picado!

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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Teen Advisory Board
(Ages 13-17)
1^st Mondays @ 5:30 PM
Teens become direct stakeholders in their library, instilling a greater sense of pride and responsibility for the programming and collection.

10 Years of BTS: Trivia Challenge
(Ages 13+)
Saturday, September 30^th @ 2:00 PM
"Light it up like dynamite" and test your knowledge about RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook! Winning team ears all the bragging rights!

Teen-tober
A nationwide celebration promotes year-round teen services by fueling their passions inside and outside the library.

Teen Take & Create Crafts
(Ages 13-17)
Monday, October 2^nd & 16^th
Craft supplies are available at the circulation desk.
While supplies last.

Poem in Your Pocket
(Ages 13-17)
Monday, October 9^th
Make a redaction poem out of old book pages and a black marker!
While supplies last.

Hunger Games Scavenger Hunt
(Ages 13-17)
Monday, October 16^th thru Friday, October 20^th
May the odds be ever in your favor in this scavenger hunt! Winners receive a Hunger Games novel while supplies last.

Manga Mania!
(Ages 13-17)
Saturdays, September 16^th, October 14^th, and November 11^th @ 2:00 PM
Talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Senior Social Hour
2^nd Mondays @ 10:00 AM
Wanting to get out of the house and meet new people? Come for games, puzzles, and socializing!

Garcia Literary Book Club
3^rd Mondays @ 6:00 PM
If you love going on a reading adventure, your journey isn't complete without this book club.

• September 18^th - Half-Broke Horses by Walls
• October 16^th - Ordinary Grace by Krueger
• November 20^th - Satuday by McEwan

 

Creativi-Tea Time
1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM
Relax and unwind after work with coloring pages, calming music, and tea.

Tai Chi for Beginners
Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM
If you've never done tai chi, join the fun in this low-impact class that's great for beginners.
Class led by Suzanne Chiu
Space limited. Registration required.

The Poisoned Pen: Historical Mystery Book Club
2^nd  Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM         
A thrilling combination of history and whodunnit.

• September 13^th - An Impartial Witness by Todd
• October 1^1th - Death Comes to Pemberly by James
• November 8^th - The Dante Club by Pearl

 

White Nights: Nordic Noir Book Club
3^rd Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM
An intriguing discussion focused on the dark, macabre world of Nordic Noir.

• September 20^th - Chestnut Man by Sveistrup
• October 18^th - We Know You Remember by Alsterdal
• November 15^th - The Bucket List by Mohlin

 

Walk N' Talk
Thursdays, September 7^th thru October 26^th @ 1:00 PM
An 8-week course in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Participants will engage in walking-in-place exercises while being led in a conversation about making healthy choices.

Neighbors on Watch
Thursday, October 12^th @ 6:00 PM
In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month, CCPD will share information about crime prevention and personal safety.

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FALL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES

Fight Boredom with Boardom
Saturday, September 9^th @ 4:00PM
It's Family Game Time! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors!

Paws2Read
Saturdays, September 23^rd, October 7^th, November 4^th @ 2:15 PM
Children can practice reading aloud alongside friendly, certified therapy dogs.

Pirate Penny Goes Solar
Wednesday, October 11^th @ 11:30 AM
(Ages 3-5)
Crafting and stories all about the moon in the middle, an astronomical phenomenon!

Here Comes the Sun!
Friday, October 13^th @ 11:30 AM
Learn about the astronomical phenomenon and how to safely view the Annular Eclipse on October 14^th with a free pair of solar glasses.

Be Kind to Your Mind: Red Ribbon Week
(Ages 0-12)
October 23^rd - 27^th
Red Ribbon Week is commemorated to promote healthy lifestyles for children by raising awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Throughout this week, visit us dressed "in-theme" for goodies!
While supplies last.

• Monday, October 23^rd - Rally in Red Stand up to drugs by wearing red!
• Tuesday, October 24^th - Be a Hero, Not a Zero Dress up as a superhero!
• Wednesday, October 25^th - Team Up Against Drugs Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey!
• Thursday, October 26^th - Put a Cap on Drugs Wear a hat or cap!
• Friday, October 27^th - Follow Your Dreams Wear your Pajamas!

 

Pumpkin Bash
October 28^th @ 4:00 PM
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children's book character for a chance to win Best Pumpkin! We'll have music, snacks, crafts, and a costume contest!
Pick up your free pumpkin starting October 9^th and come decorate with us October 10^th, 12^th, 17^th, and 19^th at 4:00 PM
Limited supplies. One pumpkin per family.

Spooky Stories
(Ages 0-5)
Monday, October 30^th @ 11:30 AM
Wear your Halloween costume to the library for a spooktacular time of stories, dancing, and crafting!

Halloween Move and Groove
(Ages 0-5)
Tuesday, October 31^st @ 11:30 AM
Feel the beat as we dance and sing along to spooky music! Afterward, you can trick-or-treat in the library.
Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Trick or Treat @ The Library
Tuesday, October 31^st
Come to the library all day for some special Halloween crafts and candy!
While supplies last.

Blood Donor Day
Thursday, November 9^th @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
(For Adults)
Garcia Library is partnering with the Coastal Bend Blood Center to promote blood donations.
No appointment necessary.

Book and Build
Saturday, November 11^th @ 2:00 PM
November is Picture Book Month! Celebrate the importance of pictures with a book-themed craft and a free picture book!
While supplies last.