Garcia Library Programs & Events

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 Bit
(Ages 3-5)
Mondays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A dedicated playtime for little builders featuring lots of blocks!

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

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!

Mermaid Tails
(Ages 0-3)
Fridays @ 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, rhymes, and plays that help build early literacy skills.

Block Party
(Ages 0-3)
Fridays @ 11:00 AM
Just after Mermaid Tails, we bring the blocks out for creative play in the meeting room!

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PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS

The Bad Artists
(Ages 10+)
3^rd Mondays @ 4:00 PM
Make some art as good or as bad as you want. We're judgment-free!

STEAM Team!
(Ages 10+)
4^th Thursdays of the Month @ 4:00 PM
A choose-your-own STEAM activity time! Will you pick Legos, science or art projects, or maybe a math challenge?
LEGO creations stay at the library.

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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Tween & Teen Scene
(Ages 10-14)
1^st & 3^rd Mondays of the Month @ 4:00 PM
Arts, crafts, projects, and painting!

Manga Mania!
(Ages 13-17)
March 16^th @ 2:30 PM
April 20^th @ 3:30 PM
May 4^th @ 2:00 PM
Talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, meet new people, and work on fun projects.

Myth Understood
(Ages 13+)
4^th Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 PM
A YA-focused book club for all those young at heart!

• March 27^th - Foul Lady Fortune by Gong
• April 24^th - Darkest Part of the Forest by Black
• May 22^nd - Once Upon a Broken Heart by Gaber

Book selections are subject to change

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Senior Social Hour
2^nd Mondays @ 11:00 AM
If you want to get out of the house and meet new people, then come over for board 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.

• March 18^th - Song of Solomon by Morrison
• April 15^th - A God in Ruins by Atkinson
• May 20^th - Horse by Brooks

Book selections are subject to change

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

• March 12^th - 1794 by Natt och Dag
• April 10^th - Death in Delft by Brack
• May 8^th - The Spook Lights Affair by Muller

Book selections are subject to change

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

• March 20^th - The Postcard Killers by Marklund & Patterson
• April 17^th - A Harmless Lie by Blaedel
• May 15^th - Hidden in Snow by Sten

Book selections are subject to change

National Craft Month
March 1^st @ 11:00 AM
Celebrate National Craft Month! We've got a creative craft activity to do with family and friends.
Space is limited, and registration is required.

Crafternoon
April 3^rd @ 12:00 PM
For anyone who loves to make crafts or wants to try something new, Crafternoon will introduce a fun craft for you to try!
Space is limited, and registration is required.

Chair Yoga for Seniors
March 4^th & 18^th / April 22^nd
@ 11:00 AM
Are you looking to improve your flexibility, gain better concentration, or increase your strength? Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing while using the chair as support.
Space is limited, and registration is required.

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FOR FAMILIES

Color Me Calm
March 2^nd / April 13^th / May 11^th
@ 2:00 PM
Looking for a calming activity for you and your family? Come by for some coloring fun!

Scrum, Ruck, and Maul: Let's Talk Rugby
March 4^th / May 8^th
@ 4:00 PM
Coach Louis Gaitan will talk to all ages about rugby team opportunities throughout the city. Do you have what it takes?

Lacross Coast to Coast
March 6^th / April 10^th / May 15^th
@ 4:30 PM
Josh McClendon, lacrosse team coach of TAMUCC, will discuss the sport and the formation of youth lacrosse teams. He'll bring some equipment for some hands-on fun!

Past Life on the High Seas
March 9^th @ 2:30 PM
USS Lexington Educational Coordinator David will make the past come alive with costumes and social history to offer a unique look into our past.

A Day in the Life of a Texas Park Ranger
March 9^th @ 3:30 PM
Mustang Island State Park comprises just under 5000 acres on Hwy 361 on the way to Port Aransas. This unique barrier island habitat is home to countless birds, mammals, invertebrates, turtles, and fish. Join Ranger Eric as he discusses some of the more notable creatures and the pressures they face to survive. The program will feature a touch table with bones and shells, their survival strategies, and a day in the life of an interpretive ranger.

Game Day Friday
March 15^th @ 12:00 pm
We have a fun-filled afternoon of family-friendly board and card games planned for you!

Community Court at the Library
March 16^th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In an effort to make the court system more accessible to residents, the City's Municipal Court is bringing the court system to the library! Residents can access the services they need without worrying about travel or work-hour restrictions.
Normal library hours and services begin at 2:00 PM

Weather or Not!
March 23^rd @ 2:30 PM
Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber from KRIS 6 TV will answer our weather-related questions and present on weather challenges unique to South Texas.

Commotion in the Ocean: Spring Bunny Hop Edition
March 26^th @ 11:30 AM
Let's hop into spring with this special bunny-hopping edition of music and movement!

Pirate Penny's Party: Spring Holiday Stories & Craft
March 27^th @ 11:30 AM
A special spring-centered story time and craft!

Mermaid Tails: Spring Bunny Tails
March 29^th @ 10:30 AM
For one day only, our mermaid tails become bunny tails!

Meet the Ice Rays!
April 1^st @ 4:15 PM
Players will sign autographs, talk about winning strategy, show their equipment off, and answer as many questions as their fans can shoot their way during this special one-hour program!

Pirate Penny Goes Solar
April 3^rd @ 11:30 AM
Stories and crafts that are all about the moon in the middle, an astronomical phenomenon!

Sunny Tales!
April 5^th @ 10:30 AM
A special sun-centered edition of Mermaid Tails to celebrate the solar eclipse!

Self-Guided Ranger Trailer Tour
April 6^th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet some of Texas' finest Game Wardens. Explore a display of confiscated wildlife and hear stories of how they caught the bad guys!

Paws2Read
April 6^th @ 2:30 PM
Children can practice reading aloud alongside friendly, certified therapy dogs!

National Library Week
April 8^th - April 13^th
Celebrate the library by participating in specially-themed versions of our weekly programs!

• Build A Bit: Monday @ 10:30 AM
• Commotion in the Ocean: Tuesday @ 11:30 AM
• Pirate Penny's Party: Wednesday @ 11:30 AM
• Play Café: Thursday @ 10:30 AM
• Mermaid Tails: Friday @ 10:30 AM
• Color Me Calm: Saturday @ 2:00 PM

 

World Art Day
April 15^th
Kids can celebrate World Art Day by making their very own art in these unique versions of our weekly programs!

• Build A Bit @ 10:30 AM
• The Bad Artists @ 4:00 PM

 

Literal Ink
April 20^th @ 2:15 PM
Brian McDermott, tattoo artist and owner of La Promesa Tattoo, will display traditional flash designs, talk about the history of this ancient art, and answer questions from inquiring artists young and old!

Bloomin' Cherry Blossoms
April 20^th @ 3:30 PM
Art creation and appreciation with Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator Hitomi Sakakibara. We will view centuries-old cherry blossom art and design new creations inspired by this special Japanese season.
Space is limited, and registration is required.

Earth Day - Sowing Seeds of Inspiration!
April 23^rd @ 4:30 PM
Aislynn Campbell of Freedom Harvest Farms will help us get up close and personal with seeds. She'll discuss the importance of biodiversity and sustainable farming!

Children's Day
May 4^th
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Children's Day is a world-renowned Japanese holiday. We will feature performances by the local chapter of the Teiko Drummers Troup and have traditional carp crafts of koinoburi. Japanese snakes and various demonstrations will be held throughout the afternoon.

The Mother of All Squid Games
May 11^th
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
In association with KP Vibes Entertainment, the Garcia Library will host a K-Pop-focused Squid Game with outdoor and indoor games, K-Pop trivia, and a special Mother's Day craft!
Space is limited, and registration is required.