Garcia Library Programs & Events

FAMILY FUN

Book to Film: Family Movie Night
2^ND and 4^TH Thursday of the Month @ 7:00 PM
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• August 11^TH - Jumanji
• August 25^TH - Princess Bride
• September 8^TH - A League of Their Own
• September 22^ND - Sandlot
• October 13^TH - Hocus Pocus
• October 27^TH - Beetlejuice

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PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

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

Commotion in the Ocean
(Family)
Tuesdays @ 11:30 AM
Enhance your child’s motor skills with music and dancing.

Pirate Penny's Party
(Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM
Storytime, singing and crafting.
Penny and her amiga will be hosting a bilingual storytime on September 28^TH and October 12^TH.

SEA: Science Education Academy!
(Ages 6-12)
1^ST & 3^RD Wednesday @ 3:30 PM
Build your STEAM skills! Science experiments, engineering, robotics, art, and math projects.

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.

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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Manga Mania!
Everything Manga & Anime!
(Ages 13-18)
2^ND & 4^TH Wednesday of the month @ 5:00 PM
Dive into the world of Manga and Anime with crafts, discussions, and an episode screening.

• September - Spy x Family by Endo
• October - Haikyuu!! by Mistunaka
• November - My Hero Academia by Horikoshi

Grim Readers
(Ages 13-18)
3^RD Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 PM
Read a suspenseful title and share your thoughts during this thrilling Teen Book Club. No registration necessary -- just Read, Attend, and Spill the Tea!

• September 15^TH - Firekeeper's Daughter by Boulley
• October 20^TH - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Jackson
• November 17^TH - One of Us is Lying by McManus

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Dungeons and Dragons
1^ST & 3^RD Friday of the Month @ 6:30 PM
(Ages 16+)
It’s not just a game, it’s an adventure. Registration required. Limited space available.

Fresh Page: A Diversity Book Club
1^ST Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Explore new ideas, cultures, and conversations.

• September 7^TH - Hood Feminism by Kendall
• October 5^TH - Lucky Boy by Sekaran
• November 2^ND - This is How it Always is by Frankle

 

Garcia Literary Book Club
3^RD Monday of the month @ 6:00 PM
Literary discussion about a new or old title. Book selected monthly.

• September 19^TH - The Dictionary of Lost Words by William
• October 16^TH - The Vanishing Half by Bennett
• November 21^ST - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by by McCullers

 

Panel Talk Graphic Novel Book Club
4^TH Friday of the Month @ 7:00 PM
Monthly discussion about Graphic Novels. Ages 18+

• August 26^TH - Son of Kal-El by Taylor
• September 23^RD - Lore Olympus Vol 02 by Smythe
• October 28^TH - Hawkeye by Fraction

 

White Nights Nordic Noir Book Club
2^ND  Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM         
Join us for an intriguing discussion about Nordic Noir.

• August 10^TH - The Crow Girl by Sundquist
• September 14^TH - The Lost Village by Sten
• October 12^TH - Sun Storm by Larrson

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SUMMER EVENTS   

Back to School Luau
Saturday August 13^TH @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
(All ages)       
Enjoy free performances from the TAMUCC Spirit Team, plus activities, giveaways, and more! Hula on over for some tropical fun!

BTS Trivia Event
Saturday August 27^TH @ 2:30 PM 
(Ages 13+)       
Bring a partner or come by yourself and answer BTS-focused questions...game-show style!

Young Portrait Explorers
Saturday September 10^TH @ 2:30 PM 
(Ages 6-12)       
Celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Featuring guest speakers, music, dancing, and arts & crafts.

Once Upon a Cuento
September 28^TH & October 12^TH @ 2:30 PM 
(Ages 3-5)       
Pirate Penny and her amiga host two bilingual storytimes centered around family and tradition.

Tween and Teen Tiny Cuisine: PIZZA!
Saturday November 5^TH @ 6:00 PM 
(Ages 12-18)       
HONEY, WE SHRUNK THE FOOD!
Have fun making and tasting popular food on a smaller scale!

Tween and Teen Tiny Cuisine: BURGERS!
Saturday November 19^TH @ 6:00 PM 
(Ages 12-18)       
Let's run it back -- this time with mini-burgers!