Hopkins Library Programs & Events

EVENTS FOR KIDS

Take and Make
(Ages 3 - 10)
New Every Monday
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk while supplies last.

Crafty Kids   
(Ages 6 and up)
Mondays, September 18TH, October 30TH, & November 27TH@ 5:30 PM
Visit the library to make an arts and crafts project! A different art and craft project every month.

Paws to Read
(Ages 6 and up)
Mondays, September 25TH, October 23RD, & November 20TH @ 5:30 PM
Come read with dogs from Go Team Therapy Dogs!

Elementary Homeschool Science
(Ages 6 -11)
Mondays, October 2ND , & November 6TH @ 2:00 PM
Hands on exploration of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math for homeschool elementary aged children.

Music and Motion  
(Ages 0 - 5)
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Children will practice their motor skills with musical instruments, dance, & songs. Playtime with large piece Legos to follow.

Evening Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3 - 5)
First and Third Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 PM
Have fun with books, songs, and fingerplays while enhancing your child's literacy skills.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
(Ages 0-2)
Starting in September
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for babies and toddlers.

Library Playdate
(Ages 0-2)
Starting in September
Wednesdays @ 10:45-11:45 AM
Families with babies and toddlers are invited for a playday. Join us with your littles ones to play and make new friends.

Lego Club
(Ages 6 and up)
Wednesdays, September 6TH, October 4TH, & November 1ST @ 4:30-5:30 PM
Get creative with Lego Building at the library! Design amazing creations with our monthly themes!

Family Storytime
(Ages 0 - 5)
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading through books, songs, and crafts.

Pollinator Partners Garden Club
(Ages 5 and up)
Starting in October
Thursdays @ 4:30 PM
Learn about pollinators plants and gardening from Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists in our pollinator garden. Program is weather dependent. Dress Appropriately.

Halloween Storytime
(Ages 0-5)
Thursday, October 26TH @ 10:30 AM
Join us for a special spooky storytime with stories, games, and a craft. Costumes encouraged.

Haunted Gingerbread House Building
(Ages 6 and up )
Saturday, October 28TH @ 11:00 AM
Come build a Haunted Gingerbread House! Spaces limited. Reservation required. Registration opens October 21ST.

Pokémon Club
(Ages 6 and up)
Saturdays, September 23RD , October 21ST, & November 11TH @ 11:00 PM-12:00 PM
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Meet fellow Pokémon fans, play friendly card battles, and create themed crafts and activities.

All about Nutrition with the Coastal Bend Food Bank
(Ages 6 and up )
Saturday, September 9TH @ 11:00 AM
Learn about the different food groups and make a healthy snack with the Coastal Bend Food Bank.

EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

Homeschool Social Hour
(All Ages)
Monday, September 18TH , October 16TH, & November 20TH @ 2:00 PM
Connect with other homeschool families in the area. Board games or a craft will be provided.

Eclipse Viewing Party
(All Ages )
Saturday, October 14TH @ 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Seeing an Annular Solar Eclipse is a rare event! Bring your chair and view the eclipse with us! Program is weather dependent.

Dinovember Party
(All Ages )
Saturday, November 18TH @ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Celebrate Dinovember with us! Join us for dinosaur crafts and games for all ages!

EVENTS FOR TEENS

Tween and Teen Homeschool Science
(Ages 12-17)
Mondays, September 11TH, October 9TH, November 13TH @ 2:00 PM
Hands-on science experiments and challenges for tweens and teens.

Tween and Teen Craft Night
(Ages 12 - 17)
Tuesdays, September 26TH, October 24TH, & November 28TH @ 5:30 PM
Attention Teens! Come by and create a monthly craft with us! While Supplies Last.

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EVENTS FOR ADULTS

As the Page Turns Book Club
(Adult)
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Enjoy a tasty dessert and an exciting discussion about our book of the month.

September title:  The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
 

October title:  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
 

November title:  Anxious People by Fredrik Backman