McDonald Library Programs & Events

JUST FOR KIDS

Family Storytime  
(Ages 0 - 6)
Fridays @ 11:00 AM
Stories, rhymes, and songs to build early literacy skills.

Music & Motion
(Ages 0 - 6)
Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM
Fun and learning with songs, dance, rhythm, and movement.

Preschool Playtime  
(Ages 0 - 6)
Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM
Fridays @ 11:30 AM
Children can work on their social and motor skills while they play.

1-2-3 Grow With Me!
(Ages 0 - 3)
Tuesdays in May @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A 5-week parent-child workshop with play zone and community experts to help children increase social and verbal interaction, promote early learning, and support parents in their role as first teachers. Registration highly encouraged.

Take & Make
(Ages 3 - 10)
New Every Monday
Pick up a craft for preschool or school aged children at the circulation desk or through curbside while supplies last.

Game Time
(Ages 7+)
1^ST and 3^RD Thursday of the Month @ 4:00 PM
Group games, board games, card games, and video games!

The STEAM Team
(Ages 7+)
2^ND and 4^TH Thursday of the Month @ 4:00 PM
Get creative with art & crafts, LEGO build challenges, and other STEAM projects.

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FOR TEENS

Teen & Tween Unwind
(Ages 10 - 17)
2^ND and 4^TH Friday of the Month @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Relax after a busy week with coloring, crafts, LEGOs, games, or video games. Focusing on craft projects the 2^ND Friday, and games the 4^TH Friday. VR available for ages 13+.

Virtual Reality Experience
(Ages 13 - 17)
Saturday, March 18^TH @ 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Travel around the world, tour space, visit the International Space Station, or swim in the deep blue sea with VR goggles.

Book Club
(Ages 8 - 17)
Saturday, April 22^ND @ 1:00 PM
Book discussion and craft.
    Book: Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim

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FOR ALL AGES

Work-of-Art Wednesday
(Ages 5+)
2^ND Wednesday of the Month @ 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Try different artistic media and follow guided instructions or create your own design. Come-and-go as needed to fit your schedule.

Paws 2 Read
(All Ages)
3^RD Tuesday of the Month @ 5:45 PM
Hone literacy skills and reduce stress by reading to a friendly therapy dog. Provided in partnership with Go Team Therapy Dogs.

Library Thunderdome
(All Ages)
The Month of March
16 books enter, 1 book leaves. Children's books are going head-to-head during National Reading Month. Visit the library to vote for your favorite book each week.

Movie Night
(All Ages)
Thursday, March 30^TH @ 4:00 PM
Showing Vivo (Rated PG) with popcorn.

EGGcellent Scavenger Hunt
(All Ages)
April 3^RD - 8^TH
Search the children's area for hidden eggs. Bring one to the circulation desk to receive a prize. One per person, while supplies last.

Día Celebration
(All Ages)
Saturday, April 29^TH @ 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Arts and crafts, refreshments, and free books.

Mother's Day Card Factory
(All Ages)
Friday, May 12^TH @ 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 13^TH @ 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
We will provide the craft supplies and inspiration; you provide the creativity. While supplies last.

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FOR ADULTS

Mindfulness Monday
(Adult)
Facilitated by Dawn M. Manuel
1^ST Monday of the Month @ 4:00 PM
(April 3^RD, May 1^ST)
De-Stressing activities for adults.

Pláticas Musicales
(Adult)
Facilitated by Manuel Ayala
Last Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Live Music. Tour La Música del Sur de Tejas/The Music of South Texas photo gallery. Call the Library for more information. (361) 826-2356
    March 29^TH - The Pure Country Band featuring Curtis Burrell and Carl Burrell
    April 26^TH - Joe Mendoza and his 12 piece Alegre Band
    May 31^ST - Los Tres Rancheros: Salvador Garcia, Nono De Los Santos, and Paul Curiel

Con Mi Corazón Book Club
(Adult)
Facilitated by Dora Wilburn
Last Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Reading Only Latina Authors.  Call the Library for more information. (361) 826-2356
     March 27^TH - Big Chicas Don't Cry by Annette Chavez Macias
     April 24^TH - What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
     May 29^TH - Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez