JUST FOR KIDS
Family Storytime
(Ages 0 - 6)
Fridays @ 11:00 AM
Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement to build early literacy and motor 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.
Sensory Exploration
(Ages 1 - 4)
Tuesday, March 5TH & Monday, May 6TH @ 5:30 PM
Sensory, play, and art experiences to encourage exploration and development.
Crafty Storytime
(Ages 3 - 6)
4TH Thursday of the Month @ 11:00 AM
Storytime with books, rhymes, and a craft. April and May programs provided in partnership with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation – Youth Programs Department.
Constructomania
(Ages 5+)
Thursday, April 4TH @ 4:00 PM
Build challenges with blocks, LEGOs, marble runs, or a craft. Keep your craft, demolish your build before you leave, or add your LEGO work to our ongoing art gallery.
1-2-3 Grow With Me!
(Ages 0-3)
Tuesdays: March 12TH, March 19TH, March 26TH, April 2ND, and April 9TH @ 11:00 AM
5-week parent-child workshop and play group 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 requested: https://forms.office.com/g/nnFDgGsSCQ
Crafty Creations
(Ages 7+)
Thursday, April 16TH @ 4:00 PM
Drop by the Library after school to make a fun craft.
FOR TEENS
Teen Cooking Class
(Ages 12 - 17)
Tuesday, May 7TH @ 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Learn how to cook a yummy dish, then enjoy your creation. Program provided by the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Online registration is required and opens April 29TH @ 10:00 AM. Use the link below.
https://forms.office.com/g/MatjSZ7g3x
I Think I Arted
(Ages 10+)
Monday, March 18TH & May 13TH @ 4:45 PM
Create art! Provided in partnership with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation – Youth Programs Department.
March: Yarn Painting: the possibilities are endless with this wacky and fun medium!
May: Beginner Embroidery: Create your very own embroidered work of art!
Japanese Paper Play
(Ages 10+)
Monday, March 11TH @ 4:30 PM
Learn about Japanese school life, listen to a Zodiac Kamishibai (“paper theater”), and make an origami dragon face. Provided in partnership with the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center.
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FOR ALL AGES
Paws 2 Read
(Family)
Tuesday, March 19TH @ 5:45 PM
Hone literacy skills and reduce stress by reading to a friendly therapy dog. Provided in partnership with Go Team Therapy Dogs.
Discovery Dome Eclipse Show
(Ages 8+)
Saturday, April 6TH @ 11:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, & 1:45 PM
Watch a show about the upcoming eclipse in our mobile planetarium and make an eclipse craft! Online registration is required to enter the Discovery Dome (4 showtimes available), not required to participate in the craft. Online registration will open on Saturday, March 30TH at 10:00 AM.
https://forms.office.com/g/ipAFQKYJeq
World Art Day
(Ages 5+)
Monday, April 15TH @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Drop in to celebrate World Art Day by creating fun art and craft projects. Provided in partnership with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation – Youth Programs Department.
Family Movie
(All Ages)
Monday, April 26TH @ 4:30 PM
Watching Big Hero 6 (PG, 2014) with popcorn.
Tuesday, May 21ST @ 4:00 PM
Watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG, 2023) with popcorn.
Game Time
(Ages 10+)
Friday, May 3RD @ 4:00 PM
Learn a new game or play something familiar with new friends (or opponents). Choose from video games, virtual reality, card games, chess, and more.
Citizen Science
(Ages 8+)
Saturday, March 23RD @ 1:00 PM
Learn about the citizen science projects the library is participating in for the eclipse and learn how to submit your own field data recordings. Sponsored by NASA@ My Library.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
(All ages)
Monday, April 8TH @ 1:00 PM
View the solar eclipse with sunspotters and other safe viewing methods. Crafts inside, rain or shine.
Día Celebration
(All Ages)
Saturday, April 27TH @ 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Celebrate El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Free books to all children who attend.
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FOR ADULTS
Pláticas Musicales
Maria Castañón Memorial Music Series
(Adult)
Facilitated by Manuel Ayala
Last Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Live music. Tour La Música del Sur de Tejas/The Music of South Texas photo gallery. Call the library at (361) 826-2356 for more information.
March 27TH - Oscar y Letty con Canciones de Ayer
April 24TH - Abelardo Garza y Lourdes Gonzales Música Ranchera
May 29TH - Super sounds of the ‘70s Robert James and the Unaccountable Freaks
Con Mi Corazón Book Club
(Adult)
Facilitated by Dora Wilburn
Last Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Reading only Latina Authors. Join us for a fun and lively discussion! Call the Library for more information, (361) 826-2356.
March 25TH - The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
April 29TH - Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
*May 20TH - How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez
(*Third Monday in May)