McDonald Library Programs & Events

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 5^TH & Monday, May 6^TH @ 5:30 PM
Sensory, play, and art experiences to encourage exploration and development.

Crafty Storytime
(Ages 3 - 6)
4^TH 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 4^TH @ 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 12^TH, March 19^TH, March 26^TH, April 2^ND, and April 9^TH @ 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 16^TH @ 4:00 PM
Drop by the Library after school to make a fun craft.

FOR TEENS

Teen Cooking Class
(Ages 12 - 17)
Tuesday, May 7^TH @ 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 29^TH @ 10:00 AM. Use the link below.

https://forms.office.com/g/MatjSZ7g3x

I Think I Arted
(Ages 10+)
Monday, March 18^TH & May 13^TH @ 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 11^TH @ 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 19^TH @ 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 6^TH @ 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 30^TH at 10:00 AM.

https://forms.office.com/g/ipAFQKYJeq

World Art Day
(Ages 5+)
Monday, April 15^TH @ 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 26^TH @ 4:30 PM
Watching Big Hero 6 (PG, 2014) with popcorn.
Tuesday, May 21^ST @ 4:00 PM
Watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG, 2023) with popcorn.

Game Time
(Ages 10+)
Friday, May 3^RD @ 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 23^RD @ 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 8^TH @ 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 27^TH @ 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 27^TH - Oscar y Letty con Canciones de Ayer
  April 24^TH - Abelardo Garza y Lourdes Gonzales Música Ranchera
  May 29^TH - 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 25^TH - The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
  April 29^TH - Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
  *May 20^TH - How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez
   (*Third Monday in May)