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Adult Reading Club Information
Designed for Adults Ages 18+
- Stop by any branch library location to pick up your summer reading club bag with all the information needed to know how to participate.
- Complete five (5) items from the activity sheet included in your reading club bag to receive an entry into the grand prize drawing.
- The first 20 to complete this challenged from each library branch will receive a free tote bag thank to the Children's Art & Literacy Festival.
- Every five (5) activities completed will earn you extra entries into the grand prize drawing.
Please Note: Prizes are available while supplies last. We will also limit prizes to one (1) prize per adult and the he/she must be present to receive the prize.
Summer Events Schedule
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Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: CRABS (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, June 1 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, June 1 @ 10:00AM | COMMON THREADS: KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB If you're into knitting and crocheting, join our group where you can bring in your projects to work on, share interesting techniques, and socialize. |
Mockingbird Branch Google Meet Wednesday, June 1 @ 12:00PM | VIRTUAL BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Register to attend this online book club discussion group with other avid readers in the community. This month's selection is Joelle Charbonneau's "Time Bomb." |
South Branch Meeting Room Thursday, June 2 @ 12:00PM | ABCD'S OF MEDICARE Attend this free workshop where Medicare specialists will help guests to understand prescription drug plans, enrolling, reviewing health plans, and much more. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Saturday, June 4 @ 10:00AM | UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY Attend a free workshop providing an overview of Social Security Benefits and entitlements to adults ages 50-70. Come with your questions and take some notes. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, June 4 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
Main Library Basement Saturday, June 4 @ 2:00PM | PIRATE FLIX: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 1 Join us this summer as we work our way through the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Along the way you can earn pirate-themed buttons just for showing up. |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, June 5 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: CLAM SHELLS (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, June 6 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, June 8 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, June 8 @ 10:00AM | CRAFY DIY: SEASHELL BOTTLE DECOR Adults are invited out to a fun morning workshop where we'll supply the materials to show you how to make and ocean-themed project to add to your home decor. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, June 9 @ 2:00PM | BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS Don't miss out on this great afternoon activity where a retired dance instructor shows you how to do some great step, while giving you some health benefits too." |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, June 9 @ 6:00PM | MOVIES: BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR Catch a free movie about best friends from a small town that decide to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, and soon find themselves tangled up in adventure. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Saturday, June 11 @ 10:00AM | UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE Free workshop stressing the importance of getting a life insurance policy, while helping you to determine which one is right for you and your family. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, June 11 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, June 12 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: WHALES (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, June 13 @ 10:30AM | CRAFTY U: BEACH IN A BOTTLE Adults are invited in for a mid-morning craft workshop where we'll supply the materials needed to show you how to create your own beach scene in a bottle. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, June 13 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
Main Library Auditorium Tuesday, June 14 @ 1:00PM | VR OPEN HOUSE (AGES 16+) Come out to free hands-on and interactive workshop where you can explore career paths using Virtual Reality in conjunction with Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Tuesday, June 14 @ 6:30PM | COOKBOOK CLUB: EVERYTHING BUT THE BBQ! Register to be a part of this club session where you'll choose a cookbook and bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert that would be good for a cookout, and to share with others. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, June 15 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, June 15 @ 10:00AM | COMMON THREADS: KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB Adults who enjoy knitting and crocheting are encouraged to be a part of this social club that meets twice a month. Bring your projects to work on and share techniques with others. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Wednesday, June 15 @ 2:30PM | PET CARE 101: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS If you've been interested in a different kind of pet, Flora (from Pam's Pets) will present a program explaining the basics on owning reptiles and amphibians. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, June 16 @ 6:00PM | COVER-TO-COVER BOOK CLUB Be a part of the library's long-running book club, which meets on the third Thursdays of each month. This month's selection is Christina Hunger's "How Stella Learned to Talk." |
Main Library Basement Friday, June 17 @ 10:00AM | BIG COUNTRY MASTER GARDNER SERIES Join your library as we host monthly talks with members of the Big Country Master Gardeners, who discuss different topics related to maintaining your lawns & gardens. |
Main Library Conference Room Saturday, June 18 @ 10:00AM | ABCD'S OF MEDICARE Join us for a free class that will explain the ins and outs of going into Medicare including understanding prescription drug plans, the enrollment process, and much more! |
Main Library Auditorium Saturday, June 18 @ 10:30AM | ALL ABOUT ORCAS: INFORMATION & CONSERVATION Attend a free presentation, led by a Marine Naturalist, covering the topic of how orcas interact with each other, and the importance of conservation efforts. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, June 18 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
Main Library Basement Saturday, June 18 @ 2:00PM | PIRATE FLIX: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2 Join us this summer as we work our way through the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Along the way you can earn pirate-themed buttons just for showing up. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, June 19 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: TURTLES (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Tuesday, June 21 @ 6:00PM | CRAFTY U: DRIFTWOOD ORB Adults are invited in for an evening craft workshop where we'll supply you with some ordinary driftwood, then show you how to re-create it into a modern design piece. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, June 22 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, June 23 @ 2:00PM | BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS Kick up your heels and be a part of this dance session where a retired dance instructor will show you some great moves to get you up and moving and learning while having fun. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, June 23 @ 6:30PM | BUDGETING & SAVINGS Attend a free workshop that will introduce you to proven budgeting and saving concepts that anyone will be able to implement. Come with your questions. |
Main Library Basement Friday, June 24 @ 3:30PM | FLYING FLOWERS & DRAGONS IN THE SHALLOWS Marianne Marugg, of the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, will be on hand to teach guests about some interesting insects native to our area. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Saturday, June 25 @ 10:00AM | ESTATE PLANNING 101 Attend this free workshop to learn the core concepts of estate planning that anyone can understand to better protect yourself and your entire family. |
South Branch Meeting Room Saturday, June 25 @ 11:30AM | ABCD'S OF MEDICARE Learn the ins and outs of Medicare from specialists that will help you understand policies, prescription drug plans, enrollment, and much more. Come ready with your questions. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, June 25 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, June 26 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: FISH (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, June 27 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Tuesday, June 28 @ 2:30PM | SEASHELL PAINTING Participate in a fun craft workshop where you'll show off your creative side by painting and designing seashells. We'll supply all the materials you'll need.. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, June 29 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, July 2 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
Main Library Basement Saturday, July 2 @ 2:00PM | PIRATE FLIX: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 3 Join us this summer as we work our way through the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Along the way you can earn pirate-themed buttons just for showing up. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, July 3 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: SEAGULLS (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, July 6 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, July 6 @ 10:00AM | COMMON THREADS: KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB Adults who enjoy knitting and crocheting are encouraged to be a part of this social club that meets twice a month. Bring your projects to work on and share techniques with others. |
Mockingbird Branch Google Meet Wednesday, July 6 @ 12:00PM | VIRTUAL BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Register online to be a part of the book club that meets on Google Meet during the lunch hour. This month's discussion is on William Goldman's "The Princess Bride." |
South Branch Meeting Room Thursday, July 7 @ 12:00PM | ABCD'S OF MEDICARE Join us for a free class that will explain the ins and outs of going into Medicare including understanding prescription drug plans, the enrollment process, and much more! |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, July 7 @ 2:00PM | BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS If you want to learn some the basics when it comes to line dancing, don't pass up on this free workshop that will be led by a retired dance instructor. |
Main Library Basement Friday, July 8 @ 10:00AM | BIG COUNTRY MASTER GARDNER SERIES Join your library as we host monthly talks with members of the Big Country Master Gardeners, who discuss different topics related to maintaining your lawns & gardens. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, July 9 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
South Branch Meeting Room Saturday, July 9 @ 2:30PM | SATURDAY MATINEE: "AQUAMAN" Catch the DC movie following Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, July 10 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: SAILBOATS (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, July 11 @ 10:30AM | CRAFTY U: SEA-THEMED MOBILE Adults are invited in for a mid-morning craft workshop where we'll supply the materials needed to show you how to create a mobile using driftwood, sea glass, shells, and other items. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Monday, July 11 @ 2:30PM | PET CARE 101: RATS If you've been interested in a different kind of pet, come to this free session and learn all about rats such as taking care of them, noticing when they're sick, and much more. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, July 11 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Tuesday, July 12 @ 6:30PM | COOKBOOK CLUB: TASTE OF SPAIN, MEXICO... Register to be a part of this club session where you'll choose a cookbook and bring in a dish from the countries of Mexico, Spain, Brazil, or Argentina. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:00AM | CRAFTY DIY: PAINTED ANCHOR WALL DECOR Adults who enjoy crafting are invited in on our latest session where we'll supply the materials for making our own ocean-themed art for the summer reading club theme. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, July 14 @ 5:00PM | MOVIE & ESCAPE ROOM: THE HAUNTED GROTTO Join us for a free movie showing of "The Abyss" and then see of you can solve the mystery of the aquatic cave, or be doomed to sleep with the fish, in a fun escape room challenge. |
South Branch Meeting Room Saturday, July 16 @ 11:30AM | ABCD'S OF MEDICARE Join us for a free class that will explain the ins and outs of going into Medicare including understanding prescription drug plans, the enrollment process, and much more! |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, July 16 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
Main Library Basement Saturday, July 16 @ 2:00PM | PIRATE FLIX: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 4 Join us this summer as we work our way through the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Along the way you can earn pirate-themed buttons just for showing up. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, July 17 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: SEAHORSES (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, July 18 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
South Branch Meeting Room Tuesday, July 19 @ 6:00PM | CRAFTY U: DRIFTWOOD CANDLE HOLDER Adults who love to craft won't want to miss this hands-on workshop where we'll supply the materials needed to make your own unique candle holders. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, July 20 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Main Library Basement Wednesday, July 20 @ 10:00AM | COMMON THREADS: KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB Adults who enjoy knitting and crocheting are encouraged to be a part of this social club that meets twice a month. Bring your projects to work on and share techniques with others. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, July 21 @ 2:00PM | BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS Get your dancing shoes on and head over to your library for another fun session learning some great dance moves from a retired dance instructor. |
Mockingbird Branch Activity Room Thursday, July 21 @ 6:00PM | COVER-TO-COVER BOOK CLUB Be a part of the library's long-running book club, which meets on the third Thursdays of each month. This month's selection is Lisa Wingate's "The Book of Lost Friends." |
Main Library Basement Friday, July 22 @ 3:30PM | SLITHER & SCRABBLE Join Chris McCartor, of the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, as he teaches you all about reptiles, and even bring some into the library. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, July 23 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
DATE & LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
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South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, July 24 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |
Main Library Basement Monday - Saturday All Day | OCEAN ORIGAMI: SEA LIONS (TEENS & ADULTS) Keep your hands busy this summer by visiting the library to try out one of our weekly ocean-themed origami projects. We'll supply the paper, patterns, and instruction needed. |
South Branch Meeting Room Monday, July 25 @ 5:00PM | FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us for this weekly gaming night where we'll have a variety of games selected to play. It's a great way to put in some quality time as a whole family at your library. |
South Branch Meeting Room Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:00AM | COLORING CLUB (ALL AGES) Everyone is invited out to this weekly event where we'll supply the coloring pages and materials for you to color your cares away in this relaxing series. |
Mockingbird Branch Study Room Saturday, July 30 @ 1:00PM | ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Join us every Saturday this summer for the adult D&D gaming session. We'll provide three main manuals, dice, and character sheets...you be ready for an adventure. |
Main Library Basement Saturday, July 30 @ 2:00PM | PIRATE FLIX: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 5 Join us this summer as we work our way through the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Along the way you can earn pirate-themed buttons just for showing up. |
South Branch Meeting Room Sunday, July 31 @ 1:30PM | POKEMON MEETUP (AGES 7+) If you're into this popular card game, bring your and challenge others to see what character will prevail. All cards will be returned at the end of game play. |