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Just for Kids

Basic Loom Knitting (Ages 8 & up)

Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to make a hat, scarf, flower or pom-pom.

Music! Motion! Fun! (Ages 0 - 5)

Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Music, dancing, ribbons, parachute and more. Join us for the fun.

Arts & Crafts (Ages 3- 5)

1st Wednesday of the Month @ 11:15 a.m.

(No program in September)

A variety of crafts perfect for preschoolers.

Mad Science Fun (Ages 5-12)

4th Wednesday (September/October)

3rd Wednesday (December)

@ 4 p.m.

(No program in November)

Join us for some exciting activities.

Trick or Treat in the Library

(Ages 0-12)

Thursday, Oct 31st @ 4 p.m.

Join us for a craft followed by trick or treating throughout the library! Costumes encouraged.

Star Wars—May the Force Be With You! (Family) Saturday, December 7th @7p.m.—9:30 p.m. Celebrate all things Star Wars with crafts, games, costume contest, Jedi VR training and more!

Wild Rumpus! (Family fun) Saturday, November 16th @ 10 a.m.—1 p.m. Help us celebrate some of our favorite charac-ters, authors and books. Activities include crafts, games, light refreshments and more. Come dressed as your favorite picture book character.

Christmas Decorations Galore (Ages 3 –12) Saturday, December 14th @ 2p.m. –4 p.m. Drop in and make a variety of decorations for your tree, table, and home. Join us for some great festive fun!

Teens - @ TheHub

1st Saturday of every Month Take part! Interested in the TAB group? Meet monthly and join in on activities. Call for details.

2nd Saturday Manga! @ 12:30 - 4:00 PM Anime, manga, friends, games cosplay and crafts!

Adventurers Wanted 4th Saturday

@ 1:00 - 4:00 PM Join our campaign to solve the Mystery of Phandelver! Enjoy a game, friends, and food!

FMI: @corpuschristi_libraries or @ccplteenadvisoryboard.

Hogwarts’ Yule Ball (Ages 13+) Saturday, December 21st @ 7p.m.-10 p.m. Celebrate the world of Harry Potter with danc-ing, music, crafts, games face painting and cos-tume contest and more!

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Adults

The Chain Gang Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. Join the crochet group and learn the basics of crochet or bring your own project to work on. Supplies provided, first-come, first-served.

La Retama Crafternooners (Ages 18+) Saturday, October 12th @ 2p.m. –4 p.m. Join us for a discussion of a book while working on an exciting project.

Book—Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Craft—Tissue paper flowers crown Refreshments– Pan Dulce and hot chocolate

Saturday, November 23rd @ 2p.m.—4 p.m.

Book—Skipping Christmas by John Grisham Craft—Embroidered ornament Refreshments—Christmas cookies

Love Never Dies Día de Los Muertos Ball (Family)

Saturday, October 19 @ 7p.m.—10 p.m. Join us for music, dancing, crafts, and more!

Virtual Genealogy Lock-In (Ages 18+) Friday, October 18th @ 10 a.m.—8:30 p.m. Join us for a day of virtual workshops by presenters from across Texas. Schedule on page 11.

Makerspace Workshop (Ages 18+) Saturday, October 19th @ 2p.m.—4 p.m. Join us as we work on some great projects on our Cricut machine. Don’t forget your t-shirt.

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Persons requiring an accommodation, contact the library 48 hours in advance: 361-826-7055. 4/10/19

Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library 1230 Carmel Pkwy. Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Mon - Wed: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thu - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

*(September-May. Inquire about Nov. & Dec. schedule.)

Ben F. McDonald Public Library 4044 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416

Mon: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tue - Wed: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thu - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: Closed

Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library 5930 Brockhampton Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Mon-Tue: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thu - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: Closed

Janet F. Harte Public Library 2629 Waldron Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Mon - Tues: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wed –Thur: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri –Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun: Closed

La Retama Central Library (Main) 805 Comanche Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Mon: Closed Tue - Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thu - Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: Closed

*The Local History/Genealogy room closes at 5:30 p.m.

Owen R. Hopkins Public Library 3202 McKinzie Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Mon: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tue: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thu - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: Closed

For more information: (361) 826-7055 cctexas.com/library