Calendar

Let our librarians play matchmaker! Take a chance and let us set you up on a book date. If you’re lucky, you may even find your next favorite book or author! Fill out the linked form to participate. We will place two books on hold for you, based on your preferences. You must have a San Marcos Public Library card to participate.

Need volunteer hours for school? Want to give back to the community? Pick up a teen take & make service kit! This month we’re partnering with Meals on Wheels to create Valentine’s Day placemats for senior citizens. Completed service kits must be returned to the library by January 31st to receive volunteer hours. For ages 12-17.

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Preparation is key to a successful spring garden no matter what you plan to grow. Get the most out of the spring growing season and keep unwanted/invasive plants at bay by digging into this topic with the San Marcos Discovery Center. Materials provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Families are invited to learn the basics of coding at our weekly playshops! Get started with Scratch, a free kid-friendly coding program, then expand to physical computing with tools like the Makey Makey, micro:bits, and craft circuit materials. Activities are designed for ages 7 and up and require some reading skills, with parents participating to support future exploration. For more information about the Families Learning Together project check out their website at: https://fltsmtx.wp.txstate.edu/our-story/

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

As individuals and companies adapt to new technology, so does the job hiring process. Companies are hiring, and the application and interview process has gone virtual. Learn best practices for online job searches, digital applications, and Zoom interviews. Registration required.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Join library staff member and self-taught jeweler Tristan for an introduction to jewelry making. Participants will learn how to make a “basic jewelry wrap” and a pair of earrings. Materials provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Join this group to enjoy the fiber craft of your choosing and meet other fiber-loving folks. Bring your own fiber projects to work on. Meets every Wednesday.

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Community Action invites the public to join their community of adult learners and their families in a community-building evening of eating and crafts every fourth Thursday. Expect fun, laughter, friend-making, good food, and the opportunity to learn about community programs and library resources. Registration required.

If you’d like to start reading outside your comfort zone, this program is for you! Discover new books, authors, and hidden gems within our stacks! Staff member Jennifer will announce a surprise topic, and together we’ll select books to discuss at the next meeting.

The library invites you to sit and knit, crochet, weave, sew, or work on any other fiber project in a relaxed atmosphere with good company. Bring your own projects to work on and join us every Friday morning.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

The library offers free technology and computer help every Friday in basic computing skills, Internet, email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. You can also get help with your mobile device. Registration required.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Altered book art is the practice of using a book as the basis for an art piece or journal. Only found books past their prime will be used in this session--no public library books. Instructor Tanya Turley will lead this informative and interactive altered book art session. All materials provided; however, you may bring items to add to your book. For ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Families are invited to learn the basics of coding at our weekly playshops! Get started with Scratch, a free kid-friendly coding program, then expand to physical computing with tools like the Makey Makey, micro:bits, and craft circuit materials. Activities are designed for ages 7 and up and require some reading skills, with parents participating to support future exploration. For more information about the Families Learning Together project check out their website at: https://fltsmtx.wp.txstate.edu/our-story/