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Books we have read, re-read, and love to read.
The Other Mrs. by Mary Walk in my combat boots :
Kubica true stories from America's
bravest warriors by James
Available as: Patterson and Matt
Book Eversmann, First Sergeant,
Book on CD USA, Ret., with Chris
E-book Mooney
E-audiobook
Available as:
Large Print (On Order)
Book
At all Library Branches At all Library Branches
Dolly Parton, songteller : The girl from the sea by
my life in lyrics by Dolly Molly Knox Ostertag
Parton
Available as:
Available as: Book
Book E-audiobook (Hoopla)
E– Book (Hoopla)
Book on CD (Harte) At
Garcia (on order), Harte,
At McDonald (on order), and
Hopkins, La Retama, and Neyland
Neyland
Dear Justice League by Fry Bread: A Native American
Michael Northrop Family Story by Kevin Mailard
Available as: Available as:
Book Book
E– Book (Hoopla) E-book (Axis 360)
E-audiobook (Hoopla)
At Movie (Hoopla)
Hopkins, La Retama,
McDonald, and Neyland At
Garcia, Harte,
La Retama, and Neyland
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Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/garcialibrary for updates.
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Garcia
Just for Kids For Teens
Take and Make Crafts
(Ages 3 - 10)
Manga Mania!
New Every Monday Everything Manga & Anime!
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or (Ages 13-18)
through curbside while supplies last. 2ND & 4TH Wednesday of the month @ 4:30 PM
Shake Your Tail Feathers
(Family)
Tuesday @ 11:30 AM
Enhance your child’s motor skills with music and
dancing.
Little Red’s Stories
(Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM
Join us for story time and a take
home craft.
For Adults
Miss Victoria’s
S.T.R.E.A.M. Laboratory Garcia Literary Book Club
3RD Monday of the month @ 6:00 PM
(Ages 6-12)
1ST & 3RD Thursday @1:00 PM Literary discussion about a new or old title. Book
Participate in hands-on science experiments, selected monthly.
engineering projects, robotics, art and math related
projects.
Wee Lambs White Nights Nordic Noir Book Club
(Ages 0-3) 2ND Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Friday @ 10:30 AM Beginning November 10TH
Stories, songs, rhymes, and Join us for an intriguing discussion about Nordic
finger plays that help build noir.
early literacy skills.
Nov. - The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbol
Dec. - One Step Behind by Henning Mankell
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Garcia
Come and be thankful for Tom Hanks.
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Janet F. Harte
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/hartelibrary for updates.
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Harte
Just For Kids Take & Create Craft Club
(Ages 13+)
Lap-sit Storytime Contact Library for Details
(Ages 0-2) In-Person crafts for club members only.
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Bring your little bundle of joy for a morning of From Book to Movie
stories, songs, and finger plays. (Ages 9+)
Saturday, Oct. 9TH @3:30
Music in Motion Don’t let the other mother catch
(Ages 0-5) you watching Coraline the movie.
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM Discussion of the book will follow.
Children will practice their Popcorn and beverages provided.
motor skills with musical
instruments, dance, songs & parachute play. Trick-or-Treat at the Library
(All Ages)
Take and Make Crafts Friday, Oct. 29th @ 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
(Ages 3 - 10) Come in your favorite costume for some sweet
New Every Monday treats.
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or
through curbside while supplies last.
For Teens
Dungeons & Dragons Virtual
Teen Craft Snack Attack (Ages 13+)
(Ages 13-18) 1ST & 3RD Saturday of the month @ 1PM-5 PM
3rd Thursday of the month @ 4:15 PM It’s not just a game, it’s an adventure. Registration
Join us for some snacks, crafts, and to unwind. required. Limited space available.
Rick & Morty - Dungeons & Dragons
The Lost Dungeon Rickedness: Big Rick
Energy
(Ages 13+)
For All Ages Saturday, Dec. 11th
@ 1PM-5 PM
Play online as your
Weekend Wind-Down
favorite Rick & Morty
(All Ages)
character. Registration
Saturday, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 6th, Dec. 4th
required. Limited space
@ 1:00 PM
available.
Calming crafts and activities to help you unwind.
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Harte
Injustice 2 eTournament For Adults
(Ages 13+)
Saturday, Nov. 13th @10:00 AM - 2:00PM
Will you be the hero or the villain? Come play DC
Coffee on the Patio Book Club
Injustice 2 tournament on the Xbox Series S. 3RD Wednesday of the month @10:30 AM
Limited spots available. Registration required. Cozy up with a cup of coffee on the patio while we
discuss books by best selling author Debbie
Macomber.
Oct. - Between Friends by Debbie Macomber
Nov. - Call Me Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber
Dec. - Starry Night by Debbie Macomber
Storytime with Santa
(Family)
Saturday, Dec. 18th @1:00PM
Special Guest Santa will be
available for photos. Santa’s elf Tea on the Patio Book Club
will read ‘Twas the Night 3RD Saturday of the month @ 4:00 PM
Before Christmas by Beginning November 20TH
Clement Moore. Enjoy a selection of teas on the patio while we
discuss the book of the month.
Nov. - The Invisible Library by Genevieve Gogman
Dec. - Four Winds by Kristen Hannah
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Owen R. Hopkins
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/owenhopkinslibrary for updates.
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Hopkins
Just For Kids The Blooming Garden Club
(Family)
Learn about plants and gardening. Contact the
Music and Motion
Library for details
(Ages 0-5)
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
Children will practice their
motor skills with musical
instruments, dance, songs & parachute play.
Family Storytime
(Ages 0-5) Pool Noodle Monster
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM (Ages 6+)
Build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading Tuesday, Oct. 26th @ 5:30 PM –6:30 PM
through books, songs, and crafts. Create imaginative monsters with us. Supplies
limited.
Evening Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3-5) Decorate a Mini Gingerbread House
Oct. 12th,Nov. 9th, Dec. 14th @ 5:30 AM (Ages 6+ )
Have fun with books, songs, and fingerplay while Saturdays, Dec. 11th @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
enhancing your child's literacy skills. Have some Christmas Fun and
make your own mini
Homeschool Science Gingerbread house, while
(Elementary) supplies last! Registration
Mondays @ 2:00 PM Required.
Hands-on exploration of science, technology,
reading, engineering, arts and math for Homeschool
families
For Teens
Mini Canvas Painting
(Ages 10-18)
Tuesday, Nov. 16TH @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Paint with us. Get creative with a 2”x 2” canvas.
Registration required.
Take & Make
(Ages 3 - 10)
New Every Monday For Adults
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or
through curbside while supplies last. As the Page Turns
2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Saturday Storytime Enjoy a tasty dessert and an exciting discussion
(Family) about our book of the month.
Oct. 16th, Nov. 6th, Dec. 4th @ 11:00 AM
Build literacy skills and discover the joys of reading
through books, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole
family.
10La Retama
Central Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/librariescc for updates.
11La Retama
Just for Kids Manga Club
(Ages 12+)
Building Block Fun Nov. 20TH, Dec. 11TH @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(Ages 2 - 5) Anime, manga, friends, snacks, games, cosplay and
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM crafts!
Bring your creativity and play
with large blocks and Legos.
Wiggle & Move
(Ages 0 - 5)
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
Children will build social, motor, and early literacy Teen & Tween Basic Loom Knitting
skills with music, dancing, ribbons, parachute, and (Ages 12 - 18)
more. Monday, Nov. 11TH, Dec. 20TH @ 4:30 PM
Learn to make hats, scarves, flowers, and pompoms.
Itsy Bitsy Artist
(Ages 2 - 5)
1ST Friday of the Month @ 11:00 AM
Fun and messy art exploration.
Parent/Caregiver participation is
required.
Little Explores
(Ages 3 - 5)
3RD Friday of the Month @ 11:00 AM
Explore fun hands-on simple science experiments.
Teen & Tween DIY
Take and Make Crafts (Ages 10 - 18)
(Ages 4 - 12) Nov. 11TH @ 4:30 PM, Dec. 22ND @ 12:00 PM
New Every Monday Work on some great arts and craft projects,
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or different project each month.
through curbside while supplies last.
Teen & Tween Movie Matinee
(Ages 10 - 18)
For Teens Tuesday Nov. 23RD, Dec. 21ST @ 12:00 PM
Watch a movie at the library. Contact the library for
more information.
Solve the Cube Club
(Ages 12+)
Nov. 20TH, Dec.11TH @ 11:00 AM
Are you good at solving Rubik’s
cubes? Come socialize and show
off your skills.
12La Retama
Teen & Tween Board Games
For All Ages
(Ages 10 - 18)
Nov. 24TH, Dec. 23RD Monday Morning Mosey
@ 12:00 PM (All Ages)
Join us for lots of 2ND Monday of the Month @ 10:00 AM
board games and card Starting in Nov.
games. Mosey on down to the library and join us for some
exercise and fun, 15 and under must be
accompanied and monitored by an adult. For more
For Adults information check our Facebook page.
The Chain Gang
Wednesdays @ 11 AM
Join the crochet group and learn the basics of
crochet or bring your own project to work on.
Supplies provided, first-come, first-served.
Available in-person and virtually, message us via
Facebook for more information.
National Picture
Book Celebration
(Family)
Saturday, Nov. 20TH
All Booked Up @ 12 PM
2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 11 AM Crafts, games, and more.
Looking for a good book to read? Discuss the book Featuring Local Author
of the month. Available in-person and virtually, Debra Young Hatch.
message us via Facebook for more information.
Oct. - The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Nov. - The Lake House by Kate Morton
Dec. - Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire
Check Out all our
Virtual Programing on
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13Ben F. McDonald
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/mcdonaldlibrary for updates.
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Just For Kids For All Ages
Family Storytime Happy Halloween
(Ages 0 - 6)
(Family)
Mondays @ 11:00 AM
Oct. 15TH All Day
Build literacy skills and
Dress up in your favorite costume and visit the
discover the joy of
library for Halloween craft kits, candy and more.
reading through books.
Music & Motion
(Ages 2 - 6)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM
Children will practice their motor skills with musical Family Gift Workshop
instruments, dance, songs & parachute play. (Family)
Dec. 16TH @ 4:00 PM
Create ornaments, gift cards, and more to give to
your family and friends this Christmas season.
Bilingual Storytime
(Ages 0 - 6)
Wednesday @ 11:00 AM
For Adults
Songs and stories in English and Spanish.
La Música del Sur de Tejas/The Music
Take & Make of South Texas
(Ages 3 - 10) Wednesday, Nov. 17TH @ 6:00 PM
New Every Monday McDonald Library is bringing back Pláticas
Pick up a different craft at the Musicales - Maria Castañón Memorial Music
circulation desk or through Series. Performer, Hector Gutierrez, Sr. Facilitator,
curbside while supplies last. Manuel Ayala. Tour of photo gallery and
refreshments following performance.
Camp McDonald
(Ages 5+)
Whole month of Nov.
Earn a pin for completing a
library scavenger hunt.
Try to collect them all!
15Anita & W.T. Neyland
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/neylandlibrary for updates.
16Neyland
Just for Kids Halloween Fun
(Family)
Tuesday, Oct. 26TH @ 4:30 PM
Family Story Time Dress up in your favorite costume for outdoor
(Ages 0 - 5)
games and sweets.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM
Build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading
through books, songs, and fingerplay.
Music + Movement
(Ages 3- 5)
Thursdays @ 10:15 AM
Starting Oct. 14TH
Music, dance, and rhythm.
Halloween Movies
For Teens (All Ages)
Every Thursday @ 3:00 PM
Chess Club Watch a kid friendly
(Ages 12– 18) Halloween movie.
Saturdays @ 11:00 AM
Learn or practice this classic
game. Share your skills or
learn something new!
For All Ages
Creepy Costume Chess Club
(All Ages)
Saturday, Oct. 30TH @ 11:00 AM
Play chess in your Halloween
costume, refreshments provided.
Outdoor Movie Night
(All Ages)
1st Thursday of the month @ 6:00 PM
Starting in Nov.
Join us for a fun family movie. Weather Dependent.
17Neyland
Paper Football Program Taste of Murder Book Club
Thursday, Nov. 18TH @ 4:00 PM 2ND Monday of the month @ 10:30 AM
Are you ready for some paper football? Show us Starting in Oct.
your skills and join the fun! Show team pride and Bring a favorite mystery to share or come hear
wear your favorite jersey! about ones to read. Will meet in the parking lot
weather dependent .
Neyland Literary & Pie Society
2ND Tuesday of the month @ 4:00 PM
Starting in Oct.
Share titles of books read each month. Sometimes
there is pie! Will meet in the parking lot weather
dependent.
For Adults
Virtual Book Club Discussions
Wednesday @ 10:30 AM
Oct. 20TH, Nov. 17TH, and Dec. 15TH
Check the library website or facebook page for the
title of the month. Join the discussion through
facebook.com/neylandlibrary or contact Neyland for
an invitation.
Murder at the Library
Once a Month
Sponsored by the Friends of Corpus Christi Public
Libraries, this is a virtual “Meet the Author” event.
Registration required. The book of the month are
also available for the whole month on Axis 360.
Oct. - Dark Things I Adore by Katie Lattari
Nov./Dec. - The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley
18Library Services cctexas.com/library
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All you need is an active CCPL card! Contact the library for details and access.
19Library Services cctexas.com/library
Local History
and Genealogy
Texas and Local History, photograph collections,
Genealogy (National and International), and the
Hispanic Genealogy Collection. The Hispanic
Search more than 25 years of Corpus Christi history.
Genealogy Collection is considered one the most
Coverage from 1993 through present . Explore current
and archived issues of The Corpus Christi Caller
extensive collections on Hispanic genealogy in the
Times with full-color newspaper pages and individual state of Texas.
articles, as well as content only published online. If you have questions about these collections, you
Visit: cclibraries.com Library Card Required can contact CCPL at localhistory@cctexas.com
Located on the second floor of La Retama Library
VIRTUAL
Friday, October 15
10 am - 7 pm
Various presentations to help
you navigate your
genealogy journey.
Registration required.
For more information and
registration call the library
361-826-7055
Or visit out website cctexas.com/library
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21Locations
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library Janet F. Harte Public Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy. 2629 Waldron
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Mon - Tue: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wed - Thu: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
La Retama Central Library (Main)
Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 805 Comanche
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Ben F. McDonald Public Library
4044 Greenwood Dr. Mon: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416 Tue - Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thu - Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mon - Wed: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thu - Fri : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Owen R. Hopkins Public Library
3202 McKinzie Rd.
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library Corpus Christi, TX 78410
5930 Brockhampton
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Mon - Wed: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thu - Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information:
(361) 826-7055
cctexas.com/library
Persons requiring an accommodation, contact the library 48 hours in advance: 361-826-7055. 10/1/21
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