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cctexas.com/library Spring 2022
Books we have read, re-read, and love to read.
Artemis The Radium Girls : the Dark
by Andy Weir Story of America's Shining
Women by Kate Moore
Available as:
Book Available as:
E-book (Axis 360) Book
Large Print (Harte & E-audiobook
Hopkins) E-book
Large Print (La Retama)
Book on CD (Harte &
Hopkins)
At
At
Garcia and La Retama
All Branches
Sounds like Me : My Life (so All of us Villains by Amanda
far) in Song by Sara Foody and Christine Lynn
Bareilles Herman
Available as: Available as:
Book Book
Book on CD (La Retama)
At
La Retama At
Garcia, Hopkins,
La Retama, McDonald,
and Neyland
The Cursed Carnival and My video game ate my
other Calamities : New homework by Dustin Hansen
Stories about Mythic
Heroes edited by Rick Available as:
Riordan Book
E-book (Hoopla)
Available as:
Book At
E-book (Hoopla) Harte, Hopkins, La Retama
and Neyland
At
Hopkins (on Order),
La Retama, and Neyland
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Summer Reading
Starting in June
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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 All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just for Kids For Teens
Take and Make Crafts
(Ages 3 - 10)
Manga Mania!
New Every Monday Everything Manga & Anime!
Pick up a craft at the circulation desk or through (Ages 13-18)
curbside while supplies last. 2ND & 4TH Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 PM
Dive into the world of Manga and Anime with
Shake Your Tail Feathers crafts, discussions and an episode screening.
(Family)
Tuesdays @ 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.
Science Live!
(Ages 6-12) For Adults
1ST & 3RD Thursday of the Month @ 3:30 PM
Build your STEM skills! Participate in hands-on Dungeons and Dragons
science experiments, engineering projects, robotics, (Ages 16+)
art and math related projects. 1ST & 3RD Friday of the Month @ 6:30 PM
It’s not just a game, it’s an adventure. Registration
optional. Based on the Strixhaven campaign.
Wee Lambs
(Ages 0-3)
Fridays @ 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, rhymes,
and finger plays that help
build early literacy skills.
Garcia Literary Book Club
3RD Monday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Literary discussion about a new or old title. Book
selected monthly.
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All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Garcia
Panel Talk Graphic Novel Book Club White Nights Nordic Noir Book Club
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4 Friday of the Month @ 7:00 PM 2ND Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Monthly discussion about Graphic Novels. Join us for an intriguing discussion into the dark
macabre world of Nordic Noir.
April - The Killing Joke by Moore
April - Keeper of Lost Causes by Olsen
May - Asterios Polyp by Mazzucchelli
May– The Witch Hunter by Seeck
Fresh Page: A Diversity Book Club
1st Wednesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Explore new ideas, cultures, and conversations.
April - How the Word is Passed by Smith
For Families
May - Transcendent Kingdom by Gyasi
Book to Film: Family Movie Night
2nd and 4thThursday of the Month @ 7:00 PM
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
April 14th- Alice in Wonderland
April 28th-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
May 12th - Matilda
May 26th - Where the Wild Things Are
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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 All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just For Kids For Teens
Lap-sit Storytime Teen Craft Snack Attack
(Ages 0-2) (Ages 13-18)
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 4:15 PM
Bring your little bundle of joy for a morning of Join us for some snacks, crafts, and to unwind.
stories, songs, and finger plays.
Music in Motion
(Ages 0-5)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM
Children will practice
following instructions by
dancing to fun songs,
followed by storytime .
D.E.A.R. Music in Motion Study Paws
(Ages 0-5) (Ages 13-18)
April 12th @ 11:00 AM April 27TH @ 2:00 PM—6:00 PM
A special Music in Motion in honor of Drop Take a study break or crack open your notes with
Everything And Read Day and Beverly Cleary’s the best study buddies around! Courtesy of the Go
birthday. Team Therapy Dogs.
Baby and Me Playtime
(Ages 0-2)
Thursdays @ 11:00 AM
Playtime for little ones still exploring
their environment and honing motor
skills, and a chance for parents and
babies to get out of the house and
socialize.
For All Ages
Busy Builders
(Ages 3-5) April Fool-a-Librarian
Thursdays @ 1:00 PM (All Ages)
Playtime with building blocks for April 1st All Day
toddlers and young children to Think you can stump us? Stop by the
practice motor skills and socialize. Circulation Desk and tell us your best
joke or riddle to win a prize!
Take and Make Crafts
(Ages 3 - 10) Let’s Create Craft Club
New Every Monday (Ages 13+)
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or Contact Library to sign up.
through curbside while supplies last. In-Person crafts for club members only.
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All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Harte
TX Paint by Heart with Stacey White For Adults
(Ages 6+)
April 23rd @ 11:00 AM Talk Dewey to Me
Learn how to paint from April 26th & May 31st @ 2:00 PM
local Artist Stacey White. Enjoy non-fiction? This is the book club for you.
Call the Library for more April - Think Again By Adam Grant
information. May - The Five: The Untold Story of the Women
(361) 826-2310 Killed by Jack the Ripper By Hallie Rubenhold
Paint This ———>
Paws2Read
(All Ages)
April 30TH & May 28TH @ 11:00 AM
Come hone your literacy skills with the aid of a
therapy dog that will provide comfort and reduce
stress. This program is in partnership with the Go
Team Therapy group. This program gives young
children and those with difficulty reading a chance
to practice.
Coffee on the Patio Book Club
April 13th & May 11th @10:30 AM
Cozy up with a cup of coffee on the patio while we
discuss books by best selling authors.
April- Blossom Street Brides by Debbie Macomber
May - Sustaining Faith by Janette Oke
Dungeons & Dragons
(Ages 16+)
1ST Saturday of the Month @ 1PM
It’s not just a game, it’s an adventure. Registration
required. Limited space available.
Tea on the Patio Book Club
April 9th & May 7th @ 4:00 PM
Enjoy a selection of teas on the patio while we
discuss the book of the month.
April - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
May - School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
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Owen R. Hopkins
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/owenhopkinslibrary for updates.
10Hopkins All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just For Kids DIY Coin Bank
(Ages 5 and Up)
Music and Motion Tuesday, April 12TH @ 5:30 PM
(Ages 0-5) Celebrate Money Smart Week
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM with a story and painting your
Children will practice their own DIY coin bank.
motor skills with musical Registration Required.
instruments, dance, songs
& parachute play. Hippity Hoppity Storytime
(Ages 0-5)
Family Storytime Thursday, April 14TH @ 10:30 AM
(Ages 0-5) Enjoy a fun storytime about bunnies and an outside
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM egg hunt! Don’t forget to bring your baskets! Egg
Build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading hunt is weather dependent
through books, songs, and crafts.
Evening Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3-5)
1ST & 3RD Tuesday of the month @5:30 PM
Have fun with books, songs, and fingerplay while
enhancing your child's literacy skills.
Take & Make
(Ages 3 - 10)
New Every Monday
Pick up a different craft at the
circulation desk or through curbside
while supplies last.
Saturday Storytime
(Ages 0-5)
Saturdays, April 23RD & May 21st @ 11:00 AM
Build literacy skills and discover the joys of reading
through books, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole
family.
11Hopkins All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Homeschool Science
(Elementary) For Teens
Every Monday in April & May 2ND, 9TH, & 16TH
@ 2:00 PM Shrinky Dink Keychains
Hands-on exploration of science, technology, (Ages 10 and up)
reading, engineering, arts and math for Tuesday, May 24TH@ 5:30 PM
Homeschool families Get Creative! Come create your
own Shrinky Dink keychains.
Registration Required .
For Adults
As the Page Turns
2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
Enjoy a tasty dessert and an exciting discussion
about our book of the month.
April- The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
The Blooming Garden Club
(Family)
Coming Soon
Learn about plants and gardening. Contact the
Library for details.
12La Retama
Central Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/librariescc for updates.
13La Retama All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just for Kids Teen & Tween Basic Loom Knitting
(Ages 12 - 18)
Building Block Fun April 18TH & May 30ST
(Ages 3 - 5) @ 4:30 PM
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM Learn to make hats, scarves, flowers, and pompoms.
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
skills with music, dancing, ribbons, and more.
Itsy Bitsy Artist Teen & Tween DIY
(Ages 2 - 5) (Ages 10 - 18)
1ST Friday of the Month @ 11:00 AM April 15TH
Fun and messy art exploration. Parent/ @ 12:00 PM,
Caregiver participation is required. Work on some great arts and craft projects,
different project each month.
Take and Make Crafts
(Ages 4 - 12) Teen & Tween Get Carded
New Every Monday (Ages 10 - 18)
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or April 5TH
through curbside while supplies last. @ 5:00 PM
In celebration of National Library Week teens are
encouraged to sign up for a library card OR show
their library card to receive a prize.
For Teens
For All Ages
Manga Club
(Ages 12+)
Monday Morning Mosey
April 2ND & May 7TH
(All Ages)
@ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2ND Monday of the Month @ 10:00 AM
Anime, manga, friends, snacks,
Mosey on down to the library and join us for some
games, cosplay and crafts!
exercise and fun, 15 and under must be
April - Your Lie in April accompanied and monitored by an
May - My Hero Academia adult. Registration required.
14La Retama All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Into the Wild All Booked Up
(Family) 2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 11 AM
April 9TH @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Looking for a good book to read? Discuss the book
Celebrate Week of the Young of the month. Available in-person and virtually,
Child. Enjoy free message us via Facebook for more information.
performances, activities,
April - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
giveaways and more that will
by V.E. Schwab
make you and your little ones
May - The Martian by Andy Weir
Wild about reading!
Family Fun Parachute Play Saturday
(Family)
April 30TH& May 21TH @ 10:00 AM
Parachute play designed to encourage parent-child
interaction held monthly.
Papel Picado!
(Ages 16+)
April 16TH
@ 11:00 AM - 1:00PM
Take part in this traditional Mexican folk art form
and craft your own festive Papel Picado. Space is
limited and registration is required.
Call (361) 826-7000.
Family Board Game Saturday
(Family)
April 30TH & May 21TH @ 11:30 AM
Play a variety of board games as a family or with
friends. Felt Flower Frenzy
(Ages 16+)
May 7TH& May 28TH
For Adults @ 11:00 AM - 1:00PM
Welcome summer with a beautiful bouquet of felt
The Chain Gang flowers. We’ll provide the supplies. You provide the
Wednesdays @ 11 AM imagination. Space is limited and registration is
Join the crochet group and learn the basics of required. Call (361) 826-7000.
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.
15La Retama All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
16La Retama All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
(361)826-7000.
17Ben F. McDonald
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/mcdonaldlibrary for updates.
18McDonald All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just For Kids Pop-Up Storytime
(Ages 0 - 6)
Family Storytime Check for Availability
(Ages 3 - 6) If you miss our regular
Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM storytime, ask at the
Thursdays @ 4:00 PM circulation desk if Mrs.
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities to build early Jayne is available for a
literacy and learning skills. short pop-up storytime.
Playtime An EGGcellent
(Ages 0 - 6) Scavenger Hunt
Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM April 11TH— April 18TH
Thursdays @ 4:30 PM Search the children’s area for hidden eggs. Bring
After each Family Storytime, toys will be available one to the circulation desk to receive a prize. One
for children to work on their social and motor skills per person, while supplies last.
while they play.
Take & Make
(Ages 3 - 10)
New Every Monday
Pick up a different craft at the circulation desk or
Bilingual Storytime through curbside while supplies last.
(Ages 3 - 6)
3RD Wednesdays of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Songs and stories in English and Spanish.
Music & Motion On all Children’s Computers
(Ages 0 - 6)
4TH Saturday of the month @ 11:15 AM
Children will practice their motor skills with dance &
songs.
19McDonald All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
For Teens Mother's Day Card Factory
(Ages 5+)
Friday, May 6TH @ 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Tinker Tuesday Stop by our card factory and make a Mother’s Day
(Ages 10-18)
card. Supplies provided while they last.
2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 4:30 PM
Explore STEM activities at your own pace with
engineering, physics, and robotics kits, games, and For Adults
puzzles.
Pláticas Musicales
(Adult)
Teen & Tween Games
(Ages 10-18)
Tuesday, April 5TH @ 4:30 PM
Party games, board games, and more.
For All Ages
Día (Children’s Day/Book Day)
(Family) Facilitated by Mike Chavez
Saturday, April 30TH @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 27TH @ 6:00 PM
A special cultural Storytime with craft.
Tour La Música del Sur de Tejas/The Music of South
Texas photo gallery. Maria Castañón Memorial Music
Movie Day Series. Call the Library for more information. (361)
(Ages 6+) 826-2356
3RD Tuesday of the Month @ 5:00
PM Con Mi Corazón Reading Group
Family friendly movie and
popcorn. Contact the Facilitated by Dora Wilburn
library for movie titles. Last Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Reading Only Latina Authors. Call the Library for
more information. (361) 826-2356
20Anita & W.T. Neyland
Public Library
Dates and times are subject to change. Check
facebook.com/neylandlibrary for updates.
21Neyland All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Just for Kids For All Ages
Family Story Time National Library Week April 11-16
(Ages 0 - 5)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM (All Ages)
Build literacy skills and discover the joy of reading
through books, songs, and fingerplays. Celebrate at our weekly events by coming
dressed as your favorite book character!
Music + Movement Story times on Tuesday & Wednesday at
(Ages 3- 5)
Thursdays @ 10:15 AM 10:15am, Music + Movement on Thursday at
Music, dance, and rhythm. 10:15am, D.E.A.R on Tuesday at 4:30pm, and
Chess Club on Saturday at 11:00am
D.E.A.R.
(Drop Everything and Read)
(All Ages)
Tuesday, April 12th @ 4:30 PM
Come celebrate Beverly Cleary’s Birthday with the
Neyland Library Staff. Bring a book to read!
For Teens
Chess Club Surprise Movie
(All Ages)
(Ages 12– 18)
April 18th @ 3:00pm
Saturdays @ 11:00 AM
Come for some interactive fun
Learn or practice this classic game. Share your skills
for the whole family! Check
or learn something new!
with the Library for details
Coming Soon:
Summer Reading Program 2022:
Ocean of Possibilities
June 6th– July 22nd
22All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Neyland
For Adults
Virtual Book Club Discussions
Last Wednesday of the Month @ 10:30 AM
April 27th, and May 25th
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. (361) 826-2370
Local Author and Poet
Thursday April 21ST @ 6:30 PM Alan Berecka
April - In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Thursday April 28TH @ 6:30 PM Esther Bonilla Read
Winstead You’re invited to hear their insights about their
May - Police Procedural Panel pieces of literature inspired from Corpus Christi.
Want to “Meet the Author”? Join us for Mystery at Neyland Literary & Pie Society
the Library. 2ND Tuesday of the Month @ 4:00 PM
Share titles of books read each month. Sometimes
Mystery at the Library there is pie!
Once a Month @ 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Friends of Corpus Christi Public
Libraries, this is a virtual “Meet the Author” event.
Registration required.
Go to www.cctexas.com/library to register. The
book of the month is also available for the whole
month on Axis 360.
Missing our Craft Times?
Stop by for a Take and Make Craft kit for Kids or a
Make It and Gift It kit for Adults. Share what you
make at Facebook.com/neylandlibrary.
Taste of Murder Book Club
2ND Monday of the Month @ 10:30 AM
Bring a favorite mystery to share or come hear
about ones to read.
23Library Services cctexas.com/library
24Library Services cctexas.com/library
Automatic Renewal
CCPL now offers
automatic renewals.
Items on hold (requested) for
another patron will not renew.
Renewal of Inter Library Loan
item is dependent on lending
library
Flour Bluff Materials will
automatically renew 1 time. Local History
and Genealogy
Check Out more Texas and Local History, photograph
collections, Genealogy (National and
Virtual Programing on International), and the Hispanic
Genealogy Collection. The Hispanic
Genealogy Collection is considered one
the most extensive collections on
Hispanic genealogy in the state of Texas.
@ If you have questions about these
collections, you can contact CCPL at
Corpus Christi localhistory@cctexas.com
Public Libraries Located on the second floor of
La Retama Library
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These e-resources are licensed exclusively to Texas libraries and their
patrons. Use TexShare for homework help, health information, business
information, academic journals, popular magazines, genealogy, or job
and career development.
All you need is an active CCPL card! Contact the library for details and access.
25Join Friends cctexas.com/library/friends
26For Updates on Facebook!
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
facebook.com/garcialibrary
Janet F. Harte Public Library
facebook.com/hartelibrary
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library
facebook.com/owenhopkinslibrary
La Retama Central Library (Main)
facebook.com/librariescc
Ben F. McDonald Public Library
facebook.com/mcdonaldlibrary
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
facebook.com/neylandlibrary
27Locations
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library Janet F. Harte Public Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy. 2629 Waldron
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 826-2370 (361) 826-2310
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 (361) 826-7000
4044 Greenwood Dr. Mon: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416 Tue - Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(361) 826-2356 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 (361) 826-2350
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Mon - Wed: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(361) 826-2360 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:
cctexas.com/library
All CCPL Libraries will
be closed May 30TH
Persons requiring an accommodation, contact the library 48 hours in advance: 361-826-7000. 10/1/21
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