HYBRID: Sisters in Crime @ Laura’s and Zoom

\ \ \ \ \ This week, Sisters in Crime is being offered simultaneously online and in-person from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Please check the calendar for this month’s topic. Click here to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ This week, Sisters in Crime is being offered simultaneously online and in-person from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Please check the calendar for this month’s topic. Click here to join the program online, or come to Laura’s  Library to join us in-person. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Sisters in Crime: Author Terry Shames Author Terry Shames will talk about her writing journey, including working on multiple projects and series. Terry writes the popular, award-winning Samuel Craddock series, set in the fictional small town of Jarrett Creek, Texas. The latest, Guilt Strikes at Granger’s Store, was named one of Library Journal’s top mysteries of 2023. Perilous Waters, the first in her new Jessie Madison thriller series, came out April 2, 2024. Kirkus calls it “A page-turning thriller with hints of romance and future adventures.” For more visit www.terryshames.com. Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to

Infant Storytime @Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

ONLINE: Writing Workshop

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join the Writing Workshop, a live virtual program happening from 5-6:30pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join the Writing Workshop, a live virtual program happening from 5-6:30pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, you are welcome to join the Writing Workshop. Meet with other writers and try your hand at some writing prompts. Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.

All Ages Storytime @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends......More

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible changes or cancellations.

ONLINE: Heartfulness Meditation

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence. Want to learn more? Check out the book The Heartfulness Way or go to heartfulnessatwork.eventbrite.com to participate in other events.

Games for Grown-ups @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn from seasoned cribbage players today! This program made possible with a grant from Texas State Library and Archives Commission in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Tech Help @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be a......More

\ \ \ \ \ Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and Saturday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm.

Art for Adults @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Indulge your artistic side at Art for Adults, our adult craft night at the library.  

ONLINE: Laughter Yoga

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Laughter Yoga, a live virtual program happening today at 6pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Laughter Yoga, a live virtual program happening today at 6pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Unlike other physical forms of yoga that use still or slow yoga postures, Laughter Yoga is like kindergarten recess for adults, with lots of eye contact, high energy, movement, and an atmosphere filled with child-like playfulness. We bring joy to the body through lots of laughter, silliness, and deep inhalation and exhalation, which increase the net supply of oxygen to our body and our brain. Participants of all ages will leave with a few techniques they can begin using immediately to feel energetic, more relaxed, and able to transform frustrations into happy, endorphin filled meditative experiences through Laughter Yoga.

All Ages Storytime @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Westbank Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome!  

Embroidery @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a novice, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We’ll have templates for you to follow and staff to help. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Younger children will need assistance from an adult. All materials will be p......More

\ \ \ \ \ Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a novice, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We’ll have templates for you to follow and staff to help. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Younger children will need assistance from an adult. All materials will be provided (embroidery hoop, self-threading needle, cotton fabric, and thread).

Prime of Life Yoga @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and static movements, which helps to make the body-mind connection as well as warming up the joints and muscles. Modifications are demonstrated to suit the individual. This creates a noncompetitive atmosphere which is more comfortable for everyone. Lisa Galizia is a Registered Yoga Teacher® with the Yoga Alliance and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Galizia teaches group and custom private yoga and wellcoaching. For more information, please visit beecaveyoga.com.

Infant Storytime @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.    ...More

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

Knitters @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every T......More

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every Thursday at noon in the Macklin Room at Westbank Library.  

Quilters @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join in our long-running quilting group! Experienced expert or curious novice, join us as together, we create a quilt each year to benefit the library.  

中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. T......More

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group is suitable for students with several years of Chinese learning experience. This year’s sessions follow an adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West,  to reinforce and expand a learner’s vocabulary and communication skills. The Junior group hosts lower elementary kids, teaching the language through reading folk rhymes and simple stories in Chinese, as well as memorizing and writing Chinese characters. The sessions sometimes incorporate games, crafts, and puzzles to keep the learning experience fun and engaging. 中文游乐园-Chinese learning playground is currently organized by four volunteer parents: Xiaoqing Zhu, a research scientist working on video coding and streaming, whose favorite activity is reciting and chatting about Chinese poetry along with her daughter. Wendy You, a college finance professor, who finds it more challenging to teach her two daughters than to teach a college class. Nan Jiang, a Ph.D. from UT Austin and the Data Science Practice Lead at her firm, has always been passionate about helping people, especially her American-born kids, to understand and appreciate the rich Chinese culture and history, including its difficult-to-learn but fascinating language. Qiong Zeng, a data scientist on mobile games and automobiles, has two daughters and enjoys teaching kids Chinese and Chinese cultures.

LIBRARIES CLOSED: NO EVENTS

\ \ \ \ \ Both libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.

Infant Storytime @Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

ONLINE: Heartfulness Meditation

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence. Want to learn more? Check out the book The Heartfulness Way or go to heartfulnessatwork.eventbrite.com to participate in other events.

Games for Grown-ups @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn from seasoned cribbage players today! This program made possible with a grant from Texas State Library and Archives Commission in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Tech Help @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be a......More

\ \ \ \ \ Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and Saturday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm.