Event List

Featured Events

tuna steak on a bed of lettuce

Lunch & Learn with Hannah: Tuna Steak

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Community Kitchen & Preston Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a delicious treat with Hannah! This month’s recipe: Tuna Steaks!

Recipes and taste tests provided, registration required below!

Forest feasts - what do animals munch at lunchtime? Picture of a deer by a lunch basket and pawprints and hoofprints

Growing up Wild

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

🦊🌿 Growing Up Wild: Forest Feast Friends 🌿🦌

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Spanish Charlas

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Language Classes

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

¡Hola y bienvenidos todos! Want to practice and improve your Spanish language skills while also learning more about various dialects and cultures throughout the Spanish speaking world? ¡Acompáñenos!

Kid's Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Children, Preteens
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of 2026 with crafts, activities and a balloon drop! Dress to impress!

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Children, Preteens
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Preston Room
Age Group: Children, Preteens
Event Details:

Where imagination meets engineering! LEGO Club meets twice a month at TPML and is designed for children aged 5-13 and siblings. Each meeting offers a building challenge or theme but is otherwise self-directed.

preteen program at tpml STEM night with images of a light bulb, gears, and chemistry equipment

Preteens: STEM Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Preteens
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Preston Room
Age Group: Preteens
Event Details:

Formerly Tween Time, Preteen Hangout is a time just for 9-12 year-olds. For this week, come try your hand at building a Rube Goldberg machine or maze!

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French Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults

French Club meets to immerse members into the French language and culture from Parisian French to French Canadian to Cajun/Creole. These levels of French are for beginners learning the language to those fluent who want to practice their French.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

French Club meets to immerse members into the French language and culture from Parisian French to French Canadian to Cajun/Creole. These levels of French are for beginners learning the language to those fluent who want to practice their French.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
1st Study Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: 1st Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Fiber Arts Gathering

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gathering Area at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Is working with needles and threads your thing? Bring your latest projects and works-in-progress to share with like-minded crafters. Enjoy conversation and a relaxing time to create. Everyone is welcomed! 

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Gathering Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Is working with needles and threads your thing? Bring your latest projects and works-in-progress to share with like-minded crafters. Enjoy conversation and a relaxing time to create. Everyone is welcomed! 

adult makers

Adult Makers: Cricut Boxes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to cut and customize treat boxes on the Cricut Maker. We will be making cardstock treat boxes with customization using pens and markers designed for the Cricut.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to cut and customize treat boxes on the Cricut Maker. We will be making cardstock treat boxes with customization using pens and markers designed for the Cricut.

tuna steak on a bed of lettuce

Lunch & Learn with Hannah: Tuna Steak

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Kitchen & Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to make a delicious treat with Hannah! This month’s recipe: Tuna Steaks!

Recipes and taste tests provided, registration required below!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Community Kitchen & Preston Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a delicious treat with Hannah! This month’s recipe: Tuna Steaks!

Recipes and taste tests provided, registration required below!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.

Photo Permission / Opt-Out

Library staff may snap some pictures during public library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, please email reservations@tpml.org.

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

The makerspace in the Tye Preston Memorial Libraray containing 3D printers, Glowforge laser machine, Cricut, sewing machine, embroidery machine, TV and material swap shelves.

Makerspace Equipment Certification

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Tech Help - Apple Only

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Study Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with your iPhone or Mac? Sign up for a one-on-one Apple tech help appointment to get all your questions answered.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: 1st Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with your iPhone or Mac? Sign up for a one-on-one Apple tech help appointment to get all your questions answered.

Library District Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board of Trustees Meeting for the Canyon Lake Community Library District TPML

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Board of Trustees Meeting for the Canyon Lake Community Library District TPML

Tamales Making Party: "TAMALADA"

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Kitchen & Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special hands-on Tamales Making Party, or TAMALADA!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Community Kitchen & Preston Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special hands-on Tamales Making Party, or TAMALADA!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.

Photo Permission / Opt-Out

Library staff may snap some pictures during public library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, please email reservations@tpml.org.

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

Quilted Wall Art

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Choose from a variety of patterns of come up with your own design to create a quilted wall hanging. All materials and equipment will be provided by the library in this 3-class series. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose from a variety of patterns of come up with your own design to create a quilted wall hanging. All materials and equipment will be provided by the library in this 3-class series. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.

Photo Permission / Opt-Out

Library staff may snap some pictures during public library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, please email reservations@tpml.org.

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

astronomy night astronaut floating in space

New Braunfels Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Passionate about the cosmos? Discuss with fellow astronomers at this monthly meeting!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Passionate about the cosmos? Discuss with fellow astronomers at this monthly meeting!

Watercolor Drop-in

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun meetup to work on individual water color projects with like-minded artists. All levels are welcome. (This is not an instruction group...just fellow artists enjoying each other's company.) Bring your own paints and projects.

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun meetup to work on individual water color projects with like-minded artists. All levels are welcome. (This is not an instruction group...just fellow artists enjoying each other's company.) Bring your own paints and projects.

Tech Help

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
1st Study Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: 1st Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Using Cloud Storage

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn what your options for cloud storage on the consumer level are and how to effectively use them to organize your information and your life.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what your options for cloud storage on the consumer level are and how to effectively use them to organize your information and your life.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

speech bubble with "hola" written inside

Spanish Charlas

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults

¡Hola y bienvenidos todos! Want to practice and improve your Spanish language skills while also learning more about various dialects and cultures throughout the Spanish speaking world? ¡Acompáñenos!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

¡Hola y bienvenidos todos! Want to practice and improve your Spanish language skills while also learning more about various dialects and cultures throughout the Spanish speaking world? ¡Acompáñenos!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.

Festive Fridays: Hojalata Ornaments

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

Get in the holiday spirit with Festive Fridays!

Have a few spots that need filling on your tree? Come make custom hojalata ornaments to add to your yearly decor! We will each make our own creation inspired by Mexican Tin Art.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit with Festive Fridays!

Have a few spots that need filling on your tree? Come make custom hojalata ornaments to add to your yearly decor! We will each make our own creation inspired by Mexican Tin Art.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.

Photo Permission / Opt-Out

Library staff may snap some pictures during public library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, please email reservations@tpml.org.

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

The makerspace in the Tye Preston Memorial Libraray containing 3D printers, Glowforge laser machine, Cricut, sewing machine, embroidery machine, TV and material swap shelves.

Makerspace Equipment Certification

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Study group for all ages and skill levels! Come learn language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers.

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Study group for all ages and skill levels! Come learn language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers.

Tech Help

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
1st Study Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: 1st Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other technology? Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with Jamie to get all your questions answered!

Hot Cocoa Candle Mugs

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Preteens, Teens, Adults

In this program, you'll personalize your own mug using either sublimation printed images for a professional finish or colorful markers for a more hand-crafted design.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, you'll personalize your own mug using either sublimation printed images for a professional finish or colorful markers for a more hand-crafted design.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission / Opt-Out

Library staff may snap some pictures during public library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, please email reservations@tpml.org.

Registration Procedures

Registration is required for this event. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance to provide notice for someone coming off the waitlist. We encourage registrants to arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and get settled. If there are no shows once the event starts, other patrons such as those on the waitlist or on "stand-by" will be offered any free seats. 

The makerspace in the Tye Preston Memorial Libraray containing 3D printers, Glowforge laser machine, Cricut, sewing machine, embroidery machine, TV and material swap shelves.

Makerspace Equipment Certification

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Makerspace equipment and get certified for use on your own. We will teach the basics and safety guidelines for 1-2 pieces of equipment per session.

Hill Country Makers

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to tinker? Consider yourself a Do-It-Yourselfer?

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Do you like to tinker? Consider yourself a Do-It-Yourselfer?

French Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults

French Club meets to immerse members into the French language and culture from Parisian French to French Canadian to Cajun/Creole. These levels of French are for beginners learning the language to those fluent who want to practice their French.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

French Club meets to immerse members into the French language and culture from Parisian French to French Canadian to Cajun/Creole. These levels of French are for beginners learning the language to those fluent who want to practice their French.

Mahjong Open Play

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

TPML is introducing a Mahjong Open Play session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays! This is an open session without formal instruction.

Limited tile sets available, recommended to bring your own sets and cards if you have them.

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Preston Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

TPML is introducing a Mahjong Open Play session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays! This is an open session without formal instruction.

Limited tile sets available, recommended to bring your own sets and cards if you have them.