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 🌿🦌

speech bubble with "hola" written inside

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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LEGO Club!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Founders Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children, Preteens

Join us for our monthly LEGO club meeting! The library provides the LEGO, you provide the imagination and building skills. This is a come and go event: you may stay as long as you like during the 60 minute program.

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

Join us for our monthly LEGO club meeting! The library provides the LEGO, you provide the imagination and building skills. This is a come and go event: you may stay as long as you like during the 60 minute program.

pokemon club

Tween Game Night & Pokémon Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Casteel Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preteens

Join us every month for our Pokemon Club! Bring your decks and games. This month, we will also have a variety of board games to play! Ages 9-12. Free!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Preteens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us every month for our Pokemon Club! Bring your decks and games. This month, we will also have a variety of board games to play! Ages 9-12. Free!

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. 

Kid's Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Founders & Preston Room (Combined) at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens

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

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!

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children, Preteens

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.

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
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

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!

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!

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

row of children with books and text that reads, story time

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preteens

Family Story Time is a time for the whole family: children ages 3-12 and their grown-ups. We will listen to stories, sing songs and hone language and reading skills. 

Story times at TPML run approximately 30 minutes.

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

Family Story Time is a time for the whole family: children ages 3-12 and their grown-ups. We will listen to stories, sing songs and hone language and reading skills. 

Story times at TPML run approximately 30 minutes.

Stitch & Sew Saturday

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Preteens, Teens, Adults

Join us for Stitch & Sew Saturday at the Makerspace! This monthly sewing program runs every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Stitch & Sew Saturday at the Makerspace! This monthly sewing program runs every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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. 

Preteen Cooking at TPML! with image of chef hat

Preteen Cooking Night!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Kitchen & Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

Formerly Tween Time, Preteen Hangout is a time just for 9-12 year-olds. This week, we will be working in the kitchen together to cook up warm and comforting soup. Please register for this program because of limited space and ingredients. Free!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Community Kitchen & Preston Room
Age Group: Preteens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Formerly Tween Time, Preteen Hangout is a time just for 9-12 year-olds. This week, we will be working in the kitchen together to cook up warm and comforting soup. Please register for this program because of limited space and ingredients. Free!

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. 

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children, Preteens

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.

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.

Text that reads preteen trivia night and images of question marks, puzzled children and a lightbulb

Preteen Trivia Night!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

Formerly Tween Time, Preteen Hangout is a time just for 9-12 year-olds.

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.

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

astronomy night with moon

Astronomy Night

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Casteel, Founders & Preston Room (Combined) at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

See the stars at night, big and bright, from deep in the heart of Texas at Astronomy Night!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel, Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

See the stars at night, big and bright, from deep in the heart of Texas at Astronomy Night!

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.

Pokémon club logo on teal background

Pokémon Club!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

Love Pokémon but don't have somewhere to trade or show off your collection of cards? Students age 8-12 gather every month at the library with their cards! Each month offers a different short activity in addition to trading and collecting.

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

Love Pokémon but don't have somewhere to trade or show off your collection of cards? Students age 8-12 gather every month at the library with their cards! Each month offers a different short activity in addition to trading and collecting.

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

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

Preteens: STEM Night

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

Formerly Tween Time, Preteen Hangout is a time just for 9-12 year-olds. This week, we will be experimenting with Secret Messages (and a little chemistry!). Materials available while supplies last. 

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. This week, we will be experimenting with Secret Messages (and a little chemistry!). Materials available while supplies last. 

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children, Preteens

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.

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 Cooking at TPML! with image of chef hat

Preteen Cooking Night!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Kitchen & Preston Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Age Group:
Preteens

This week, the Preteens are back in the kitchen, cooking up something delicious! Due to limited space and ingredients, please register for this class. Appropriate for ages 9-12. All materials free and available while supplies last. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Community Kitchen & Preston Room
Age Group: Preteens
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week, the Preteens are back in the kitchen, cooking up something delicious! Due to limited space and ingredients, please register for this class. Appropriate for ages 9-12. All materials free and available while supplies last. 

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. 

Japanese Language Study Group

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Come learn more about Japanese language and culture with the help of your peers and our native Japanese speakers  - study group for all ages and skill levels!

Stitch & Sew Saturday

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
TPML Makerspace at Tye Preston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Preteens, Teens, Adults

Join us for Stitch & Sew Saturday at the Makerspace! This monthly sewing program runs every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Stitch & Sew Saturday at the Makerspace! This monthly sewing program runs every 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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.