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sensory playtime ages 0-5 registration required

Sensory Playtime Playdate

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

✨ Sensory Playtime! ✨

** REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! **
Dive into a world of squishy, splashy, sensory fun!

Story Tails Reading Program Text with picture of books, a black poodle and a little girl reading

Story Tails Reading Program

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Pick out a book and come read with Lucy the Therapy Poodle and her handler Nan Borden! 

Teen Time at TPML in the Kitchen! Pictures of a recipe, a soup pot and an apron

Teen Night in the Kitchen

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

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

This week the teens will be cooking up a Ramen Bar in the kitchen! Due to space and ingredient availability, registration is required. For ages 13-17.

intro to guitar

Intro to Guitar

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Introduction to Guitar with Vic Huvelle

Join us for this 8-week course covering all the things you need to know about guitar. This series will include lessons on chords and some music theory.

For this class, please plan to bring:

Paint & Sip

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Enjoy a refreshing mocktail made by Nicky while local artist Tracy Fortune leads us through a themed acrylic painting!

Check back soon for this month's theme!

2026 Resolutions: Meditation

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Check off all your 2026 Resolutions here at TPML!

Learn more about the benefits of mindfulness before enjoying a guided meditation as a group! Comfortable clothes and a yoga mat recommended. 

Preteen Cooking at TPML! with image of chef hat

Preteen Cooking Night!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Preteens
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!

Winter Plant Propagation w NPSOT

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Join Craig Bruska from the Lindheimer chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas to learn more about winter propagation strategies!

Please register below

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

intro to guitar

Intro to Guitar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Introduction to Guitar with Vic Huvelle

Join us for this 8-week course covering all the things you need to know about guitar. This series will include lessons on chords and some music theory.

For this class, please plan to bring:

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Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Storytime! This nurturing and gentle program is designed for babies from 0-12 months and their caregivers. Join us for an enriching experience that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Japanese Language Study Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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!

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us  for Toddler Storytime! This engaging and interactive program is specially designed for children aged 12 months - 3 years and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Preschool Storytime! This engaging and educational program is designed for children aged 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Storytime! This nurturing and gentle program is designed for babies from 0-12 months and their caregivers. Join us for an enriching experience that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Japanese Language Study Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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!

Saturday Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Preteens
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.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us  for Toddler Storytime! This engaging and interactive program is specially designed for children aged 12 months - 3 years and their caregivers.

LEGO Club!

5:30pm–6:30pm
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Preschool Storytime! This engaging and educational program is designed for children aged 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Curiosity Club: Bridges & Boats

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curiosity Club: Bridges & Boats

Wednesday, March 18th | 4:00–5:00 PM

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Storytime! This nurturing and gentle program is designed for babies from 0-12 months and their caregivers. Join us for an enriching experience that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Japanese Language Study Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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

8:00pm–10:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us  for Toddler Storytime! This engaging and interactive program is specially designed for children aged 12 months - 3 years and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Preschool Storytime! This engaging and educational program is designed for children aged 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Storytime! This nurturing and gentle program is designed for babies from 0-12 months and their caregivers. Join us for an enriching experience that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Growing up Wild: Hiding in Plain Sight

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Growing Up Wild: Hiding in Plain Sight

Some animals are experts at blending in!

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.

Japanese Language Study Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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!

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us  for Toddler Storytime! This engaging and interactive program is specially designed for children aged 12 months - 3 years and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Preschool Storytime! This engaging and educational program is designed for children aged 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Storytime! This nurturing and gentle program is designed for babies from 0-12 months and their caregivers. Join us for an enriching experience that helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Japanese Language Study Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults
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!