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

Story Tails Reading Program

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

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

Children who read aloud to therapy animals show dramatic improvement in their reading skills and confidence because the animals provide a safe space for beginning or struggling readers.

intro to guitar

Intro to Guitar

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

photo of lucy, a black poodle service dog

Story Tails Reading Program

Tuesday, February 3, 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 is Crafting Creations with pictures of crafts

Teen Night: Science-y Crafts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

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

This week the Teens will be having fun creating secret messages using some simple ingredients and fun chemical reactions. For ages 13-17. Materials free and available while supplies last. 

intro to guitar

Intro to Guitar

Wednesday, February 4, 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:

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

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

LEGO Club with colorful bricks

LEGO Club!

Saturday, February 7, 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.

Pink and Blue -y preschool valentine party - Wednesday February 11th 10-11:30 AM registration required

Preschool Special Event: Pink and Blue-y Valentine Party

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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:

Join us for a special Valentine Party! We'll have crafts and play games like Keepy Uppy, Freeze dance, and more! Come dressed in your favorite valentines sparkles, and come ready to party!

intro to guitar

Intro to Guitar

Wednesday, February 11, 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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Hill Country Makers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Cancelled
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

11:30am–3:00pm
Adults
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 Canadian French 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

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Preston Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Drop in for a Mahjong Open Play session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month!

Please note that this is not an instructional class. Limited tile sets available, recommended to bring your own sets and cards if you have them.

Tech Help

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
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!

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. 

Fiber Arts Gathering

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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: Sticker Making

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: TPML Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make your own custom stickers in the Makerspace using the Cricut and an inkjet printer! Bring your own photos and graphics on a flash drive or find images for your stickers when you get here. 

Ages 18+ only. 

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. 

Intro to Guitar

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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:

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. 

Makerspace Equipment Certification

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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.

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.

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. 

Tech Help - Apple Only

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board 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.

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. 

TPML Adult Book Club- Bookleggers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

TPML is beginning a book club for Adults led by Library Specialist Stephanie!

This month's read: "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova

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.

Watercolor Drop-in

9:15am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Gathering Area
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. Bring your own paints and projects.

Tech Help

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
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!

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. 

Computer Maintenance for Windows PCs

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to maintain the hardware and software of your desktop or laptop PC. Bring your computer to class if you would like specialized help afterward or to follow along. 

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. 

Spanish Charlas

12:00pm–1:00pm
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!

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.

Makerspace Equipment Certification

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
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.

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.

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

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!

Tech Help

10:00am–10:30am
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
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!

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. 

Makerspace Equipment Certification

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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.

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.

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. 

Hill Country Makers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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

11:30am–3:00pm
Adults
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 Canadian French to Cajun/Creole. These levels of French are for beginners learning the language to those fluent who want to practice their French.

Tech Help

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
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!

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. 

Fiber Arts Gathering

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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! 

Intro to Guitar

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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:

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. 

Makerspace Equipment Certification

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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.

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.

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.