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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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

A still from The Nutcracker play performed by Ballet Frontier

The Nutcracker Performance by Ballet Frontier of Texas

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us as Ballet Frontier of Texas comes to Canyon Lake for a performance of The Nutcracker!

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Seed Library Seed Cleaning

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Join us to get seeds cleaned and prepped for adding to our Seed Library! New seed donations welcome, please bring in a brown paper bag with the scientific name written on it. Come and go during the time listed!

beehive frame

Apiary: Intro to Beekeeping for All Ages!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Apiary (Bee Hives), Workshop

Age Group:

Preteens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Preteens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Apiary (Bee Hives), Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about the fundamentals of beekeeping from the Comal County Beekeepers Association! Afterwards we'll suit up to go into the Apiary and do maintenance work on the hives.

Mom and toddler building stack of blocks

SJRC Mothers and Littles Series

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Founders & Preston Room (Combined)
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Our friends at SJRC believe that motherhood is even more beautiful with community.

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

Story Tails Reading Program

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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!

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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!

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Tech Help

10:00am–10:30am
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. 

Astronomy Night

7:00pm–9:00pm
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.

What's New in Medicare with AACOG

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Casteel Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Join Elia Pardo of Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) for this informational overview of Medicare updates in 2026! 

If you regularly take medications, please bring your prescription(s) with you for personalized assistance.

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. 

Classics Club: Madame Bovary

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tye Preston Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Classics Club meets monthly to discuss a piece of classical literature selected by the class and group leader Bruce Brogdon. 

This month's read: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert 

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
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
Upcoming
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. 

Tech Help - Apple Only

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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. 

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
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. 

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. 

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
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. 

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. 

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
Upcoming
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. 

Tech Help - Apple Only

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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.