Devine – This summer’s activities and entertainment kicked off Wednesday, June 4th with a salute to our Community Helpers beginning at 1:00 pm. Our special guests were from Devine Police Department, Medina County Sheriff’s Department, Devine Volunteer Fire Department, Natalia Fire Department’s Sparky the Fire Dog, Texas Department of Public Safety; ESD #4 EMT’s, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden. There was an opportunity to visit with each department and to learn about their jobs and they brought vehicles for the kids to see.
READING CHALLENGE
The Summer Reading Challenge is kicked off this June. See separate article.
CLUBS:
Art Club meetings will be Monday, June 23rd and Monday, July 28th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The Club is open to participants 7+ years old (adults are welcome). All supplies are provided by the library simply show up, get creative and have fun. We begin taking reservations the Monday prior to the meetings. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Crafting after Hours meetings will be Thursday, June 12th and July 10th from 6 pm – 8 pm (the library will not be open at this time). This is an after-hours event open to those 18-year-old and up. The June meeting participants will be making Glass Etchings. July participants will be learning how to transfer photos to wood plaques. All supplies provided by the library. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Mr. J’s Tabletop Role Playing Game – Join our game master, Mr. J, as you dive into an epic story built by YOU—through creative character building and easy-to-learn rules. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, this is your chance to explore a world of imagination and fun! Meetings are Tuesday, June 17th and July 15th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Open to those entering the 5th grade and up. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Mr. J’s Theatre Craft Workshop – a hands-on event where creativity takes center stage!
Join us for an afternoon of imagination and fun as we dive into the world of theatre arts.
Each session will spotlight a different theatre craft—perfect for young creators who love to design, build, and express themselves! Meetings will be Tuesdays, June 10th; June 24th; July 8th; and July 22nd from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is open to students entering 3rd grade and up. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Lego Club meetings will be Monday, June 9th and Monday July 14th, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. The Club is open to children 5+ years old. Parent or caregiver supervision is required. We provide the Legos you provide the imagination. We begin taking reservation the Monday prior to the meetings. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Preschool story time continues through the summer weekly on Tuesdays @ 10:30 am. Story time is open to children aged 1 yr to 5 yrs old. Each week participants are read a story and instructed in a craft or activity. Reservations required. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
Teen Club meetings will be Monday, June 16th and Monday, July 21st, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The June meeting the participants will be provided all supplies to create their own Candy Terrarium. The July meeting will be an Oreo Taste Testing and Judging. We begin taking reservation the Monday prior to the meetings. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call the circulation desk at the library.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Afternoon @ the Movies summer schedule: June 11th –Kung Fu Panda (PG-94 min); June 25th – Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG-92 min); July 2nd – Mufasa: the Lion King (PG-2 hrs); July 9th – Moana 2 (PG-100 min); July 16th – Dog Man (PG-90 min). Doors will open at 12:30 pm show time will be 1:00 pm. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy the movie. All youth will be provided a snack and drink courtesy of HEB Helping Here. Capacity limit for movie events is 225.
Our first entertainer for the summer will be the ever popular and admired magician/comedian Spikey Mikey on Wednesday, June 18th at 2:00 pm (please the note the time change). His previous visits to the library have kept everyone laughing and amazed by his magic. Spikey Mikey provides a funny, interactive program that encourages kids to read by showing how valuable reading can be, both for fun and for careers later in life. Doors for this event will open at 1:30 pm and admittance is on a first come basis. There is a capacity limit of 200 for this event. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN SEATING WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SEAT BASIS.
Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show featuring Dr. Pennington – Monday, July 7th at 1:00 pm. The presentation promises to be more than just a magic show. The presenter is a professor of chemistry having fun, and explaining along the way what we’re seeing. There will also be a fair amount of audience participation. This is Dr. Pennington’s 3rd visit to the library and he is always very entertaining. There is a capacity limit of 225 for this event. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN SEATING WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SEAT BASIS.
Mini Golf @ the library. On Wednesday, July 23rd the Driscoll Public Library will be transformed into a mini golf course for the second year in a row. The first hour (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) of this event will be reserved for area Day Cares and groups larger than 15 (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED). All others are invited to drop by to play a round of golf anytime between 2 pm – 4 pm. The course, which will be set up by a professional mini golf company and library volunteers, will wind through the stacks of the library. We hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to see the library in a new way as they play the course. Participants will receive a small prize after completing the course.
The staff at the Driscoll Public Library is excited to be offering a full summer of programs and entertainment for our community again and are looking for to a successful year. All library programs are free.
For a calendar of all events taking place at the library stop at the circulation desk in the library. We are located at 202 E. Hondo Ave in Devine. For information on any of our events follow us on Facebook at @ Driscoll-Public-Library-Devine. For further information and program reservations call 830-663-2993, Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm.
