Family Nature Night | Cancelled on Thursday, April 3, 2025

Due to the potential for inclement weather, Family Nature Night is cancelled on Thursday, April 3, 2025. 

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Reading Through It Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our book club and find community with others who have experienced loss due to death.  When you’re grieving, it can feel like you’re out of sync with the rest of the world. You’re not alone.

Homeschool Hangout (Family)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout is for families who homeschool their kids/teens and want to hang out with other families. The whole family is invited to craft, play games, and take part in each month's seasonal activity. This program meets in the Community Room. 

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This month Homeschool Hangout will look to the stars! We will explore astronomy and discover the stories behind constellation names, learn what apps can help ID stars and planets, and talk about upcoming summer meteor showers.

Pokémon Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition

Pokémon Club

Calling all Pokémon fans! Show off your collection—whether it’s in the apps or on cards—at our Pokémon meetup!

Event Details:

This program meets in the YA Room.

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime

Story Hour

Join Children's Librarian, Antonia Bottoms, for stories and activities each Friday in the Children's Room. This program is for all kids!

Bookmobile at Green River Ministries

10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Locations: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile parks at Green River Ministries each Friday, from 10:30-11:30 AM, for the public to browse books, magazines, and DVDs.

Good Earth Garden Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Good Earth Garden Club

Join us for the Good Earth Garden Club, a monthly program where gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike can explore the joys of cultivating plants and using them creatively at home. Each session covers a variety of topics, from growing and maintaining your garden to incorporating fresh vegetation into recipes and decorations. Kara Campbell, with the Taylor County Extension Office, leads this monthly gardening program at TCPL in our Community Room. Please sign up to attend. 

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Join the Good Earth Garden Club in May to learn the process of planting and caring for herbs. Kara will share essential tips for soil selection, watering, sunlight needs, and harvesting. 

Mom's Night Out: Karaoke Games

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Moms, this one’s for you! Grab a friend and join us at the library on May 9th for a laid-back Karaoke Party! Not a singer? No worries—our fun games will keep everyone entertained.

Weekend Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Weekend Edition

Join us for The Weekend Edition! A relaxed book club for college-age adults and older who love great reads and conversation without the weekday rush. Each month features a genre theme, and participants can read any book within that genre before joining us to share and discuss. 

We meet the second Saturday of each month from 10–11 AM in the TCPL Community Room—come whenever it fits your schedule and enjoy a great bookish chat!

Event Details:

Monthly Genres:
May 10th - Historical Fiction
June 7th - Young Adult Fantasy
July 12th - Beach Reads
August 9th - Romance

Coloring Corner for Adults

All Day
Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Coloring Corner Pick Up Kit

Unleash your creativity with our free monthly Coloring Kits, available for pick-up at Taylor County Public Library on the second Tuesday of each month! Each kit includes a selection of themed coloring pages perfect for adults to enjoy at home. (Available while supplies last.)
 

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May Kit Theme: Fantasy
June Kit Theme: Color Our World
July Kit Theme: Summer Fun

English Conversation for ELLs

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For patrons practicing the English language, you are welcome to join Midge Hunt at the TCPL Community Room each Tuesday at 10 AM. For patrons at beginner-advanced levels. All are welcome!

Rhyme Time (0-3 years old)

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime

Rhyme Time

TCPL's Rhyme Time is on every Tuesday at 10 AM. We will sing songs, learn sign language, and play with our friends! Come visit and make new friends!

Move at Noon

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Move at Noon

Take a break from your workday and join us at the library for Move at Noon! This weekly lunchtime exercise program will help you recharge and have fun. Each Tuesday from 12:00 to 1 PM, we’ll use the library’s collection of classic exercise DVDs to explore a variety of fitness styles—from Zumba to yoga, Pilates, and more.  No registration is required—just bring your water bottle, wear comfortable clothes, and get ready to Move at Noon!

We also invite local exercise experts to join the fun! If you’re a fitness professional interested in leading a session, we’d love to hear from you. Please email natashanall@tcplibrary.org for more information.

Creativebug Crafting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Creativebug Crafting

This program is perfect for craft enthusiasts interested in crafting at the library with other patrons. We meet in the TCPL Community Room. Creativebug is not only a craft program, it's also an online resource! Visit Creativebug with your Taylor County Public Library Card here.

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May project: DIY Boutonnieres 

Book Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Swap

Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep. 

Event Details:

Book Swap returns this fall! Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday each month between 2:00 and 4:00 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep.

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Healing Hands Crafting Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you experiencing grief? You are not alone. Join Hosparus' Healing Hands Crafting Group to honor and remember loved ones who have passed with crafts and community. This program is open to teens and adults (13+).

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Join Cheryl Crenshaw for Chair Yoga, a low-impact exercise program suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Sessions are held in the Taylor County Public Library Community Room. Experience the benefits of movement and relaxation in a supportive environment!

Teen Treats

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School

Teen Treats

Whether you love baking or have no clue where to start, join us for a fun, hands-on baking class! Each session, we’ll tackle 1-2 recipes, learn how to assemble ingredients, and whip up some delicious treats.

Event Details:

Back by popular demand... PANCAKE ART! A previous Teen Treats event was such a hit, you asked for more — so we’re flipping up the fun once again. Join us on May 14th from 3:30-4:30 PM to create some incredible edible art.

Reading Through It Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our book club and find community with others who have experienced loss due to death.  When you’re grieving, it can feel like you’re out of sync with the rest of the world. You’re not alone.

Learners Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Learners' Book Club

Learners Book Club encourages robust debate, diverse reading selection, and community networking. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM at Harden Coffee. Join us!  

Event Details:

The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus (available for checkout) or The New Complete Works of Flavius Josephus by Flavius Josephus and Paul L. Maier
 

Animanga Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Crafts

Animanga Club

If you love all things anime and manga, this club is definitely for you! Geared for kids ages 11-17 (grades 6-12), this club is a great place to explore Asian culture, discuss your latest show or read, and create related crafts and artwork. Snacks provided!

This program meets in the YA Room.

Event Details:

If you love all things anime and manga, this club is definitely for you! Geared for kids ages 11-17 (grades 6-12), this club is a great place to explore Asian culture, discuss your latest show or read, and create related crafts and artwork.

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime

Story Hour

Join Children's Librarian, Antonia Bottoms, for stories and activities each Friday in the Children's Room. This program is for all kids!

Bookmobile at Green River Ministries

10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Locations: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile parks at Green River Ministries each Friday, from 10:30-11:30 AM, for the public to browse books, magazines, and DVDs.

Homeschool Laser Tag

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition
Event Details:

A special Homeschooler Laser Tag will occur after the library closes! Homeschooled kids (10-17) are invited to eat pizza, hang out, and play Laser Tag against their friends!