Community
Calendar April 2024
GriefShare
When: Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane What: 14-week video and discussion seminar offering support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information and registration, go to griefshare.org or call 512-558-1012
Calling All Instrumentalists
Rehearsals reconvene for the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band. The group will be reading new charts in preparation for spring and summer performances.
The community band is welcoming experienced wind and percussion players with high school experience and beyond.
No audition required, only a desire to play music.
Where: Weekly rehearsals are held at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Contact 512-212-6228 or email the band: aquarenaspringssymphonicband@gmail. com
Life Long Learning: Register Now!
San Marcos Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Life Long Learning of San Marcos is once again offering new Life Long Learning courses for the greater San Marcos area. The classes are primarily for those age 60 and above, but adults of any age are welcome to register. To REGISTER or for more information on the classes, please stop by the Activity Center at 501 East Hopkins, Call 512-393-8280 or visit sanmarcostx. gov/activeSMTX and search LLL for Life Long Learning courses. A minimum number of registrants is required for these classes to make.
Turtle Tuesdays
When: Every Tuesday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside What: Participants can interact with, feed and create enrichmentitems for the turtles who call the Discovery Center home. Food and supplies are provided, and no registration is required for this program. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday except City Holidays, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Join us for Game Day Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot and 42 are provided. We will add new games at your request! New members are welcome. Registration for Game Day is no longer required. Make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!
Cover Letters Made Easy
When: Mondays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Who: Market yourself and gain an edge in today's job market by learning how to write an effective cover letter. We will discuss components of a cover letter, review proper formatting, determine what to include and what to leave out.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Adult Time Out
When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A time to slow down, unwind, and take a break from the usual hustle and bustle of life. Join us for some coloring and/or other mindfulness activities.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Baby Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 12 - 12:30 p.m. & 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your baby (18 mos & under) for lap-sit stories, songs, and bubbles!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Storytime
When: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 - 10:30 & 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
San Marcos Fiber Arts
When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library invites you to sit and knit, crochet, weave, sew, or work on any other fiber project in a relaxed atmosphere with good company. Bring your own projects to work on and join us every Wednesday evening.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Ask a Master Gardener
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Where: SMPL Lobby Who: Master Gardener and staff member, Christi, will be available at a table in the lobby to answer your gardening questions. Stop by and ask Christi your gardening questions.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Resumes Made Easy (Except April 25) When: Thursdays, from 1 - 2 p.m.
Who: Are you job hunting but need help with your resume? Learn how to create a resume, update the one you have, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian.
No resume? Bring your employment and education history.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Job Search Help
When: Fridays from 10 - 11 a.m.
(Except April 5) Who: Let us help you find new employment every step of the way! We will help you find new job postings, write your resume or cover letter, and go into the interview prepared and with confidence.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Tech Friday
When: Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library offers free technology and computer help every Friday in basic computing skills, internet, email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
You can also get help with your mobile device.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Fiber Friends
When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library invites you to sit and knit, crochet, weave, sew, or work on any other fiber project in a relaxed atmosphere with good company. Bring your own projects to work on and join us every Friday morning.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
E5 Fitness
When: Fridays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come enjoy a science-based functional fitness class--self-paced. Info: Call 512-393-8200
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside What: Wild Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday with a different wildlife theme each month. This free, kid-focused program includes education through natural history items, a selfguided activity, thematic color sheet, craft and more. No registration is required for this come-and-go program.
Just Friends: LGBTQIA+ Book Club When: Every fourth Sunday, April 28, 4 P.m. - 5 P.m.
Who: Join us every 4th Sunday at 4 p.m. to discuss and celebrate queer books! Join us this month to discuss any LGBTQIA+ book written before 1980!
Everyone ages 18+ are welcome!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Jewelry Club
When: Monday, April 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join staff member, Tristan, and come make jewelry. Registration required. All materials provided. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Altered Book Art
When: Monday, April 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Altered book art is the practice of using a book as the basis for an art piece or journal. Only found books past their prime will be used in this session—no public library books. Instructor Tanya Turley will lead this informative and interactive altered book art session. All materials provided; however, you may bring items to add to your book. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Garabatos
When: Tuesday, April 30; Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Release your inner artist using a variety of media and playful techniques to gain confidence, become more mindful, slow down, tune your observational and improvisational skills, and be more present. Bilingual. This program is funded by St. David's Foundation; ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Mindfulness Meditation
When: Tuesdays, April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Participants (all levels) will be introduced to different Mindfulness Meditation practices, including “sitting,” “standing” and “lying.” Funded by St.
David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Express Yourself! Self-Discovery through Expressive Arts
When: Tuesday, April 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
AND Thursday, April 4,11 & 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. NO MEETING ON April 25th!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Put on a lens of discovery and use art-making, writing, play, sound, and movement to explore and express who you are! Participants love Express Yourself for the community and playfulness, and leave feeling inspired, free, and more at ease within themselves. No creative arts skills are required, just a willingness to have fun and try something new! Materials provided.
Funded by St. David's Foundation; 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Call for Submissions for When the River Speaks Poetry Publication When: Ongoing Who: When the River Speaks is a new anthology of community poems and artwork, available free at the library. Want to submit your work?
Send poems, art, or questions to [email protected].
Everyone is invited to share the spirit of creativity!
Info: Call 512-393-8200 or [email protected]
May 2024
Blood Drive
When: May 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Perish Hall, 3039 RR12 To make an appointment, visit weareblood.org and use group code A738 For information and eligibility, email [email protected]
