Community
Calendar July 2024
Life Long Learning — San Marcos Register Now!
LLL-smtx provides accessible no-cost/ low-cost experiences for San Marcos-area older adults to explore, question, learn, and engage with others. Visit www.
LLLsanmarcos.org for information about courses and events, including how to register. Come learn with us.
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.
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive 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 self-guided activity, thematic color sheet, craft and more. No registration is required for this come-and-go program. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
What: Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provided. New members are welcome. We had a great response from people that want to learn to play Mahjong. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough people to teach them. If you know how to play Mahjong and are interested in helping others learn to play, please join us for Game Day on Mondays. We have also been asked to see if there are people interested in playing Pinochle, Euchre, Backgammon, Canasta, and regular dominoes. If you have any questions, or would like to play any of these games, call 512-393-8275 or email to [email protected].
Registration for Game Day is no longer required. Make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!
Where: San Marcos Activity Center
Summer in the Park Concert Series FREE music in the park every Thursday in the summer beginning June 6 - August 8. Click the link in the title for the fullsummer lineup!
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N CM Allen Rainout site: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street
Movies In Your Park
Tuesdays in the summer beginning June 25 (locations vary) Pre-movie activities begin at 7:30 p.m.; movie begins around 8:45 p.m.
(dependent on sunset) Where: Rio Vista Pool, 555 Cheatham FREE!
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 the components of a cover letter, review proper formatting, and determine what content to include and what to leave out.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Hill Country MHDD Care Navigator When: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The Care Navigation team consists of friendly experts from Hill Country MHDD Centers who are dedicated to connecting individuals to available resources in their community. This assistance is provided by grant funding through SAMHSA to help address social determinants of health. Care navigation is provided through one-on-one meetings on a walk-in basis. We understand that everyone's needs are unique, and we will determine what barriers and needs exist and work together to develop a personalized plan.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Adult Time Out
When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Except for July 23rd) 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 a.m. & 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 p.m. 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: San Marcos Public Library 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
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.
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 confidently.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200 Room: Learning Center
Tech Friday
When: Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
No Tech Help on 7/26 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. Meets every Friday.
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.
Recommended for adults; minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Play Bridge
When: Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come play bridge and have fun! For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Yoga: Monday Night Reset
When: Monday, July 15, 22 & 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join yoga teacher E.D. Watson for a chill, relaxing yoga practice. Bring a mat & props you like to use.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Legal Aid from Austin Tenants Council When: Monday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Where: SMPL Meeting Room A/B If you are a tenant having issues with your landlord, Austin Tenants Council (ATC) is here to help you. ATC provides counseling, mediation services to settle landlord-tenant conflicts, eviction prevention, discrimination, and fair housing complaints, assistance in submitting requests for reasonable accommodations or modifications, referrals of specific legal issues to the housing team attorneys of Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, and more. TRLA Lawyers can offer legal counsel, assist in settling disputes with landlords, and even represent you in court. No registration is required.
Si es un inquilino que tiene problemas con el propietario, el Austin Tenants Council (ATC) está aquí para ayudarlo. Únase a ATC en la biblioteca para obtener más información sobre los diversos servicios que ATC puede brindarle para proteger sus derechos como inquilino.
