The La Retama Central Library announces a summer-long schedule of free special events for all ages beginning Saturday, June 4 and running through Saturday, August 27. The library is located at 805 Comanche Street.
Summer Schedule of FREE Events:
Saturday, June 4 – A Faire at the Library, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meet and Greets with Local Authors
Writing Workshops (Creative Writing and Self-Publishing)
Cosplay Costume Contest (Categories: Anime, Period Piece, Superhero, Supervillain)
Swordfight Demonstrations by the Shire of the Seawinds
Saturday, June 11 – Maker’s Day, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Art Show with Hand-Crafted Items
World-Wide Knit in Public Day (Yarn Dyeing, Wreath Making, Paint Pouring, Sewing)
Select classes require registration. Contact the library at (361) 826-7055 for more information.
Saturday, July 30 – Back to Stranger Things, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Crafts, Games, Live Music, Costume Contest
Ages 12 and up
Saturday, August 27 – Bridgerton Ball, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Live Music, Ballroom Dance Lessons, Crafting Classes, Market-Place Shopping, Tea and Scones, Costume Contest - Who will be named Diamond of the Sea?
Ages 16 and up
For a complete list of events scheduled at all City libraries, visit www.cctexas.com/library.