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Library Announces Free Summer Events


  • La Retama Central Library 805 Comanche Street Corpus Christi, TX, 78401 United States (map)

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.

Earlier Event: June 3
Bay Jammin’ Cinema Series 2022
Later Event: June 6
Summer Group Swim Lessons