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Holiday Collection Drives in Full Swing at all City Public Libraries

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City of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI – (News Release) The City’s public libraries are drop-off locations for the following local holiday drives:

  • Critter Comfort Drive benefitting the City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Department (ACS). Currently accepting new, unopened cans of cat food, dog food, blankets, towels, and chew toys. Bagged food is not accepted, and the collection ends on January 31, 2023.

  • Winter Coat Drive benefitting local nonprofit agencies. The City Public Libraries are accepting gently used coats, jackets, and sweaters in all sizes. The collection ends on January 31, 2023.

Donations accepted at all City public libraries:

LA RETAMA CENTRAL LIBRARY 

Address: 805 Comanche, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 
Phone: (361) 826-7000

Library Hours:
Monday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

DR. CLOTILDE P. GARCIA PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Address: 5930 Brockhampton, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 

Phone: (361) 826-2360

Library Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

BEN F. MCDONALD PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Address: 4044 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 

Phone: (361) 826-2356

Library Hours:
Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

JANET F. HARTE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Address: 2629 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 

Phone: (361) 826-2310

Library Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

ANITA & W.T. NEYLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Address: 1230 Carmel Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78411  

Phone: (361) 826-2370

Library Hours:
Monday to Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

OWEN R. HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Address: 3202 McKinzie Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410  

Phone: (361) 826-2350

Library Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Thursday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

For more information, contact La Retama Central Library at 361-826-7000 or visit the City’s website at www.cctexas.com/library.

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