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60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social

Join us every month for a SMASH Social Club, Bowling Social. The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a Bowling Social each month. These bowling events are for ages 60 and above and will be held from 2-4 PM at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 HWY 123, San Marcos, TX. The fee for this event is $5.00/ person and includes shoe rental and 2 games of bowling. We do ask that you RSVP to nriali@sanmarcostx.gov , call (512) 393-8275 or register for this event by visiting www.sanmarcostx.gov/activesmtx and clicking on activities, so we can get a head count to reserve enough lanes. The $5.00 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event. For more information call 393-8400. Bring a friend, it will be a SMASH!

60+ Game Day Club

Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday, now at Dunbar Recreation Center until the San Marcos Activity Center reopens, from 12:30-4 PM. Anyone aged 60 or above, interested in joining the Game Day Club, must register for a Game Day Club 2.0 membership by calling 512-393-8280 or by visiting www.sanmarcostx.gov/activesmtx and clicking on memberships and selecting the Game Day Club 2.0. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. We will add new games at your request! Refreshments will not be served or shared. Members must bring their own snacks and drinks. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!

60+ Game Day Club

Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday, now at Dunbar Recreation Center until the San Marcos Activity Center reopens, from 12:30-4 PM. Anyone aged 60 or above, interested in joining the Game Day Club, must register for a Game Day Club 2.0 membership by calling 512-393-8280 or by visiting www.sanmarcostx.gov/activesmtx and clicking on memberships and selecting the Game Day Club 2.0. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. We will add new games at your request! Refreshments will not be served or shared. Members must bring their own snacks and drinks. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!

Book Matchmaking

Let our librarians play matchmaker! Take a chance and let us set you up on a book date. If you’re lucky, you may even find your next favorite book or author! Fill out the linked form to participate. We will place two books on hold for you, based on your preferences. You must have a San Marcos Public Library card to participate.

Teen Take & Make Service Kit

Need volunteer hours for school? Want to give back to the community? Pick up a teen take & make service kit! This month we’re partnering with Meals on Wheels to create Valentine’s Day placemats for senior citizens. Completed service kits must be returned to the library by January 31st to receive volunteer hours. For ages 12-17.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Chess Night

All ages and skill levels are welcome for casual chess games. Chess sets and clocks provided. Come learn and play.

Swingin’ Swains Concert

Join Marilisa and Tanner for some fun Western-Swing and jazzy songs.

San Marcos Fiber Arts

Join this group to enjoy the fiber craft of your choosing and meet other fiber-loving folks. Bring your own fiber projects to work on. Meets every Wednesday.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Job Search Help

Let us help you find new employment every step of the way! We can help you find new jobs postings, write your résumé or cover letter, and go into the interview confident and prepared. Registration required.

Growing Up Wild

Join us for stories and activities to learn about animal camouflage and how they hide themselves in the wild.

Free HVAC Classes

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Teen Service Club

Need volunteer hours for school? Want to give back to the community? Join our teen service club! This month we’ll be partnering with Meals on Wheels to create Valentine’s Day placemats for senior citizens. For ages 12-17.

Fiber Friends

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.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Tech Friday

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. Registration required.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Free HVAC Classes

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Winter Works for Successful Spring Sprouts

Preparation is key to a successful spring garden no matter what you plan to grow. Get the most out of the spring growing season and keep unwanted/invasive plants at bay by digging into this topic with the San Marcos Discovery Center. Materials provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Coding Club: Families Learning Together

Families are invited to learn the basics of coding at our weekly playshops! Get started with Scratch, a free kid-friendly coding program, then expand to physical computing with tools like the Makey Makey, micro:bits, and craft circuit materials. Activities are designed for ages 7 and up and require some reading skills, with parents participating to support future exploration. For more information about the Families Learning Together project check out their website at: https://fltsmtx.wp.txstate.edu/our-story/

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Navigating the Online Job Search

As individuals and companies adapt to new technology, so does the job hiring process. Companies are hiring, and the application and interview process has gone virtual. Learn best practices for online job searches, digital applications, and Zoom interviews. Registration required.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Free HVAC Classes

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Video Game Night

Join us for an evening of video games! Xbox 360, Atari, and Nintendo Switch games will be available. Ages 10-17 are welcome.

1 Million Cups Greater SMTX

Join us for a free, monthly educational program designed to engage, connect, and support local entrepreneurs and start-ups. Email dcarter@sanmarcostx.gov to register for the Zoom link.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Makerspace: Intro to Jewelry Making

Join library staff member and self-taught jeweler Tristan for an introduction to jewelry making. Participants will learn how to make a “basic jewelry wrap” and a pair of earrings. Materials provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.

San Marcos Fiber Arts

Join this group to enjoy the fiber craft of your choosing and meet other fiber-loving folks. Bring your own fiber projects to work on. Meets every Wednesday.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Free HVAC Classes

Must be eligible to work in the US, have a high school diploma or GED, and not higher than an associate degree from a US college. Taught by Austin Community College and sponsored by Community Action, Inc. To register for an orientation session, please contact Francesca Ramirez at framirez@communityaction.com. Space is limited!

Community Day: Family, Food, and Crafts

Community Action invites the public to join their community of adult learners and their families in a community-building evening of eating and crafts every fourth Thursday. Expect fun, laughter, friend-making, good food, and the opportunity to learn about community programs and library resources. Registration required.

Jennifer’s Book Chat

If you’d like to start reading outside your comfort zone, this program is for you! Discover new books, authors, and hidden gems within our stacks! Staff member Jennifer will announce a surprise topic, and together we’ll select books to discuss at the next meeting.

Fiber Friends

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.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Tech Friday

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. Registration required.

Storytime

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Early Literacy Playroom

Children learn through play! Families can explore hands-on activities designed to teach early literacy skills to children under 5. Walk-in appointments available Mon-Sat, 10 am until 1 hour before the library closes. Limited to one group at a time, for one hour. Disinfected daily. The playroom will be unavailable January 14th-17th.

Altered Book Art

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. Registration required.

Coding Club: Families Learning Together

Families are invited to learn the basics of coding at our weekly playshops! Get started with Scratch, a free kid-friendly coding program, then expand to physical computing with tools like the Makey Makey, micro:bits, and craft circuit materials. Activities are designed for ages 7 and up and require some reading skills, with parents participating to support future exploration. For more information about the Families Learning Together project check out their website at: https://fltsmtx.wp.txstate.edu/our-story/

Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Meeting

Alliance Regional Water Authority

Main Street Advisory Board

Arts Commission Meeting

Neighborhood Enhancement Commissioners Meeting

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting

Parking Advisory Board Meeting

Library Board Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Cemetery Commission Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustments