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NoveList Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Need help figuring out what book you might like to read next? Search Novelist by series, by author read a likes, award winning books, genre (western, Christian fiction, historical novel, and lots more). A great tool to help readers like you find a book you will enjoy reading. |
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NewspaperARCHIVE Login Needed In-Library Use Only NewspaperARCHIVE is the world's best resource for historical and genealogical information. Our unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. |
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TexShare Databases Login Needed In-Library Use Only Includes thousands of full-text magazines and newspapers, WorldCat (35 million library records), Science and Literature databases, on-line encyclopedias, etc. |
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Gale Databases Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access to thousands of research topics and magazine articles |
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Pronunciator Login Needed In-Library Use Only A fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. |
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Learning Express Login Needed In-Library Use Only Your source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners. |
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Texas Legal Forms Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access to most legal forms, specific to the state of Texas. |
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Geni Login Needed In-Library Use Only Geni is solving the problem of genealogy and building the definitive online family tree. IN-LIBRARY ONLY for Geni Pro. |
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HeritageQuest Login Needed In-Library Use Only HeritageQuest genealogy resource |
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LibriVox Login Needed In-Library Use Only Public domain recordings of public domain literature. Plays anywhere! |
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Medline Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Authoritative information from government agencies and other health-related organizations. |
| 1 K Books Before Kindergarten — 74 titles |
| 2024 Lone Star Reading List — 16 titles |
| 2024 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List — 28 titles |
| 2024 National Book Award for Poetry — 11 titles |
| 2024 TAYSHAS Reading List — 25 titles |
| 2025 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List — 26 titles |
| 2025 Texas Topaz Adult Nonfiction Reading List — 7 titles |
| Best Graphic Novels for Adults — 10 titles |
| NY Times Best Books of the 21st Century — 28 titles |
| Oh, the Horror! — 48 titles |
| Read with Jenna at the VVCL — 22 titles |
| Reese's Book Club Picks at the VVCL — 58 titles |
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Adult: Mixed Media
06/06/2026 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room art based programming - create an art piece using mixed media.
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Kids Pasta Paleontology
06/08/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) art based programming - where kids will create a dinosaur out of pasta.
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Teens Felt Pendant
06/08/2026 2:30 - 3:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Get crafty by creating a felt pendant with your name on it. Varies forms of media can be used for this craft.
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Kids Mini Greenhouse
06/08/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Kids will learn about germinating seeds in a zip lock bag.
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Kids Claytopia
06/09/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Explore creativity and expand fine motor skill with clay.
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Teen Time
06/09/2026 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Teens are invited to watch a film adaption "City of Bones", followed by a craft project related to the film or the book. These events offer a mix of entertainment and creative expression. Lunch (pizza) is provided FOR TEENS ONLY please bring a covered drink. Parents may wait outside the room or leave the building while teen is in program. However teens must be picked up by a parent after program is over.
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Kids Dino Hunt
06/09/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Dinosaur themed scavenger hunt.
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Kids Story Time
06/10/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Bring your little ones to our story time event where they can immerse themselves in a world of imagination through stories, crafts, and games. It will be a fun-filled and interactive experience that will engage their creativity and keep them entertained. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with your child and create lasting memories together in a social setting.
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Teens Tin Wallets
06/10/2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Create a custom mini wallet from an Altoid tin box.
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Teens Shell Frames
06/10/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Decorate a photo frame with sea shells.
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Kids Story Time
06/11/2026 9:30 - 10:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Bring your little ones to our story time event where they can immerse themselves in a world of imagination through stories, crafts, and games. It will be a fun-filled and interactive experience that will engage their creativity and keep them entertained. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with your child and create lasting memories together in a social setting.
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Kids Magic Foam
06/11/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Early stem building exercise using foam made from corn.
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Kids Life Cycle of an Ant
06/11/2026 5:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) A program where kids will learn about the different life stages of ants. They will also create a layered cardstock version of an ant.
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Kids Free Play
06/12/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) This hour-long session is specifically designed for infants to Kindergarten-aged children to enjoy and explore different textures, sounds, and sensations. There will be various activity stations for group sensory play set up in the Story Time room for the children to engage with.
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Teens Dino Soap
06/12/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Let's make some soap!
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Teen/Adults K-Pop Photo card Exchange & Decorate
06/13/2026 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room For the K-POP STANS! Exchange photo cards and decorate photo sleeves with stickers.
Stickers, gems, and photo sleeves will be provided. (PHOTO CARDS ARE NOT INCLUDED.)
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