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| Story Time | |
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05/21/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
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| Get Fit! at the VVCL | |
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05/21/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Branch Library This week's class will be held at the Val Verde County Branch Library.
Improve your mobility, strength, and circulation using seated exercises and resistance bands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your water. Resistance bands will be provided, and participants can take them home after the session. This program is recommended for adults 18 and up.
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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05/21/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| 1k Before Kindergarten | |
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05/22/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program designated towards enriching early literacy through singing, playing, and reading aloud.
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| Art Studio (Teens) | |
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05/22/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Explore your creativity with pearler beads.
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| Art Studio (Adults) | |
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05/22/2025 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Create a unique masterpiece of your own in a fun and relaxing environment. This program is for adults ages 18 and up.
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| Free Play Friday | |
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05/23/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Writer's Café | |
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05/27/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A supportive program for young writers aged 12-18, fostering creativity through writing exercises, sharing ideas, and providing a space to hone their craft in a non-school environment.
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05/28/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
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| Get Fit! at the VVCL | |
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05/28/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Improve your mobility, strength, and circulation using seated exercises and resistance bands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your water. Resistance bands will be provided, and participants can take them home after the session. This program is recommended for adults 18 and up.
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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05/28/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Art Studio (Kids) | |
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05/29/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Explore creativity and expand fine motor skill with magic mold clay! (Story Time Room)
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| Dog Man Movie Matinee | |
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05/29/2025 5:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Join us for a Family Movie Day ft. Dog Man. Fresh popcorn will be provided. (Drink not included.)
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| Free Pay Friday | |
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05/30/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Self- directed play, where children can choose from various activities.
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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06/04/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room
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| Art Studio presents "Teen Time" | |
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06/09/2025 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Every Tuesday (excluding June 3rd) *TEENS* are invited to a movie adaptation matinee, followed by a craft project related to the film or other themes. These events offer a mix of entertainment and creative expression, often with provided materials and lunch (PIZZA) -Please bring a covered drink.
-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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| Fine Art for Kids | |
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06/09/2025 3:30 - 5:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Color Theory (Toddlers) | |
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06/10/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Teen Scene | |
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06/10/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| Art & Audiobooks | |
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06/10/2025 3:30 - 5:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Story Time | |
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06/11/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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06/11/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Kids Expressionism | |
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06/12/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| YA Book Club (Teens) | |
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06/12/2025 5:30 - 7:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room
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| Bad Art Night | |
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06/12/2025 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Sensory Bins (Toddlers) | |
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06/13/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Friendship Bracelets (Teens) | |
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06/16/2025 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Make your own Bucket Hat | |
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06/16/2025 3:30 - 5:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Paleontology | |
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06/17/2025 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Teen Scene | |
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06/17/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| DIG IT! | |
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06/17/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Gardening | |
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06/18/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Wear it like Frida! | |
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06/18/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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06/18/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Hopscotch | |
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06/20/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| To Dye For Silk Scarfs | |
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06/20/2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| Exploring Science | |
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06/20/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program dedicated to teaching secondary students about earth, life, and physical science.
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| Picture It! | |
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06/23/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Technical Program | |
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06/23/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Exploring Nature | |
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06/24/2025 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Story Time | |
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06/25/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
In room:
Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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06/25/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Clay Portraits (Children & Teens) | |
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06/26/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Movie Night | |
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06/26/2025 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Scavenger Hunt (Toddlers) | |
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06/27/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Picture It Imperfect! | |
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06/27/2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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07/02/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Clay Impressions (Teens & Children) | |
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07/07/2025 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Salt Dough Fossils | |
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07/07/2025 3:00 - 4:45 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Story Time | |
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07/09/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
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Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Painting Seashells | |
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07/09/2025 3:00 - 4:45 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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07/09/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Salt Painting | |
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07/10/2025 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Sensory Bins (Toddlers) | |
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07/11/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| 3D Family Story | |
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07/14/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Cuenta me tu historia (Bilingual) | |
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07/14/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Shark Week Activity | |
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07/15/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Teen Scene | |
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07/15/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| Story Time | |
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07/16/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) A program for pre-school or young children where a book is read. This helps spark a child's imagination, paying attention, and being part of a group.(Every Wednesday in the Story Time Room)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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07/16/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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| Campfire Stories | |
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07/17/2025 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room
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| Superhero Capes | |
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07/18/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Recycle an old t-shirt and make it into your favorite super hero cape.
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| Poetry in a box | |
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07/18/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room
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| Recycle Regatta | |
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07/21/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library
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| Paper Masks | |
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07/21/2025 3:30 - 4:31 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Explore your creativity by decorating a animal paper mask.
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| Spy School | |
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07/22/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use) Children will cosplay as spies and solve a mystery.
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| Teen Scene "Musical" | |
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07/22/2025 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room EVERY TUESDAY (EXCLUDING JUNE 3rd) FROM 11AM-1:30PM, teens are invited to a movie matinee, followed by a craft project related to the film or other themes. These events offer a mix of entertainment and creative expression, often with provided materials and lunch (PIZZA)
-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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| Story Time | |
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07/23/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Staff Only (No Patron Use)
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| Scene It! (Teens) | |
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07/23/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room A painting capturing a famous scene from a movie or book! The artist can evoke the atmosphere of the film, capturing the action, emotion, and visual style of the original scene.
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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07/23/2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room
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| Friends of the VVCL | |
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07/24/2025 10:00 AM - 1:25 PM Location: Val Verde County Library
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| Scouting America Archery | |
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07/24/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Tweens and teens ONLY (Age 8-18)
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| Folkorico Performance | |
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07/24/2025 6:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Community performance!
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| Movie Matinee | |
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07/25/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Inside Out movie showing! Free popcorn provided, bring your *covered* drink. (Family event)
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| Fiber Arts Social | |
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07/30/2025 12:30 - 1:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Small Conference Room Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and connect with fellow fiber artists in our community. No formal instruction at this time.
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