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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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Hoopla Login Needed In-Library Use Only Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. |
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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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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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| 2024 National Book Award for Poetry — 10 titles |
| 2024 TAYSHAS Reading List — 27 titles |
| 2025 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List — 26 titles |
| 2025 Texas Topaz Adult Nonfiction Reading List — 8 titles |
| Best Graphic Novels for Adults — 10 titles |
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| Read with Jenna at the VVCL — 26 titles |
| Reese's Book Club Picks at the VVCL — 57 titles |
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| Story Time | |
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07/16/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) 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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| Art Studio: Free Play | |
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07/16/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations)
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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: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) 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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| Coffee and... Richie Peña | |
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07/19/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Join us for Coffee and...local artist Richie Peña! Richie Peña returns to his hometown of Del Rio, Texas after living in Dallas for the past two years where he was an adjunct printmaking professor at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas and collaborative master printmaker at his community printshop, Familia Printshop. Peña has now established his printshop at the Del Rio Council for the Arts at the Firehouse Gallery where he plans on educating the community on printmaking.
Peña received his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, (2020) and his Bachelors of Fine Arts at the University of Texas Permian Basin, (2017).
Peña has worked as a collaborative printmaker and has printed impressions for artists Ben Muñoz, Connie Arismendi, Maricela Sanchez, Lance Letscher, Pepe Coronado, Kyle Hawley, Miguel Aragón, David Everett, James Sullivan, Adrian Armstrong, Melissa Miller, Michael Reeder, Arely Morales, and Anna Redman.
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| Paper Masks | |
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07/21/2025 3:30 - 4:31 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) 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: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) 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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| Friendship Bracelets | |
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07/22/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Join us in creating beaded bracelets!
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| Story Time | |
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07/23/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations)
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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 Room: Large Conference Room 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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| Free Play Friday | |
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07/25/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Unstructured, child play without adult guidance or specific goals.
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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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