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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 — 57 titles |
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Kids Grow a Garden
06/17/2026 9:30 - 10:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Kids will create a mini 3D house and plant a front yard garden.
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Kids Story Time
06/17/2026 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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Kids Write like an Egyptian
06/17/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Learn how to write using hieroglyphs.
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Kids Magnetic Building
06/18/2026 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 magnetic cubes.
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Teens Deco Polaroid Frames
06/18/2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Decorate a polaroid frame with kawaii inspired charms.
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Niños y Libros
06/18/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Children's literature in Spanish includes a wide variety of written works and illustrations aimed at entertaining or instructing young children. It encompasses classics, picture books, easy-to-read stories, fairy tales, lullabies, fables, folk songs, and more. The types of books and genres suitable for different age groups vary significantly.
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Kids Dino Game
06/18/2026 5:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Dinosaur matching game.
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Adults Decoden Frames
06/20/2026 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Learn how to decorate with decoden. Decoden and charms will be provided.
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Kids Bird Houses
06/22/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Build and decorate a bird houss.
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Kids Dino Pointillism
06/23/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Paint a dinosaur using a art technique called pointillism.
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Teen Time
06/23/2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Teens are invited to watch a film adaption "New Moon", 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 Story Time
06/24/2026 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 Shaker Bookmarks
06/24/2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Make a unique bookmark by using tiny polymer clay charms.
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Kids Fossil Excavation
06/24/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Cosplay as a paleontologist for the day.
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Kids Dino Painting
06/25/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Story Time Room - Staff Reservations Only (No Patron Reservations) Paint a ceramic dinosaur.
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International Teens
06/25/2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room a program that offers the opportunity to explore various cultures through snack tasting. It is recommended to register for this program, which is open to teens between the ages of 12-18. If there are any extra seats available, they will be given to children under 12 only. Parents are welcome to wait outside or pick up their teens/kids after the program ends. We provide a dedicated space for teens/kids to engage and express themselves independently without parental supervision. This program is proudly sponsored by the FVVCL.
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Adults Mug Rug Coasters
06/25/2026 5:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room a program where you will learn to needle punch a coaster.
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Kids Free Play
06/26/2026 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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Teen Van Gogh Sun Flowers
06/26/2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Recreate Vincent Van Gogh's iconic sunflowers with different medias.
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Aduls Keychains
06/27/2026 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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| Location: Val Verde County Library Room: Large Conference Room Personalize a keychain to your niche style using various medias to decorate.
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