Preschool Storytime (recommended for ages 3-5) In-Person

Join us for a fun program for children ages 3-5 where we focus on reading readiness! We share best practices for developing early literacy skills, including letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print motivation, and more. We also have fun counting and exploring col......More

Join us for a fun program for children ages 3-5 where we focus on reading readiness! We share best practices for developing early literacy skills, including letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print motivation, and more. We also have fun counting and exploring colors and shapes. After storytime, we get creative with an art activity. Siblings are welcome to attend.Please do not attend programs if any of the following apply:Child has had a fever of 100 or higher within the past 24 hours.Child has vomited or has had diarrhea within the past 24 hours.Child has rash not associated with diapers.Child has a sore throat and/or swollen glands causing difficulty swallowing.Child has constant cough.Child has symptoms of possible communicable disease (colored nasal discharge, red eyes, sore throat, headache, abdominal pain, fever, and/or skin spots, bumps or patches).Storytime depends on the cooperation of parent, child, and presenter. Our main goal is for everyone to have a good time at the library. To make this experience an enjoyable one for your child, we ask for your cooperation and assistance in the following ways:Discuss with your child what to expect at Storytime.Please arrive on time. Children are easily distracted by newcomers.Please take children who become restless outside the Storytime area as not to distract others from the program.Encourage your child to participate in finger plays, songs, and questions asked by the presenter. Your little one is likely to participate if you are also participating.Set a good example. Please remain attentive to the program and your child during Storytime.Encourage children to observe library manners such as: using library voices, refraining from running or climbing, and cleaning up after playtime.

Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

LIbrary Advisory Board Meeting In-Person

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Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Sit & Stitch In-Person

Do you like to knit, crochet, or do other stitching crafts? Come share tips and patterns and socialize with other crafty people. Stitchers of all levels are welcome!

Lobby, New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Device Advice In-Person

Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop and your questions, and drop in for help from our Digital Services Team. These sessions are designed to help familiarize patrons with common device and Internet functions in order to encourage digital literacy in our community.D......More

Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop and your questions, and drop in for help from our Digital Services Team. These sessions are designed to help familiarize patrons with common device and Internet functions in order to encourage digital literacy in our community.Device Advice can include the following:OverDrive/Libby and SimplyE collections for free eBooks and digital audiobooksLibrary resources such as online databases, Hoopla, Pronunciator, etc.Email/Internet basics (please come prepared with your username(s) and password(s))Social mediaUsage of patron-owned devices such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphonesBasic computer troubleshootingOther computer or technology-related questions

Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Sit & Stitch In-Person

Evening gathering of needle and yarn crafters.

Lobby, New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Knit-A-Long Group In-Person

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Lobby, New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Preschool Storytime (recommended for ages 3-5) In-Person

Join us for a fun program for children ages 3-5 where we focus on reading readiness! We share best practices for developing early literacy skills, including letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print motivation, and more. We also have fun counting and exploring col......More

Join us for a fun program for children ages 3-5 where we focus on reading readiness! We share best practices for developing early literacy skills, including letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print motivation, and more. We also have fun counting and exploring colors and shapes. After storytime, we get creative with an art activity. Siblings are welcome to attend.Please do not attend programs if any of the following apply:Child has had a fever of 100 or higher within the past 24 hours.Child has vomited or has had diarrhea within the past 24 hours.Child has rash not associated with diapers.Child has a sore throat and/or swollen glands causing difficulty swallowing.Child has constant cough.Child has symptoms of possible communicable disease (colored nasal discharge, red eyes, sore throat, headache, abdominal pain, fever, and/or skin spots, bumps or patches).Storytime depends on the cooperation of parent, child, and presenter. Our main goal is for everyone to have a good time at the library. To make this experience an enjoyable one for your child, we ask for your cooperation and assistance in the following ways:Discuss with your child what to expect at Storytime.Please arrive on time. Children are easily distracted by newcomers.Please take children who become restless outside the Storytime area as not to distract others from the program.Encourage your child to participate in finger plays, songs, and questions asked by the presenter. Your little one is likely to participate if you are also participating.Set a good example. Please remain attentive to the program and your child during Storytime.Encourage children to observe library manners such as: using library voices, refraining from running or climbing, and cleaning up after playtime.

Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Sit & Stitch In-Person

Do you like to knit, crochet, or do other stitching crafts? Come share tips and patterns and socialize with other crafty people. Stitchers of all levels are welcome!

Lobby, New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Device Advice In-Person

Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop and your questions, and drop in for help from our Digital Services Team. These sessions are designed to help familiarize patrons with common device and Internet functions in order to encourage digital literacy in our community.D......More

Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop and your questions, and drop in for help from our Digital Services Team. These sessions are designed to help familiarize patrons with common device and Internet functions in order to encourage digital literacy in our community.Device Advice can include the following:OverDrive/Libby and SimplyE collections for free eBooks and digital audiobooksLibrary resources such as online databases, Hoopla, Pronunciator, etc.Email/Internet basics (please come prepared with your username(s) and password(s))Social mediaUsage of patron-owned devices such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphonesBasic computer troubleshootingOther computer or technology-related questions

Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch)

Bookin' It- Audiobook Walking Club

Join us for some fresh air and a fun book! We will meet at rotating locations each month and listen to a book while we do an hour-long walk. We will spend the last half-hour discussing our books! Each month, we will select a book, but you are more than welcome to come a......More

Join us for some fresh air and a fun book! We will meet at rotating locations each month and listen to a book while we do an hour-long walk. We will spend the last half-hour discussing our books! Each month, we will select a book, but you are more than welcome to come and listen to whatever book you'd like. First month: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes- A Scandal in Bohemia @ Fischer Park

Off Site