MOORE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER EVENTS
Parents and Infant Events:
Mothers & Babies
Fridays, October 25 at 10 a.m.
This is an interactive, 6-week evidence-based program that shares useful, long-term tools and skills to help pregnant women, and their families manage stress and/or reduce symptoms of depression. For questions, please contact Program Coordinator Eyvette Baldwin at ebaldwin@depelchin.org.
Children’s Events:
Toddler Storytime
For ages 1 – 3
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, and 29 at 10 a.m.
Toddlers will listen to stories, sing/move to music and action rhymes, and enjoy bubbles and playtime with others.
Preschool Storytime
For ages 3 – 5
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, and 30 at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers will hear stories, sing/dance to music and rhymes, then enjoy fingerplays and a fun craft or special activity.
LEGO Free Build
For ages 5 – 12
Monday, October 14 at 11 a.m.
Children are invited to build, build, build with our extensive Lego collection. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the blocks!
October Family Movie: We Witchy Sisters Three
For ages 5 – 12
Thursday, October 17 at 1 p.m.
Rated PG. Watch as a teenage boy, his little sister, and his crush as they deal with the accidental awakening of three witches in Salem, Massachusetts. Halloween hijinks ensue! Popcorn will be provided.
Teen Events:
Teen Horror & Mystery Movie: Surviving the Night Shift
For ages 12 – 18
Monday, October 14 at 2 p.m.
Rated PG-13. Follow a troubled young man who becomes a security guard for a pizzeria…and sets himself on the path to uncover its darkest secrets. Popcorn will be provided.
Creativity Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, October 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Held in the Large Meeting Room this month. Need a calm, quiet place to work on your art, writing, etc.? Stop by the library and chat with other creatives as you work on your project! Quick crafts will be provided for those wanting to join in.
AMOCO FCU Presents Earning a Living
For ages 12 – 18
Thursday, October 24 at 3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Teens ages 12 – 18 are invited to look at the role of college in their financial future, explore the five steps to financial health, learn about paycheck deductions and common employer benefits, and learn the importance of planning now for their financial future. To register, call (409) 949-3008 or email mrocio@texascitytx.gov. Walk-ins are welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m.
See if your character will survive the harrowing situations posed by the dungeon master! More details about the mission/questline will follow at the meeting. Currently hosting one-shot adventures.
Teen Horror & Ghost Movie: The Malevolent House
For ages 12 – 18
Monday, October 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13. Join us at the library as we follow a family that moves into a new home, only to be tormented by evil spirits hoping to claim their eldest son. Popcorn will be provided.
Adult Events:
ESL Conversation Circle
Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Do you need to practice your English Skills? Join us for some informal conversation and role-play to improve your English skills. / ¿Necesitas practicar tus en inglés? Únase a nosotros para una conversación informal y un juego de roles para mejorar sus en inglés.
U.S. Citizenship Class with Ser y Hacer
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, & 30 at 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is for US green card holders who anticipate beginning the naturalization process. Free for adults; to register, call Magdalena Alvarado at (409) 888-0062.
Texas City Ancestry Searchers Meetup
Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m.
All genealogy enthusiasts are welcomed to have their burning questions answered!
Genealogy Lock-In
Friday, October 18 from 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us at the library for a statewide, collaborative Genealogy Lock-In! Come listen to a variety of topics being discussed both in-person and virtually. To register and for more questions, please call (409) 643-5977. This is a joint event with the Genealogy Network of Texas and other genealogy groups.
Adult Game Night
Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Want to make new friends or learn how to play new games? Got a game you want to share with other players? Stop by the library the fourth Tuesday of every month!
Small Business Success Series: Managing Cash Flow
Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn to focus on cash flow management using practical problem solving as an essential competency of business ownership. To register, jmatos@texascitytx.gov or call (409) 643-5974. This program is facilitated by Frost Bank.
After Hours Movie (18+): Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!
Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. When a newly engaged couple ends up stranded in an isolated area, the two must seek help at the castle of a strange, mad scientist. To register, email jmatos@texascitytx.gov or call (409) 643-5974. PLEASE NOTE: This movie event is for adults only (18+). Audience participation is encouraged, but no throwing of toast, please.
Computer Classes:
Basic Email
Friday, October 18 at 10 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to open, reply to & compose emails, attach and send a document; create and navigate folders. To register, visit the Info Desk at Moore Memorial Public Library or call (409) 643-5977.
Basic Word I
Friday, October 25 at 10 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to use the various tools in the Word toolbar; use basic keyboard shortcuts; cut, copy, and paste a block of text; create new, save, open, and print. To register, visit the Info Desk at Moore Memorial Public Library or call (409) 643-5977.
Moore Memorial Public Library is located at 1701 9th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590.
