MOORE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST 2025 EVENTS

General Events:
Gulf Coast Region Blood Center Blood Drive
Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Give the gift of life at the next blood drive here at the library. To learn more about the event and to register in
advance, visit https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/394404 . Be sure to eat and
drink before you donate and please bring your I.D. Walk-ins will be welcomed!
Children’s Events:
Play&Learn Early Literacy Workshop
For ages 1 – 3
Fridays, August 22 and 29 at 10 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This is a free, 5-weeklong workshop for parents or caregivers and children ages 1 – 3.
These sessions are designed to help toddlers develop early literacy skills through engaging activities such as play,
art, and music. Meet community partners to talk one-on-one on different topics. Parents/caregivers must stay
with their children. Space is limited. To register, call (409) 643-5977 or visit the Information Desk.
LEGO Free Build
For ages 5 – 12
Saturday, August 30 at 1 p.m.
We have the colorful LEGO bricks, you have the imagination. Come build a masterpiece!
Teen Events:
Teen Anime & Manga Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, August 1 at 2 p.m.
Watch AD-FREE episodes of the most popular anime available while enjoying authentic Japanese snacks and
soda.
Adult Events:
ESL Conversation Circle
Tuesdays, August 5 and 19 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.
DIY Suncatcher Craft
Saturday, August 9 at 11 a.m.
Stop by the library to make a suncatcher to celebrate the summer season!
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB Club)
Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Join likeminded bibliophiles for our monthly book club! Bring your ideas for topics and genres to cover as well as
your current read(s).
Adult Anime & Manga Club (18+)
Wednesday, August 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Spend time with fellow anime and manga fans and watch adult-oriented anime together.
Small Business Success Series: Elevate Your Designs | Intermediate Canva Workshop
Monday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This workshop is designed for creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who already
know the basics of Canva and are ready to take their design skills to the next level. This hands-on session dives
deeper into the platform helping you produce polished, eye-catching content that aligns with your brand and
goals. Please bring a laptop to participate in this class. To register for this event, visit https://bit.ly/46rV7sm .
True Crime at the Library: Who Killed the Unknown Man?
Monday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
What happens when a homicide case comes together faster than anyone could have imagined? Join us for a
gripping look at the fastest homicide case ever solved by the Texas City Police Department in 2020—cracked in
just 5½ hours from the 911 call to the arrest. Hear from Detective Sergeant Jeff Winstead, a 34-year law
enforcement veteran who currently supervises Texas City’s criminal investigations division, crime scene
investigation unit, crime suppression unit, and digital forensics lab.
Adult Board Game Night
Tuesday, August 26 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 on the fourth Tuesday of every month!
Moore Memorial Public Library is located at 1701 9th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590.