Moore Memorial Library Feburary Events Schedule

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Children’s Events:

Toddler Storytime
For ages 1 – 3
Tuesdays, February 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, & 27^th at 10 AM
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, February 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, & 28^th at 10 AM
Preschoolers will hear stories, sing/dance to music and rhymes, then enjoy fingerplays and a fun craft or special activity.

Geometric Painted Canvas Bags
For ages 5 – 12
Saturday, February 17^th at 10 AM
Children ages 5 – 12 are invited to use paint and stencils or tape to create a colorful one of a kind tote bag!

Teen Events:

Anime & Manga Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, February 2^nd at 3:30 PM
Watch AD-FREE episodes of the most popular anime available while enjoying authentic Japanese snacks and soda/punch!

Jackbox and Board Game Friday
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, February 9^th at 3:30 PM
Come try out our interesting board games (Cards Against Humanity: Family Friend edition, Dixit, Epic Spell Wars) or enjoy our new digital Jackbox Games collection (Quiplash, Tee-K.O, and more)!

Dungeons & Dragons Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, February 16^th at 3:30 PM
See if your original or premade characters will survive the harrowing situations they find themselves in! Currently hosting one-shot quests.

Creativity Club
For ages 12 – 18
Friday, February 23^rd at 3:30 PM
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.

Adult Events:

Growing & Nourishing: Health Communities Garden Course
Mondays, February 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th at 10 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Join Sharon Mitchiner, the Nutrition Education Associate at Texas A&M AgriLife, at the library for the start of a 6-week gardening course! Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables in community and backyard gardens. This gardening series includes topics such as how to select the right garden location, planting and watering techniques, controlling insects, and composting. By incorporating cooking demonstrations using the produce grown, participants learn how to prepare the produce they harvest. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975. This course is provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Ser y Hacer U.S. Citizenship Class
Mondays, February 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th at 5 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This program is for US green card holders who anticipate beginning the naturalization process. Free for adults; to register, call (409) 888-0062 or email Magdalena Alvarado at magdaal1@yahoo.com.

BACODA Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Tuesday, February 6^th at 5:30 PM
Participants each receive a notebook and time to personalize it. Each session will feature a thoughtful, engaging mentor text or two that will be discussed and used as a model or idea generator for their writing. Held on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

GALCO Community Health District Health Screenings
Thursday, February 8^th at 10 AM
Take advantage of FREE health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar and oxygen level checks. No registration required.

Galveston County Health District Health Fair at the Library
Saturday, February 10^th from 10 AM – 12 Noon
Stop in and learn about Coastal Health & Wellness services, applying to the County Indigent Health Care Program & other services, Women, Infant and Children (WIC) services, Immunizations, Diabetes 101, Healthy Eating & Active Living programs, HIV/STD prevention. Free Healthcare Screenings & vaccines & boosters may be available.

Taking Our Best Shot (TOBS): Opioid Education and Naloxone Administration Training
Saturday, February 10^th at 2 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Presented by Community Overdose Response and Recovery Effort (CORRE). participants will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Naxalone kits will be provided. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.

Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB Club)
Tuesday, February 13^th at 5:30 PM
Join likeminded bibliophiles and be on the ground floor for creating a monthly book club! Bring your ideas for topics and genres to cover as well as your current read(s). 

Texas City Ancestry Searchers Meetup
Wednesday, February 14^th at 1 PM
All genealogy enthusiasts are welcomed to have their burning questions answered!

Canva 101
Tuesday, February 27^th at 5:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to do graphic design using Canva, an online graphic design platform. Explore the basic features that will help you create flyers, posters, presentations, and social media graphics! To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.

Computer Classes:

Basic Windows
Friday, February 2^nd at 10 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to navigate through settings, find & organize apps, navigate through email on the phone, change notifications, and use a browser. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.

Basic Internet
Friday, February 9^th at 10 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn to recognize terms and the difference between left and right clicking; understand scrolling and practice mouse use. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.

Basic Email
Friday, February 16^th at 10 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn basic computer terms, how to open basic programs, change settings, and navigate common keyboard commands. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.

Basic Word I
Friday, February 23^rd at 10 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn basic computer terms, how to open basic programs, change settings, and navigate common keyboard commands. To register, visit the Info Desk at the library or call (409) 643-5975.