Event List

Join us for this session of Hand Lettering Techniques as we practice various hand lettering techniques. Each month we will focus on a lettering style using a specific writing instrument and paper. All supplies will be provided.

The Third Thursday Book Club is led by library community members and is currently accepting new members!

The 2025 book list is

January 16 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Join a small group of makers as you explore your creativity and learn to use new equipment. Our Makerspace focuses on DIY learning with staff available to provide guidance and support as you explore.

Free weekly classes to improve English skills in the areas of conversation, listening/speaking, reading, and writing.

Welcome to Crime & Coffee!

Do you like TRUE CRIME!? Do you fall into "who dunnit" rabbit holes!? Do you want to meet fellow true crime lovers!?

If you answered yes, then you have come to the right place...

Join us each month as we explore a different art medium with instructor Debbie. 

This month we will be creating a double sided card on mixed media paper using watercolor paints. All supplies will be provided.

Join Gina for this special Open Maker Hours session focused on fiber arts: sewing and knitting support 

Join a small group of makers as you explore your creativity and learn to use new equipment. Our Makerspace focuses on DIY learning with staff available to provide guidance and support as you explore.

The Wool Applique Group is currently full. Please check the library's calendar for other program opportunities or reach out to programs@mfplibrary.org for questions.

Water Conservation Series

This week: This applied workshop will focus on the essentials of when and how to prune trees and shrubs.

Come play mahjong at the library! Practice your mahjong skills as you enjoy snacks and discussion with fellow mahjong players. The library has four mahjong sets for use by attendees, but you are welcome to bring your own set if you prefer.

Free weekly classes to improve English skills in the areas of conversation, listening/speaking, reading, and writing.

Come and play Bridge or learn how to play Bridge with our welcoming group, open to new members. Bridge Group is fun, flexible, and social! 

Calling all crocheters and knitters! Join us for this informal get together with other crocheting/knitting enthusiasts! Crafters are invited to share current projects, ideas, inspiration, and most importantly - knowledge!

Book a one-on-one technology training session with our Technology Instructor (Marc Dunlap).  These sessions are educational in nature, and you should have a clear goal of what you would like to learn during the session.

Book a one-on-one technology training session with our Technology Instructor (Marc Dunlap).  These sessions are educational in nature, and you should have a clear goal of what you would like to learn during the session.

New volunteers are welcome to join the monthly workdays in the Butterfly Garden taking place the fourth Thursday of every month from 8:00am to 11:00am. Volunteers will be helping out with a variety of gardening activities.

During the August meeting, we will be discussing No Ordinary Dog: my partner from the Seal teams to the Bin Laden raid by Will Chesney

Free weekly classes to improve English skills in the areas of conversation, listening/speaking, reading, and writing.

Join our Evening Book Club! 

We’re excited to launch our new Evening Book Club, where book lovers can come together to discuss, share, and explore great reads! Our meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month.

Blood donors make waves! Sign up to donate blood at the Mammen Family Public Library! On Friday, August 29 stop by Room C where South Texas Blood and Tissue will be accepting blood donations. 

New volunteers are welcome to join the monthly workdays on the wildscape surrounding the library. These workdays will take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-11:00am (weather permitting).

Join us in our newest art series, Artistic Encounters! In this monthly program, instructor Jennifer will guide us through some art history and then lead us in creating our own works of art.