SPECIAL PROGRAMS



LEARN ABOUT THE UPCOMING 2023 ANNULAR & 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSES AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN NASA SCIENCE SURROUNDING THE ECLIPSES!
Tuesday, October 3 @ 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Eclipse Soundscapes.org
What is a solar eclipse?
What can you expect during a solar eclipse?
Solar Eclipse Safety
How to participate in NASA science surrounding solar eclipses via The Eclipse Soundscapes Project!
BULLYING AWARENESS ADULT DISCUSSION
Thursday, October 5 @ 4:00 p.m.
Presented by Carolyn Bondy, speaker, coach, and the Founder/Chairman of Empowering Women as Leaders
Empowering Women as Leaders is a national nonprofit that enables women to reinvent their lives through scholarships and mentoring. Carolyn Bondy is a former Fortune 500 executive with over 25 years of experience successfully building and transforming organizations.
Empowering Women as Leaders was the vision of Carolyn Bondy, who has an extraordinary passion to leave a legacy for women. She has a strong desire to demonstrate that one woman with a dream can make a difference.
October is Bully Awareness Month. A month of focus on the prevention of bullying and promotion of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Carolyn experienced bullying during her childhood years from 1st to 12th grade. And again, experienced adult bullying during her career. She has a great desire to bring focus to Bullying Awareness and to provide a forum for discussion, tips, and tools.
CONNECT WITH A WIMBERLEY AUTHOR: MEET & GREET EVENT
Saturday, October 14
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We are excited to announce an upcoming event where you can meet and greet our wonderful Wimberley authors. This is a great opportunity to get to know them, chat, and show your support.
Their books will be available for sale, and you will even have the chance to take home a signed copy of your favorite author’s book!
Join us for a morning of fun and literary appreciation.
WELCOME!
Our library offers complimentary classes, activities, and lectures to provide information, and recreation, as well as cultural enrichment to our patrons and community.
Technology Classes for Adults – First Friday of the month @ 10:30 a.m.
October 6: Ask IT! General Q&A Session
Spanish Basic – Intermediate – with Itzel White – Tuesdays @ 11:45 a.m. – For more information email: bridgethegapspanish@gmail.com
Spanish Intermediate – Advanced – With Itzel White – Tuesdays @10:30 a.m. – For more information email: bridgethegapspanish@gmail.com
Club de Conversación – with Itzel White – Empezando en agosto todos los miércoles a la 1:45 p.m. – Para más información: bridgethegapspanish@gmail.com
EASE Chair Exercises – with DuAnne Redus – Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m
Gentle Yoga – with Carla Daws – Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Qigong with Master Kim – Second, Third, and Fourth Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m.
Book Clubs – First Tuesdays Book Club, Mystery Book Club, Eclectic Book Club
Connect with a Wimberley Author
Friends by Mail – Pen pal program

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR ADULTS
First Friday of the month
10:30 a.m.
Instructor Casey Massey with Heart of Texas IT
Overwhelmed by computers? Get comfortable with the basics and build key computer skills!
Some laptops are available, or bring yours.
No registration is required.
Free and open to the public.

CONNECT WITH A WIMBERLEY AUTHOR
Each month a couple of local Wimberley authors are highlighted with a display at the library. On October 14, we will hold a special event for the public to meet and greet our wonderful authors. Details coming soon!
January: Mary Lancaster
February: Peter Rosch, Mark Standley
March: Carroll Wilson, DuAnne Redus
April: Lilita Olano, Monica Rasco
May: Eva Silverfine, Michael Nelson Miller
June: Nathan Brown, Joseph A. Kotarba
July: Sara Thurman
August: Loren Steffy, Cheryn Ryan
September: Larry Morris, Jane Wyatt, Lu Ann Long
October: Allan Kimball, Nancy Russell, Grace Draven, Brandi Amara Skyy
November: Ashley Brown, Deborah Charnes, Candy Wellins
December: Debbie Howard, Kathleen J. Shields, Joe Patoski

FRIENDS BY MAIL
A resident of one of the assisted living facilities in town will be assigned to you. Drop off or mail a letter/card to the library by the end of the month. The library will hand-deliver all correspondence to the facilities the following week.
Wimberley Village Library
Attn.: Friends by Mail/name of your designated friend
P.O. Box 1240, Wimberley, TX 78676
LIBRARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS:
Wimberley Apron Society
Meetings: First Monday of the Month – @ 5:30 p.m. (For club members)
You may join this group through the Wimberley Apron Society Facebook group.
Book vs Movie Wimberley
Second Saturday of the month – @ 10:00 a.m.
Read the book, watch the movie, meet us to chat. Play games, and have fun!
Bring your favorite brunch-y finger food! Coffee and tea are provided.
October: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
Movie show: Saturday, October 7 @ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting: Saturday, October 7 @ 10:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY CPR CLASSES – NEW PROGRAM!
Third Friday of the month
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For adults 18+ / Registration is required / Registration is now open! / Class size: 10 / To register email Nomi: programs@wimberleylibrary.org
This 2-hour certification class will teach you everything you need to know to perform CPR in emergency situations. Experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on training and provide you with the knowledge and skills to potentially save lives.
New! Writer’s Group: Do the Write Thing!
Registration is closed
Second Monday of the month
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Nancy Taylor