SPECIAL PROGRAM!
AFRICAN PENGUIN: PROTECTING A CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES
Wednesday, April 9 @ 6:00 p.m.
Wimberley Community Room
Presented by Shannon du Plessis
Learn about:
- African Penguins
- What Happened and Where We Are Now
- KruShan Foundation
- How KSF Protects African Penguins
- Incredible Survival Stories
- #NotBy2035
SPECIAL PROGRAM!
WHAT EVERY DEMENTIA CAREGIVER NEEDS TO KNOW!
Saturday, April 12 @ 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wimberley Community Room
Presented by E. Jane Wyatt, Author & Educator
Through this course, Jane will guide you in how to cultivate meaningful connections, even during the most challenging times.
To register, please call Velma Morales at the Wimberley Senior Activity Center at (512) 547-1781. Sign up sheet available at the library as well.
SPECIAL PROGRAM!
THE GIFT OF LIFE: KIDNEY DONATION, TREATMENT OPTIONS & FINANCIAL REALITIES
Wednesday, April 16 @ 11:30 a.m.
Friends Meeting Room
Presented by Tom Duncan, Wimberley resident and living kidney donor
Join us for an informative discussion on kidney disease, transplant options, and the financial impact on patients and their loved ones.
Learn about the latest treatment options and how they affect individuals and families. Don’t miss this important conversation!
SPECIAL PROGRAM!
BOXING: PUSHING BACK ON PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Monday, April 28 @ 11:30 a.m.
Wimberley Community Room
Presented by Head Boxing Coach Dan Dunn
Come find out how Boxing can push back Parkinson’s Disease.
Head Boxing Coach Dan Dunn of Wimberley Sports Association will be giving an informational and demonstration session about how Boxing can assist with neuropathway and motor skill development that fights back on Parkinson’s disease.
FACE-TO-FACE WITH AREA AUTHORS
First Wednesday of the month @ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Next event: April 2
Wimberley Community Room
MEET P. CASEY ARRILLAGA
Clinical Social Worker, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Musician, and Author
Join us for an insightful conversation with Casey, whose personal and professional experiences with addiction shape his work. Through his books, podcast, and counseling, he offers guidance and support to individuals and families on the path to recovery.
Free & open to the public. Light snacks and wine will be served.
SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
WITH AUTHOR LARRY MORRIS
Third Wednesday of every other month @ 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friends Meeting Room
Next session: April 16
Paperback/hardcover formatting specifics and examples.
Registration is required. To register, visit our website and use the link in the events calendar section, or email Nomi: programs@wimberleylibrary.org
COMEDY HISTORY THROUGH THE DECADES SERIES
with Gary Zupancic
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wimberley Community Room
Wednesday, April 16: Coomputers Decade, the 90s
Movie: Caddyshack
Enjoy a delightful journey through the comedy classics of this era with an assortment of hilarious film clips. To top it all off, we’ll feature a complete comedy movie!
DOCUMENTARY NIGHT
Last Monday of the month @ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
April 28: Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
Wimberley Community Room
Light snacks served.
Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.
GUIDED RELAXATION & MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Fridays @ 10:15 a.m.
with Caron Hunter, Holistic Health Care Provider & Spiritual Counselor
Friends Meeting Room
Join Caron for a peaceful morning meditation practice that will help you focus your intentions
and contribute to your well-being. Start your day with an act of self-care.
TRANSFORMING STRESS: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO CALM YOUR MIND AND EMOTIONS
First Wednesday of the month
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
with Dr. Marianne Calvanese, ND
Friends Meeting Room
Dr. Marianne has been a Naturopathic Physician helping people for 36 years.
Dive into a transformative experience that goes beyond traditional stress management techniques. In this innovative workshop, you’ll explore a powerful framework designed to reshape your understanding of stress at its very core. As you gain clarity around your stress you are empowered to take effective action to address it.
AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP:
GREEN CLEAN ESSENTIALS
Thursday, April 10
11:00 a.m.
Friends Meeting Room
Essential oils are pure-fect for the job!
CHESS CLUB!
Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bridge Area
All ages and levels are welcome!
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS…
Third Thursday of the month @ 1:00 p.m.
April 17: Go Native
with Marilyn Love
Wimberley Community Room
Want beautiful, thriving tomato plants? There’s no secret—just simple steps! Join Jennifer as she shares easy, fun techniques for growing healthy, productive plants while protecting them from pests, weather, and disease. Plus, get helpful links and resources on making the most of your harvest!
EASE CHAIR EXERCISES
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m.
with DuaAnne Redus
Wimberley Community Room
SPANISH CLASSES
Spanish Basic
with Itzel White
Tuesdays @ 4:00 p.m.
This class is full
Spanish Intermediate
With Itzel White
Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.
For more information email: bridgethegapspanish@gmail.com
Spanish Advanced/Conversation
with Itzel White
Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m.
Para más información: bridgethegapspanish@gmail.com
GENTLE YOGA
Thursdays
10:15 a.m.
with Carla Daws
Wimberley Community Room
COMMUNITY CPR CLASS
Third Friday of the month
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next class: April 18 – Registration now open!
with Ally Medical and Emergency Room
for adults 18+
Registration is required. To register, please
email Nomi González:
programs@wimberleylibrary.org
BOOK vs MOVIE CLUB
Second Saturday of the month
10:00 a.m.
Read the book, join us to watch the movie and chat.
Even if you didn’t read the book, you are welcome to
join us and watch the movie!
Bring snacks to share, if you’d like. Not required.
Movie show & meeting: April 12 – The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Movie show & meeting: May 10 – Movie: Stand by Me / Book title: The Body by Stephen King
Wimberley Community Room
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB FOR WOMEN / CLUB DE CONVERSACION EN INGLES PARA MUJERES
Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. / Todos los jueves a las 10:15 a.m.
For information and to register, please email Miss Beth Jordan: youthservices@wimberleylibrary.org or Nomi González: programs@wimberleylibrary.org
Para información y para registrarse, envíe mensaje a Miss Beth Jordan, ó Nomi González
BOOK CLUBS
Meetings are held at the library. For more information,
please email Nomi González: programs@wimberleylibrary.org
FIRST TUESDAY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – First Tuesday of the month @ 11:00 a.m.
March: The Hazelbourne Ladies by Helen Simonson
April: The Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB – Third Thursday of the month @ 1:00 p.m.
March: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
April: Landscape of Death by M S Morris
ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB – Second Monday of the month @ 1:00 p.m.
March: The Boys in the Boat by David James Brown
April: My Brilliant Friends by Elena Ferrante
WIMBERLEY WORD WORMS BOOK CLUB – First Wednesday of the month @ 10:15 a.m.
March: Ladies Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
April: The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
WIMBERLEY’S INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB –
Every other month on the 4th Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m.
April: My Invented Country: A Memoir by Isabel Allende – Chile
June: Rain of Gold by Victor Villaseñor
*You do not have to be a Rotarian to participate. 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. The display is located in the local authors section in the library’s renovated wing.
January: Allan Kimball, Ashley Brown, Brandi Amara Skyy
February: Brent Ziarnick, Briane Willis, Candy Wellins, Cathy Sydlo Wilkes
March: Catia Hernandez Holm, Cheryn Ryan, Chick Morgan, Debbie Howard
April: Deborah Charnes, Dell Hood, DuAnne Redus, Eva Silverfine
May: Grace Draven, Jan Strickland, Jane Wyatt, Joe Nick Patoski
June: Joseph A. Kotarba, Julie Cabler, Kathleen J. Shields, Kelly Elliot
July: Larry Morris, Laurie Roath Frazier, Lilita Olano, Loren Steffy
August: LuAnn Long, Mark Standley, Mary Lancaster, Michael Miller
September: Mike Cox, Monica Rasco, Peter Rosch
October: Nancy C. Russell, Nathan Brown, Patrick Cox
November: Robert A. Jones, Rodger Marion, Sara Thurman
December: Steph Silver, Susan Welch, Warren Cullar
FRIENDS BY MAIL
A resident of Symphony of Wimberley Assisted Living & Memory Care 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.