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

Ready to spring clean naturally? Skip those toxins and Go Green!
Essential oils are pure-fect for the job!
Come make an all natural Sparkle Spray–your home will shine and smell divine!

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.