WELCOME!

Our Summer Reading Program starts Wednesday, June 3.

Are you ready for some summer fun?

We are! And we can’t wait for you to join us this summer!

This year’s theme is  Unearth a Story™.   For 2026, Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge.

Join us and celebrate with us the joy of reading!

SUMMER KICK-OFF!

Wednesday, June 3

from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Summer kick-off is a huge event to start our summer reading program!

  • Exotic animal shows – 10:30 a.m & 11:30 a.m. in the Wimberley Community Room
  • Petting Zoo w/baby kangaroos and wallabies
  • Snow Cones from Wimberley Shaved Ice
  • Lemonade and Cookies from the Friends of the Library
  • Hot dogs from HEB
  • Master Gardeners’ booth
  • Master Naturalists’ booth
  • Face painting
  • Temporary tattoo station
  • Wimberley Rangers
  • Alley Medical CPR demo
  • Summer Santa and snow machine
  • Wimberley Valley Radio Station – Live broadcast!

SUMMER READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

We’re having “brag tags” for each completed reading log, along with a prize.

Reading logs are available at the circulation desk and at Miss Beth’s desk in the Youth Room.

 

WACKY WEDNESDAYS!

All shows start at 10:30 a.m. in the Wimberley Community Room

June 10: The Bobby Cordell Magic Show

June 17: Sock Monkey Circus Puppet Show

June 24: The Singing Zoologist

July 1: Snakes with David Womer

July 8: Wild Life on the Move

July 15: The Cowboy Ken Western Show

July 22: Percussion Things

July 29: The Mad Hatter Bubble Show

** VISIT THE YOUTH PAGE FOR MORE PROGRAMS TAKING PLACE DURING THE SUMMER! 

SOME PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. TO REGISTER USE THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

Questions? Contact Miss Beth, Youth Services: youthservices@wimberleylibrary.org

 

TWEENS READING PROGRAM

For ages 10 to 12

READ and REVIEW 1 book from our JF section, or J_GN section!
Books must be read over the Summer.
Deadline for entering is Friday, August 14th.
Enter as many times as you’d like!

 

TEENS READING PROGRAM

For ages 13 to 19

READ and REVIEW 1 book from our YA section!
Must be read over the Summer.

Deadline for entering is Friday, August 14th.
Enter as many times as you like!

 

COLLABORATIVE LEGO BUILD!

MARVEL X-MEN MANSION

Tuesday, May 26
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (or until completed)

June & July programs to be determined

Strict 13+ only
Registration required:
teenservices@wimberleylibrary.org

Food provided

June & July information to be determined

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT – DOUBLE FEATURES

Every last Friday of the month

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 29: Jurassic Park/Jurassic World
June 26: Juno/Lisa Frankenstein
July 31: Studio Ghibli

SILLY ART TIME WITH KALI
June 9 & July 14

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(No Registration)

For ages 13+

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

Friday, July 17

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ages 13+

Sign-up with Kali

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

July 23 to July 25

Three days of activities, movies, and more in the Teen space!

 

Questions? Contact Miss Kali, Teen Services:

teenservices@wimberleylibrary.org

UNEARTH A STORY BINGO

June 3 to August 8

How it works:

Pick up a form at the adult summer display.

Once you complete a bingo, bring your card to the library

Your bingo card will enter a raffle for a $50 VISA gift card!

Winner announced on August 10

Prizes: Two winners of a $50 VISA gift card!

 

DISCOVER LOTERIA

Wednesday, July 8, July 15, July 22

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wimberley Community Room

Leave stress behind and join us for a fun afternoon playing Lotería, the classic Mexican game.

This program is conducted in Spanish—a great opportunity to practice your language skills and connect with fellow Spanish speakers in a relaxed, friendly setting.

There will be prizes for the winners!

Invite your friends, bring your good luck, and get ready to shout: Lotería!

SCAVENGER HUNT PIONEER TOWN STYLE

Discover an 1880s Western village

When: Monday, June 15 to Monday, July 13

How: Pick up a form at the library

Explore Pioneer Town while answering questions on the form

Once you complete the scavenger hunt, bring the form back to the library to receive a reward—one train ride ticket and one cupon for a free ice cream!

A SUMMER NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, July 14

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Looking for a fun, low-key night out? Join us for a night at the Library—an after-hours experience just for adults!

Choose how you spend your evening: curl up with a good book, challenge a friend at the arcade game, explore virtual reality, play board games, get creative with crafts and coloring, or unwind in the meditation & relaxation room.

Make sure you participate in the Scavenger Hunt to get a prize!

Light snacks provided. Bring your favorite adult beverage to enjoy while you roam.

Registration is required

For adults 21+

Event size: 30

UNEARTH A MYSTERY CLUE 

Participate for a chance to win a spot on our adult field trip to Texas Science & Natural History Museum

When: June 3 to June 30

How: Get a card with a clue

Scratch to reveal the clue

Complete the request

Write the answer

Enter to win a spot for our adult summer field trip!

Raffle: Wednesday, July 1

Trip: Thursday, July 23 @ 1:00 p.m.

Meet us at the library and we’ll drive you to Austin!

Experience a tour with a Gallery Guide. Enjoy engaging insights and fun facts while exploring the exhibits.

  • 45-minute guided tour + 30-minute self-guided exploration

For adults 21+

Event size: 10

Questions? Contact Nomi, Marketing & Adult Programs

programs@wimberleylibrary.org

 

SUMMER CRAFT CAMP

Saturday, July 25

Class Times:     

Leaf Imprint Pendants: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pine Needle Baskets: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Natural Paints & Pigments: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Twig Windows: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Registration to open Friday, July 3 @ noon

Max registrants: 15

 

APRONS FOR TEACHERS

Now through July 1st

No registration required

Teacher Reuse is a non-profit teacher resource store that supplies free resources to over 100 school districts in Texas, including Hays County. Our library will be helping them reach their goal of 500 aprons by July 7th! Craft Lab will collect aprons, provide patterns, and help with fabric from now until the end of June. Stay tuned for a Sew-a-thon to be announced soon!

To participate, scan the QR code or contact Jen in the Craft Lab.

SEW-A-THON!

Friday, June 5

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Class size: 12

ATC CLUB

All Summer

Whether you’re new to Artist Trading Cards or have been swapping ATCs for years, the library is your new headquarters!

This summer, we’re building a club to create and swap ATCs with other libraries.

Stop by Craft Lab and stay tuned to @Wimberleylibrary on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Questions? Contact Jen, Craft Services

craftservices@wimberleylibrary.org