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Mar
9

Sip, Learn & Savor: An Interactive Coffee Experience

Join us for a journey through the world of coffee at Wake the Dead Coffee Shop, an engaging library program part of the Central Texas Learning Festival, celebrating the expertise of small local businesses. Our Coffee Connoisseur Experience will guide you through the fascinating history of coffee, the intricacies of roasting, and the art of tasting, as we sample an array of exotic blends. Elevate your understanding of coffee nuances and brew techniques. Secure your spot and sip alongside fellow enthusiasts in this unique educational tasting event!

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
9

Caturday Saturday!

If you're a fan of felines, then this might be for you. Do you enjoy discussing everything about cats, sharing pictures of your own furry friends, and delighting in images shared by others? Come join us and share in the fun!

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
9

Migrando Juntas: Comadres Profesionales

At 'Migrando Juntas: Comadres Profesionales,' our mission is to establish a welcoming space for professional and skilled migrant women in the US. In this inaugural networking meeting, we strive to overcome language barriers, providing an open and casual forum where women can connect, acquire knowledge, and build professional relationships. Our ultimate goal is to create a platform where shared experiences are celebrated, and valuable connections are made. As we embark on this journey, our vision extends to future networking events, expanding our reach and providing a vital space for migrant women to thrive in their adopted homes.

En 'Migrando Juntas: Comadres Profesionales,' nuestra misión es establecer un espacio acogedor para mujeres migrantes profesionales y capacitadas en los Estados Unidos. En esta primera reunión de networking, nos esforzamos por superar las barreras del idioma, proporcionando un foro abierto y casual donde las mujeres pueden conectarse, adquirir conocimientos y construir relaciones profesionales. Nuestro objetivo final es crear una plataforma donde las experiencias compartidas sean celebradas y se generen conexiones valiosas. A medida que emprendemos este viaje, nuestra visión se extiende a futuros eventos de networking, ampliando nuestro alcance y proporcionando un espacio vital para que las mujeres migrantes prosperen en su hogar adoptivo.

Attendee Limit: 50 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / Contact Cheri Hatcher at 713-259-9063 or chatcher@txstate.edu

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Mar
8

Learn How to Get FREE Grant Money for Your Business

This is first of four learning opportunities in the "Fund Your Business with Grants: Workshop Series." Event attendees will be well equipped to prepare, apply, receive, and manage grant funds available at the local, state, and federal level.

Facilitator: Elizabeth Mack & Sara Kellner

Attendee Limit: 25 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-get-free-grant-money-tickets-846346002677?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Mar
8

E5 Fitness

Come enjoy a science-based functional fitness class. Every class is divided into 5 different time-based segments- each with a different focus. The segments are enable--endure--engage--exert--and rEcover. Each participant controls the intensity of movement for themselves. E5 Fitness is based on a variability of movements, so your brain get a workout along with your body!

Facilitator: Lynne Kypuros

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
8

Job Search Help

Let us help you find new employment every step of the way! We will help you find new jobs postings, write your resume or cover letter, and go into the interview prepared and with confidence.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
8

Lecture Series: The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention

The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention: the beginning of Women's Suffrage Movement. Join retired Texas State University instructor Joleene Snider as she revisits the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. It was there that Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Declaration of Sentiments was introduced and began the fight for suffrage and other rights for women. Celebrate Women's History Month by examining the document as it pertains to the modern era.

Facilitator: Joleene Snider

Attendee Limit: 50 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / https://sanmarcostx.libcal.com/event/11805479

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Mar
7

Mental Health Workshop

Discover effective mindfulness and coping techniques that nurture resilience and mental wellness. Engage in a meaningful dialogue on how to integrate these critical skills into our lives.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
7

Learn How to Get FREE Grant Money for Your Business

This is first of four learning opportunities in the "Fund Your Business with Grants: Workshop Series." Event attendees will be well equipped to prepare, apply, receive, and manage grant funds available at the local, state, and federal level.

Facilitator: Elizabeth Mack & Sara Kellner

Attendee Limit: 25 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-get-free-grant-money-tickets-846346002677?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Mar
7

Express Yourself! Self - Discovery through Expressive Arts

Unleash your inner child through the power of the Expressive Arts. From a lens of mindful self-discovery, you will use art making, writing, play, sound, and movement to explore and express who you are. Participants will develop a playful creative practice that supports neuroplasticity, self-expression, and mental and emotional well-being. No creative arts skills required. All materials provided. Funded by St. David's Foundation; for ages 18 and up.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
7

Growing Up Wild

Kids ages 4 to 12 learn about the natural world through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities.

Facilitator: San Marcos Public Library Staff

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
7

Garabatos - Releasing the Artist Within

Release your inner artist using a variety of media and playful techniques to gain confidence, become more mindful, slow down, tune your observational and improvisational skills, and be more present. All materials provided. Ages 18+ Bilingual Spanish/English

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
7

Resumes Made Easy

Are you job hunting, but need help with your resume? Learn how to create a resume, update the one you have, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian. No resume? Bring your employment history to learn to make one during this workshop.

Facilitator: San Marcos Public Library Staff

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
7

Unlock Financial Stability through Trade Skills Training

Are you ready to pave the way to a stable and fulfilling career? Join our upcoming workshop focusing on trade skills training and job opportunities. Discover how investing in trades like plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry can open doors to a secure financial future. Don't miss this chance to explore lucrative career paths and take the first step toward building a successful professional journey.

Attendee Limit: 10 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / Contact Lora Williams at 512-618-5433 / Info@mywcse.com

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Mar
6

Dementia Support and Compassionate Resources

Join us for an eye-opening program for caregivers of people living with dementia to gain greater insight, skills, and hope in their efforts to support their loved ones. Led by the CEO of the award-winning memory care community, Bella Groves in Bulverde, TX, our learning facilitator will walk through some basic approaches and methods to help you enjoy more successful moments. If you or someone you love is affected by caregiving responsibilities in dementia, you won't want to miss this session

Facilitator: Bella Groves

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
6

Learn How to Get FREE Grant Money for Your Business

This is first of four learning opportunities in the "Fund Your Business with Grants: Workshop Series." Event attendees will be well equipped to prepare, apply, receive, and manage grant funds available at the local, state, and federal level.

Facilitator: Elizabeth Mack & Sara Kellner

Attendee Limit: 25 Attendees / Registration REQUIRED / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-get-free-grant-money-tickets-846346002677?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Mar
6

Family Queer Game Night

Bring your favorite board game, trading card game, or tabletop game, or play some of ours! For LGBTQIA+ families and all those who support and love them. All ages are welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
5

2050 Discussion Group

Using books, podcasts and other resources, this discussion group will meet once a month to discuss human consumerism's part in Earth's threatened ecosystem and how a divided U.S. is destroying civil discourse. The discussion group will discuss what participants can do on a personal and local level to improve the world of 2050. Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
5

Express Yourself! Self - Discovery through Expressive Arts

Unleash your inner child through the power of the Expressive Arts. From a lens of mindful self-discovery, you will use art making, writing, play, sound, and movement to explore and express who you are. Participants will develop a playful creative practice that supports neuroplasticity, self-expression, and mental and emotional well-being. No creative arts skills required. All materials provided. Funded by St. David's Foundation; for ages 18 and up.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
5

Garabatos - Releasing the Artist Within

Release your inner artist using a variety of media and playful techniques to gain confidence, become more mindful, slow down, tune your observational and improvisational skills, and be more present. All materials provided. Ages 18+ Bilingual Spanish/English

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
5

Adult Time Out

A time to slow down and unwind and take a break from the usual hustle and bustle of life. Join us for some coloring and/or other mindfulness activities. This program is funded by St. David's and is for ages 18 and up.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
5

Tech Skills: Using Google Docs

Join us to learn the essentials of Google Docs - a cloud-based tool for creating and sharing professional documents. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a refresher, our class focuses on creating various documents and collaborative features. Note, this class will employ only library computers.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
4

Debt-free In-demand Career Training

The Williams School of Excellence helps students graduate debt free from our program by offering affordable tuition and flexible payment plans. Their students consist of everyday individuals who may not feel college is for them. Pre nursing, Pre-Medical, Pre-NP, Pre-PA, Pre-Sonography students who want to set themselves at an advantage when applying into their programs. Individuals who desire a trade that will always be essential in the Central Texas Area. Free refreshments will be provided.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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Mar
4

Zentangle

Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created by a collection of patterns. Typically created on a 3.5" X 3.5" paper 'tile" using a pencil and a black pen. The small size allows for a work of art that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Recommended for adults. Minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.

Facilitator: To Be Announced

Attendee Limit: NO LIMIT / Registration NOT REQUIRED

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