Winter Reading Challenge

The annual Winter Reading Challenge wraps up on Jan. 13. Participants can log their time read at www.tpl.beanstack.org to earn rewards!

Youth Activities

Open Makerspace | Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Kids of all ages and families can join us to create, tinker, and explore! A variety of art supplies and STEM activities will be supplied for play.

Early Childhood Playday | Jan. 6  from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come-and-Go | Auditorium (First Floor)

Children from birth to preschool and their families can spend time playing, making art, and connecting with other families.

Music Makers | Mondays at 11 a.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

Babies to preschoolers can join us for singing, making music, and dancing! There will be no program on Jan. 1 and Jan. 15.

Storytime | Early Childhood | Birth to Preschool | Auditorium (First Floor)

Join library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at library storytimes!

• Baby Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Art Academy | Jan. 24 and 31 at 5 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Tweens and teens in Grades 5 to 12 can sign up at www.TylerLibrary.com to join this two-part session focused on acrylic painting.

Homeschool Libratory | Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Kids aged 5 to 12 years can learn about the scientific method and do an experiment.

Teen Trivia Night | Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

Teens in Grades 8 to 12 can enjoy a variety of Jeopardy-style trivia for a chance to win prizes! Snacks provided. RSVP at www.TylerLibrary.com.

Teen Council | Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Teens in Grades 8 to 12 can join to earn volunteer credit and influence Library teen programs! RSVP at www.TylerLibrary.com.

Dungeons and Dragons Club | Grades 8 to 12 | First and Third Tuesday | 5 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Register at TylerLibrary.com to join the quest!

Take-Home Kits for Kids | Available Jan. 16 | Take-Home Kit Kiosk (First Floor)

Each month children of all ages can pick up a fun, educational craft or project to take home. Kits are available as supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis. Kits are geared for the following age ranges:

• Early Childhood: Paper Doily Snowman
• Elementary: Huichol Yarn Art
• Tweens and Teens: Bird Bookmarks

Makerspace Activity | Jan. 2 to 31 | Rover Cart (First Floor)

Each month, our Rover Cart features a STEAM-oriented activity for kids to do when they visit the library. January will feature a Hibernation Creation Craft!

STEM Club with Code Ninjas | Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

Kids can join Code Ninja senseis to learn about arrays. Space is limited. RSVP to attend at www.TylerLibrary.com.

Adult Activities

Weird West Escape Room | Jan. 11 to 13 | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Grab some friends and join us on a steampunk adventure! Escape a runaway train before time runs out. View times and register at www.TylerLibrary.com.

Books and Bites Book Club | Last Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

For January, participants can pick a mystery to discuss and are encouraged to bring a dish of any sort inspired by the book. We ask that attendees bringing food bring an ingredient list and be mindful of nut allergies.

Chess Club | First Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Check out the Chess Club or learn how to play at these monthly meetings.

Club Read | Last Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

January’s book discussed will be The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

East Texas Genealogical Society | Second Saturday at 2 p.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)

For all who love history and genealogy, check out the East Texas Genealogical Society.

Open Door Writing Group | Wednesdays at 1 p.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

Are you a writer? The best way to hone your craft is to work with fellow scribes, and the best place to do that is at your local library! Join our Open Door Writing Group as they share their work, discuss the writing process, and offer advice.

Quilting | Thursdays at 10 a.m. | Makerspace (Third Floor)

For all those who love to quilt, join the quilting group.