Preschool

Storytime

Wednesdays & Fridays    10:30 AM

Pressley Meeting Room

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, fun, and early literacy learning!

May 2: No Storytime

May 7 & 9: Mommy & Me

Celebrate moms, grandmas, and all the special ladies in our lives with a heartwarming story time!

May 14 & 16: Picnic & Tales with the Librarian

Join us for a deliciously fun story time in Fisherman Park. Afterwards, we will picnic together in the shade! All are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for our picnic!

May 21 & 23: No Storytime

May 8 at 11:15 am: Fiesta!

May 22: No Bilingual Storytime

Ingrese por la puerta lateral cerca de la sala de reunions. El tiempo de juego comenzara a las 11:15 a.m. y la hora del cuento comenzara a las 11:40 a.m.

Please enter through the side door near the meeting room. Play time will start at 11:15 AM and storytime will start at 11:40 a.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Pressley Meeting Room

Fun activities and challenges!

Ages:  Elementary to Tween

Everyone is welcome

Children under 8 years of age must be supervised by an adult

May 20: No LEGO Club

1st Tuesday of the month

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a monthly session featuring engaging STEM and art activities that spark creativity and exploration. This program is for ages 9-12.

May 6: Shoe Box Cities

Black Font: Regular Programming

Green Font: Summer Reading Programming

May 27 - 31: Opening Week

Tuesday, May 27: Groovy Collaborative Wall Art: 1-3 pm

Drop in and decorate a strip of paper with bold designs, funky patterns, and vibrant colors—then watch as they later come together to transform a library pillar into a pop-up masterpiece!

Tween Tuesday:  Treasure Maps: 4:30-5:30 pm

Join us for a monthly session featuring engaging STEM and art activities that spark creativity and exploration. This program is for ages 9-12.

Wednesday, May 28: Art Trivia: All Day

Test your art and color knowledge with trivia designed for three age groups: pre-readers, elementary kids, and adults! 

Preschool Storytime: Once Upon A Rainbow: 10:30 am

From red to purple and every shade in between, this week we'll explore the vibrant world of colors!

Thursday, May 29: Photo Scavenger Hunt: All Day

Find all the colors of the rainbow (and more!) hidden throughout the library.  

Friday, May 30:

Preschool Storytime: Once Upon A Rainbow: 10:30 am

From red to purple and every shade in between, this week we'll explore the vibrant world of colors!

Video Game Free Play: 3-4 pm

Kids 8 and under, come play Mario Kart with us! 

Video Game Tournament: 4:30-5:30 pm

Tweens (8-12 year olds), get your thumbs ready and let's see who is the fastest at Mario Kart! 

June 2 - 7

Monday, June 2:  Movie Mondays: 2-4:00 pm

Feel free to bring your own blanket! We'll provide snacks and water at this movie showing. A villainous orange cat and a dog/man hybrid police officer get into all kinds of scrapes in this adaptation of a beloved graphic novel.

Tuesday, June 3: Youth Art Class: 1-2:00 pm

Join us for a fun and creative time as we learn how to make our own treasure maps! For kids 6-8 years old; limited space available, registration required.

Wednesday, June 4:  Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Ready, Set, Build!: Little builders will enjoy stories about machines, tools, and teamwork. Let's construct some fun!

Friday, June 6:  Storytime: 10:30 am

Ready, Set, Build!: Little builders will enjoy stories about machines, tools, and teamwork. Let's construct some fun!

June 9 - 14

Monday, June 9:  Adventures: 2-4:00 pm

Color Craft Buffet:  Let's get colorful! Kids will dive into creative challenges using every color of the rainbow. This program is aimed at elementary kids, but younger kids can participate with help from an adult.

Tuesday, June 10:  Reading Buddies: 1-3:00 pm

Let's pair up your elementary-aged child with a teen to read together! Walk-ins are welcomed, but you can RSVP your child and teens by emailing info@bastroplibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 11: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Daddy & Me: Celebrate dads, grandpas, and father figures with a fun and loving story time!

Friday, June 13: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Daddy & Me: Celebrate dads, grandpas, and father figures with a fun and loving story time!

Saturday, June 14:  World Knit Day: 11-1:00 pm

Has your 8-12 year old ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Community leaders from our Knitting Group will be on hand to teach. Limited supplies are available, but if you want to take your work-in-progress home, please bring your own supplies.

June 16 - 21

Monday, June 16:  Movie Monday: 2-4:00 pm

Feel free to bring your own blanket! We'll provide snacks and water at this movie showing. A robot washes up onshore an isolated island where she must learn how to cope with living in the wild.

Tuesday, June 17: LEGO®RAMA: 3 - 4:30 pm

We supply the Legos. You supply the creativity! Building challenges, group interaction, and more. Geared toward elementary kids, tweens, and families, however everyone is welcome. Children under 8 years of age must be supervised by an adult.

Wednesday, June 18: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Yoga for Little Minds: Join us for a fun and interactive story hour where little yogis can stretch, move, and explore the world of stories through yoga poses!

Saturday, June 21: International Yoga Day:10:30-12:30 pm

June 23 - 28

Monday, June 23:  Adventures: 2-4:00 pm

STEAM Explorers: Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through engaging, hands-on activities! This bilingual program (English & Spanish) is a great way for families to learn and create together. This program is aimed at elementary kids, but younger kids can participate with help from an adult.

Tuesday, June 24:  Performer: Ramazinis: 2-3:00 pm

Come join us at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, and see what all this two-person circus has to offer! You'll see juggling, acrobatics, magic, and more!

Wednesday, June 25: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Little Bugs, Big Stories: Crawl on over for a fun, buggy filled story time. Perfect for little ones who love all things bug-related!

Friday, June 27: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Little Bugs, Big Stories: Crawl on over for a fun, buggy filled story time. Perfect for little ones who love all things bug-related!

June 30 -July 5

Monday, June 30:  Movie Monday: 2-4:00 pm

Feel free to bring your own blanket! We'll provide snacks and water at this movie showing. A brave Oceanic girl and her demigod friends have to find a lost island, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.

Tuesday, July 1:  Youth Art Class: 2-4:00 pm

Clay Creations: Join us as we learn how to to shape and mold our very own masterpieces! For kids 6-8 years old; limited space available, registration required.

Tuesday, July 1: Tween Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Clay Creations

Wednesday, July 2: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Tales & Teddies Sleepover: Bring your favorite plush friend for a cozy, cuddly storytime! We’ll share fun stories and songs, and then your stuffed animal will have a special “sleepover” at the library. Pick them up the next day and hear about their overnight adventures!

Friday, July 4: NO Preschool Storytime: Library Closed

July 7 - 12

Monday, July 7:  Adventures: 2-4:00 pm

Minute-To-Win-It: Come and join us for some fast-paced games, fun, and prizes! This program is aimed at elementary kids, but younger kids can participate with help from an adult. You won't want to miss it!

Tuesday, July 8:  Video Game Free Play: 3-4:00 pm

Kids 8 and under, come play Mario Kart with us!

Tuesday, July 8:  Video Game Tourney: 4:30-5:30 pm

Tweens (8-12 year olds), get your thumbs ready and let's see who is the fastest at Mario Kart!

Wednesday, July 9: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Sizzling Summer Stories: Jump into a fun-filled storytime all about sunshine, adventures, and warm-weather fun!

Friday, July 11: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Sizzling Summer Stories: Jump into a fun-filled storytime all about sunshine, adventures, and warm-weather fun!

Saturday, July 12:  Family LEGO® Fun: 1-3:00 pm

Join us for a special weekend LEGO Club for the whole family! We supply the Legos. You supply the creativity! challenges, group interaction, and more. Children under 8 years of age must be supervised by an adult.

July 14 - 19

Monday, July 14:  Movie Monday: 2-4:00 pm

Feel free to bring your own blanket! We'll provide snacks and water at this movie showing. A rookie police officer rabbit and a con artist fox join forces to uncover a conspiracy.

Tuesday, July 15: LEGO®RAMA: 3 - 4:30 pm

We supply the Legos. You supply the creativity! Building challenges, group interaction, and more. Geared toward elementary kids, tweens, and families, however everyone is welcome. Children under 8 years of age must be supervised by an adult.

Wednesday, July 16: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Tales of the High Seas: Set sail for a swashbuckling good time as we dive into adventurous tales and lots of treasure-filled fun. Perfect for little pirates and their crews!

Friday, July 18: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Tales of the High Seas: Set sail for a swashbuckling good time as we dive into adventurous tales and lots of treasure-filled fun. Perfect for little pirates and their crews!

July 21 - 26

Monday, July 21:  Adventures: 2-4:00 pm

Rock, Paper, Scissors Crafts: Let's get crafty! We'll be using rocks, paper, and scissors to create fun projects and tackle puzzles. This program is aimed at elementary kids, but younger kids can participate with help from an adult.

Tuesday, July 22:  Performer: Chemistry Road Show: 2-3:00 pm

Come join us at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, for a fascinating and fun exploration of the world of chemistry. Watch thrilling demonstrations come to life and get involved in the experiments as an active part of the audience!

Wednesday, July 23: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Bubbles and Books: Join us for a bubbly good time! Enjoy stories that pop with fun and watch as bubbles fill the air during our bubble party!

Tuesday, July 23:  Reading Buddies: 1-3:00 pm

Let's pair up your elementary-aged child with a teen to read together! Walk-ins are welcomed, but you can RSVP your child and teens by emailing info@bastroplibrary.org.

Friday, July 25: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am

Bubbles and Books: Join us for a bubbly good time! Enjoy stories that pop with fun and watch as bubbles fill the air during our bubble party!

Saturday, July 26:  Readers' Jubilee: 6:30-8:00 pm

Registration required

1100 Church Street / P.O. Drawer 670 / Bastrop, Texas 78602 / 512-332-8880 / bastroplibrary.org