Exhibits & Galleries in Cotulla, TX

Celebrating Abstraction: Ruby City’s Sensing Meaning, Abstract Painting, Brings Together Eight Decades of Innovation

Happening now · Sep 27 – Aug 31 · Ruby City · 150 Camp St., San Antonio, TX

Charcoal Drawing Class

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC

Have a good time, learn, and stretch creative muscles in this hands-on charcoal art workshop! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the partnering George H.W. Bush Community Center. No experience or art skills are...

Katherine Tyra Virtual Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC

Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library! We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email...

Mystery Mixer: A Mystery/Thriller Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX

Sip tea, make friends, and discuss mysteries and thrillers with us! This mystery/thriller book club meets the first Wednesday of the month. Registration is requested but not required. The book list for the 2026-27 season will be announced in June 2026.

Bilingual Story Time -English and Spanish

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Aldine Branch Library · 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX

You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am. Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs. Last half hour is...

Adapted Art Social Hour (Grades 4-12)

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 1, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Schimelpfenig Library · 5024 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023, Plano, TX

Project : Weaving Adapted Library programs are sensory-friendly and targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent children, teens, adults and their families/caregivers. Neurodivergent includes autism spectrum disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette's and other developmental and...

Fixing Flooding

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn where rainwater goes when it falls on our urban spaces and then help design and build a flood‑proof city. Through hands-on activities and teamwork, participants will practice problem-solving and imagine creative solutions to real-world challenges. Presented by Green Venture .

Silent Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Do you find it difficult to find time to read? Do you hate reading assigned books? Are you anxious in a traditional book club setting? If you answered yes to any of these, then check out Silent Book Club. A new type of book club, where there's no assigned reading and all readers are welcome....

Tin Foil Textures

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lark Branch Library · 2601 Lark Ave, McAllen, TX

Join us to create art by embossing stunning designs onto foil, then bring them to life with vibrant acrylic markers. Come turn recycled everyday scraps into your next handmade treasure piece.

Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Market Street · Amarillo, TX

Mat looming and crochet work offer creative, no-cost ways to support homeless individuals and veterans by turning recycled plastic bags and yarn into durable sleeping mats and tote bags....

The Art of Storytelling

In 1 week · Aug 2 – Aug 3 · Walkway behind Bass Concert Hall · 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX

Crafts & Coffee

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX

Occurrence: Wednesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted) Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 18+ Description: Join us weekly for coffee and crafts! Additional Info: Bring your own craft to work on or try one we'll provide

Crafter's Corner

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Branch Library · Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

Fandom Friday

In 1 week · Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lark Branch Library · 2601 Lark Ave, McAllen, TX

Shape your favorite fandom characters using colorful air dry clay and leave with your own handmade figurine!

Needlework Network

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX

Calling all knitting, crocheting, embroidery and other needlecraft enthusiasts! Work on your projects in a welcoming environment as you mix and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the area. All experience levels are welcome!

Craft Cart

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 1, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.

DIY: Tin Foil Embossing Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lark Branch Library · 2601 Lark Ave, McAllen, TX

Join us to create a 3D art foil embossing design with vibrant acrylic markers. Turn your recycled scraps into a treasure!

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Aldine Branch Library · 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX

Join us to cut out and paint a sky's worth of stars to keep you company at night!

Prekindergarten Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Octavia Fields Branch Library · 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX · Ages Up to 5

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable...

Painting Flowers with Malu (18+)

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Parker Williams Branch Library · 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, TX

Learn the basics of painting with acrylic as teacher and local artist, Malu, walks you through the steps to create your own vibrant wall art. This is a beginner-friendly class for adults. Registration is required as supplies are limited.

Councillor-Led Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Locke Book Club meets at 11:00am on the second Saturday of each month at the Locke Branch , 285 Locke St., S. The August title is [title] by [author], selected by Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson. Physical copies of the book are available at the branch.

Fine Art for Families: Gustav Klimt

In 1 week · Sun, Aug 2, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Davis Library · 7501 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025, Plano, TX

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program, in-person only

Imagination Stations

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 1, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.

West University Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · West University Branch Library · 6108 Auden Street, Houston, TX

Join the West University Book Club on the first Wednesday of every month at 11am in the West University Community Center (6104 Auden, next door to the library). Let's talk about another great read! This month, we are... recommending great books to read! Bring your recommendations of books you have..

Young at heART: Watercolor Group

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes.

Jurassic Art Jam with Ms. Krystle

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Craft Program for Kids Get creative with Ms. Krystle in this hands-on dinosaur-themed craft program. Children will explore art, design, and imagination while creating fun prehistoric projects. Activities are designed to support creativity and self-expression.

Tween Book Club @ Baldwin Boettcher

In 2 weeks · Sat, Aug 8, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library · 22248 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX · Ages 10–17

Come join Baldwin Boettcher’s Tween Book Club! Each month, we dive into a new book, share our thoughts with new friends, and wrap it up with fun, hands-on activities. You can find a copy of each month's book through our catalog or check one out at the front desk, while copies are available!

Tween Spark Art Hour

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Aldine Branch Library · 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX · Ages 10–17

Need to color for an hour? Want to make a zine? Thinking about picking up a paintbrush to give acrylics a try? Here's your chance! Join Ms. Gage for an hour of freestyle artistic expression. This program is best for 6 th -9 th graders

Closer Look Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

A weekly book club that focuses on one book over six-weeks. Read and discuss in depth a different section of the book each week. The September/October book selection is The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson.

Make and Create - Pirate Crafts

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 1, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.

Baby Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Fairbanks Branch Library · 7122 Gessner Road, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

Get ready to sing, play, and bond with baby during this multi-sensory activity time that will lay the foundation for learning! Baby Story Time is designed for early educational development through sing-alongs, lap bounces, and rhymes. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social...