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Please come and take a look at the new Texian Books location and the additional retail space of Bethune & Son clothing. We are excited to see this addition to Main Street and look forward to many more!

Looking for adventure this summer, something new to do, or just want to spend a day out on the River? Parks and Recreation & Flow Paddle Co. have just the thing for you! Our Annual Kayak Clinic is coming up on August 22nd. Register online: Victoriatx.gov/registration $10 registration to bring your own Kayak $20 registration to rent a Kayak from us We will provide a teaching clinic to start the day and cover the basics of Kayaking. Then we will take on the Guadalupe River and go for a float the rest of the afternoon with a lunch included in the Registration fee! If you are interested in more information, visit our Facebook Page @victoriaparks.recreation or call our office 361.485.3200. Get your Paddle On!

Looking for adventure this summer, something new to do, or just want to spend a day out on the River? Parks and Recreation & Flow Paddle Co. have just the thing for you! Our Annual Kayak Clinic is coming up on August 22nd. Register online: Victoriatx.gov/registration $10 registration to bring your own Kayak $20 registration to rent a Kayak from us Thanks to Academy we will be giving away a $400 gift card to one of our lucky participants! Must be present to win gift card! We will provide a teaching clinic to start the day and cover the basics of Kayaking. Then we will take on the Guadalupe River and go for a float the rest of the afternoon with a lunch included in the Registration fee! If you are interested in more information, visit our Facebook Page @victoriaparks.recreation or call our office 361.485.3200. Get your Paddle On!

Coast Writers is a group of adults young and old, for all levels of writers. We come together to share manuscripts and exchange feedback, participate in writing exercise, discuss our writing process, and exchange information on writing craft and market information. Wherever you are in your writing journey, come find support, encouragement, and share your passion for writing.

Swing by the library for boredom-busting craft kit! This month, you will get everything you need to transform unfinished wooden letters with book covers. Watch the Teen Librarian show you how to put it all together on Wednesday, August 19 at 3 pm on the Library’s Facebook Page.

Your library’s favorite puppet friends are going out in the community. Each month, follow Grandma & Grandpa around town as they take in the sights and learn more about where they live and what happens in Victoria. You will not want to miss out on their wacky adventures!

Join us for a special performance from Texas country musician Zachary Grant! Zachary got his musical start like many others from the South, in church. This is where he started to gain the confidence of playing his guitar and singing. Through the years, he continued to be involved in music ministry, and in early 2018 got a call from the drummer of Tainted Heart, a local cover band, to front their band. From that point on, they played for many venues in the Crossroads area, and that's where Zach fell in love with the thought of making this more than a hobby. With Tainted Heart Zachary played many genres of music while he honed his skills, and learned a lot about the craft of music. In July of 2020, he broke away from Tainted Heart to pursue a solo act where he mostly plays Texas Country along with a few originals. When the pandemic hit and venues shut down in early 2020, he, like many musicians, started livestreaming once a week calling it his "Quarantunes".

Create a zine about a social issue of interest. Translation: YOU choose what topic YOU care about. Think of a change you want to see in the world or a problem you want to be solved. Zines are DIY with a focus on creative expression. The scrappier the better. Make one with paper, markers and a photocopier. This is a great way to develop your voice & take a stand in the world. There are no rules. * Want to make one online? Create a free account at flipsnack.com/EZINE You can easily sign in with Google or Facebook With a free account you can: Use stock photos (or you can take your own pictures and upload!) Publish, then share the link OR download as GIF for Instagram (tag us @victoriapubliclibrary)

Wishing you sweet dreams from the Victoria Public Library! Stop by the library between 2 and 3 PM to pick up a kit so you can make your own dreamcatcher! This craft is perfect for children ages 6-12. While supplies last.

The Victoria Public Library is hosting Virtual Trivia every Wednesday at 6 PM! We will be using Zoom to host the online game and Kahoot to run the trivia. The Kahoot entry pin will be available on game day. If you have any questions beforehand or need help on how to access Zoom or Kahoot, contact us.