Events for August 10-17, 2023
Literary Happenings in the Coastal Bend
This Week
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Neyland Library Banned Book Club
Free!
4-5 PM
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Join us for reading classic books from our Adult collection that have been banned or challenged as reported to the American Library Association since they have been published. We meet in-person or virtually (contact the library for an invitation). This month we are discussing "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner.
Come for a great discussion about books and the power of reading!
For more information, contact Michelle Balis, Managing Librarian, 361-826-2370
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Third Thursday Reading with Sarah K. Lenz and Robin Carstensen
6:30 PM
South Texas Art Museum
1902 Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
As part of the South Texas Art Museum’s Third Thursday series, Sarah K. Lenz will be reading from her new book, What Will Outlast Me? She’ll be joined by Corpus Christi’s Poet Laureate, Robin Carstensen.
Later This Month
Friday, August 18, 2023
Scribbling by the Sea
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
The Starbucks on the Island
14002 SPID
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Come meet other writers, and then get down to work!
10-10:30 AM We can chat, celebrate, and commiserate.
10:30-11:30 AM Time to write! We'll focus on our works-in-progress.
For more information, contact Alyson Greene alysoncgreene@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Traveling Library of Corpus Christi’s Book Club
Free!
6:30-7:30 PM
4703 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Bring your top read of the month and join us as we chat about our favorite books!
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Next Month
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Neyland Library Banned Book Club
Free!
4-5 PM
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Join us for reading classic books from our Adult collection that have been banned or challenged as reported to the American Library Association since they have been published. We meet in-person or virtually (contact the library for an invitation). This month we are discussing "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury.
Come for a great discussion about books and the power of reading!
For more information, contact Michelle Balis, Managing Librarian, 361-826-2370
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