The Galveston Bay Area Scale Modelers Association (GBASMA) is a chartered member of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).. Club meetings are held monthly to present each other's current projects, share new modeling techniques, answer modeling questions and promote the hobby. We meet 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM on the 4th Monday of each month except for May(meets the week after) and December.(no meeting).
Registration not required.
Start the middle of your week by watching a great movie and enjoying a snack!
This is a writers' club meant for all writers to learn more about the art, share their work, and learn from other writers about their work process, publishing, and writing journey.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a brief excerpt from any Work In Progress (WIPs) or other material they are willing to share. At your discretion, you may bring handouts with the material printed on it.
Writers of all levels are welcomed, including people just wanting to learn more!
We will be using ornaments, our fingers, and paint in order to create a snowman ornament!
Ages 12+ only, registration required.
This class requires you to get paint on your hand in order to make the snowmen! If you do not wish to play with paint in that way, please do not register.
Come in clothing that you may deem worthy of paint splotches.
Come in and enjoy an event where you can try a traditional Mexican hot chocolate: Champurrado! This drink contains chocolate, brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and corn flour that gives it a thick, creamy texture!
Sip some champurrado and socialize with different activities!
No registration necessary. This event will be held in the Children's Activity Space.
We may not have too much snow here in Texas, but we can still make snowmen without it! Join us as we make beautiful snowmen with our cotton ball painting craft!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. This program that provides children an opportunity to explore their creativity as they craft a variety of different projects. Every week will include something new for them to create.
The winter wonderland is most beautiful when covered in snow. Join us for winter celebrations that include crafts and toys, and capture beautiful snowy background photos with your children.
*Thanks to the Friends of Freeman for their support of this program!
Tickets are free and required. They will be available at 10:00 AM at the Children's Reference desk.
This story time includes stories, songs, and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program!
Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .
Join us for a 'Christmas' themed story time!
"Turn the Page" is a weekly story time filled with stories, songs, movement, interactive elements, and sensory play to further develop your child's literary, cognitive, and social skills.
*Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.