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By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you. 

  • Get help with:
  • Resume & cover letters
  • FAFSA application
  • College Admission Essay 
  • Free resources for career development
  • ebooks to prep for exams SAT/ACT
  • GED prep practice exams   

To make an one-on-one appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

FutureU Appointment 

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

Tweens will spend one hour each week for four weeks exploring the world of sewing through a variety of fun, hands-on projects. They’ll learn different stitches and patterns while building their skills, confidence, and creative freedom.

Sound like fun? Great—let’s get sewing! 🪡✨

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

Krafty Kids is a whimsical environment where children can express their creativity through a variety of artistic activities, ranging from painting to sculpting. With an extensive selection of supplies and guided sessions, kids have the opportunity to explore their talents and craft unique masterpieces to take home. Join us every Wednesday at 3:45 PM for an inspiring creative adventure!

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

A virtual tour around the world! Join us every second Tuesday of the month as we learn about the cultural practices, celebrations, food, animals, language, and geography of specific countries through discussion and hands-on activities. In October, prepare for a special tour, as we travel around Haunted America, explore the spookiest sites and celebrate with some crafts!

This program is for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.



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Looking for some new puzzles?  Come swap with us!  Starting September 24, bring to the library up to two gently used puzzles in their original box with all the pieces.  Receive puzzle swap tickets for the puzzles you bring. Go home with two (new) puzzles of your choice on Swap Day! 

Swap Day is on Saturday, October 24, at 2 PM. 

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 04:00

Hey Family Movie Night Friends! This month's movie, The Pagemaster (1994), takes us to a magical library where the books come to life to tell their stories! In honor of the Gulf Coast Reads Annual Reading Initiative book, the Librarians by Sherry Thomas.

Movie synopsis: A cowardly boy, Richard Tyler (Macaulay Culkin), enters a library to escape a storm, only to be transformed into an animated illustration by the Pagemaster. He has to work through obstacles from classic books to return to real-life.

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration required.
By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 01:00

Interested in earning your GED?

Join FutureU advisor(s) for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to prepare for and successfully obtain your GED using free and trusted resources, plus information of in-person and virtual academies

During this workshop, you’ll receive guidance on how to:

By admin, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 01:00

If you are interesting in Learn Excel 2019 We offer free class where you learn how to streamline data entry with AutoFill. Then, get chart recommendations based on your data, and create them with one click. Or easily spot trends and patterns with data bars, color coding, and icons., The course also teaches you how to add rows and columns and change column widths, how to use copy, cut and paste to save time, and how to print the correct part of your spreadsheet!