Join us for introductory Yoga series where we will explore the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga. Participants will practice gentle movement and simple meditation techniques aimed at increasing physical ease and mental clarity. The program will be adapted to the ability levels of those who register, and no prior yoga experience is required.
This event is first come, first serve. Once all chairs are filled, no more people will be able to come in the room.
New to journaling? Already love it and want to connect with others?
Join us for Freeman Scribblers, a relaxed, creative space where we’ll explore different journaling styles and techniques for all kinds of writers — from beginners to seasoned journalers.
Some materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a blank or recurring journal and any favorite journaling supplies they’d like to use.
The Next Chapter Classics Feature Film Series continues Thursday, April 30 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Room. We look forward to showing Hamnet, the 2025 Academy Award Nominee based on the novel of the same name by Maggie O'Farrell where Agnes Shakespeare – the wife of the world's most famous writer – struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. This film stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, and Joe Alwyn. Rated PG-13, Hamnet lasts 2 hours, 5 minutes.
Adults – the Next Chapter Monday Matinee continues Monday, April 27 at 2:00 PM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to seeing Disney Cinderella, the 2015 Disney live-action adaptation of the treasured fairy tale. This film stars Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sophie McShera. Rated PG, this film lasts 1 hour, 45 minutes, and includes closed captions.
Light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
Adults – we welcome you to join us in the upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom on Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 AM to the Next Chapter’s presentation in the Lone Star Flight Museum Lecture Series. Gary Watt looks forward to presenting "Amelia Earhart: Record Setting Aviatrix and Enduring Mystery.” This free event requires no registration.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
The Next Chapter Classics Revisited continues Thursday, April 23 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to showing The Dark Knight, the 2008 superhero action epic. This film stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Gary Oldman. Rated PG-13, The Dark Knight lasts 2 hours, 32 minutes. This film includes Closed Captions.
The Next Chapter will host its upcoming food event on Thursday, April 09 at 10:15 AM in the upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. Participants will learn how to make Aguas Frescas, light non-alcoholic beverages made from one or more fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water.
The drinks in this event will be made with Cantaloupe and/or Cucumber.
As we celebrate Texas America250 (the United States of America’s semiquincentennial/ 250th birthday), the Next Chapter welcomes Susan Adams, District V Director, Texas Daughters of the American Revolution (TXDAR)* to present “Women of the Revolutionary War" on Thursday, April 02 at 10:15 AM in our downstairs Meeting Room. The Friends of Freeman Library look forward to providing light refreshments. This free event invites attendees of all ages and requires no registration.
With no assigned book or group discussion, Introvert Happy Hour Book Club is ideal for those who want the community of a book club without the homework, conversation, and social pressure. Please join us in the Upstairs Conference Room on the second Monday of the month to read silently as a group without any discussion and enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. The door opens at 6:00 PM.
No registration is necessary for this free program.
Join us for introductory Yoga series where we will explore the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga. Participants will practice gentle movement and simple meditation techniques aimed at increasing physical ease and mental clarity. The program will be adapted to the ability levels of those who register, and no prior yoga experience is required.
This event is first come, first serve. Once all chairs are filled, no more people will be able to come in the room.