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AMERICA250: Telling America's Story
06/29 Scavenger Hunt Kickoff!
06/30 Time Capsule Presentation
07/01 Movie Matinee
07/02 Red, White, and BBQ w/Chief Stokes
07/04 Independence Day Celebration at Robert's Point Park
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| America250 — 13 titles |
| Good Morning America Book Club — 77 titles |
| Good Morning America Book Club Young Adult — 7 titles |
| Oprah's Book Club — 87 titles |
| Pulitzer Prize Winner — 50 titles |
| Read with Jenna — 92 titles |
| Reece's Book Club — 114 titles |
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SRP26- Movie Day!
06/24/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, fun, and an animated featured film!
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SRP26- STEAM Day with Makedo
06/25/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Get ready to build, invent, and explore at our STEAM Day! Using Makedo cardboard construction tools, participants will transform ordinary cardboard into amazing creations inspired by excavation sites, dinosaur discoveries, ancient artifacts, and imaginative adventures. Dig into engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as we "unearth" new ideas through design and invention. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, create, and build. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Teen Craft Day! Dino Trinket Dishes
06/26/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Create a roar-some keepsake at the Ellis Memorial Library! Teens will design their own dinosaur trinket dish by painting miniature plastic dinos and transforming simple bowls into fun, prehistoric room decor. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Storytime with Ms. Maura! Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavation
06/27/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Grab your explorer gear and join us for a deliciously fun storytime adventure with Ms. Maura! After enjoying a dinosaur story, the kids will become junior archaeologists as they carefully excavate chocolate chips from cookies using toothpicks and simple tools on their own excavation grid. All supplies provided.
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America250 - Time Capsule Presentation
06/30/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us in celebrating America's 250th. We are collecting photos/stories of special events that took place in Port Aransas this year.
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SRP26- Movie Day!
07/01/2026 3:00 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, fun, and a featured film!
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America250 - Red, White, & BBQ
07/02/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us as we celebrate America's 250th. Chief Stokes will talk about how food brings people together and share his BBQ tips.
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America250 - Finding Your Family Roots
07/03/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us as we celebrate America's 250th. Your story is worth finding and sharing. Learn about the resources and research tools Ellis Memorial Library offers.
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America250 - Independence Day Celebration!
07/04/2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM
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| Join us at Robert's Point Park as we partner with Parks & Rec to celebrate America's 250th!!
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SRP26- Movie Day!
07/08/2026 3:00 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, fun, and an animated featured film!
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SRP26- STEAM Day with Makedo
07/09/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Get ready to build, invent, and explore at our STEAM Day! Using Makedo cardboard construction tools, participants will transform ordinary cardboard into amazing creations inspired by excavation sites, dinosaur discoveries, ancient artifacts, and imaginative adventures. Dig into engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as we "unearth" new ideas through design and invention. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, create, and build. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Teen Craft Day! Dino Garden
07/10/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Build a tiny prehistoric world with a modern twist! Participants will create their own dino garden using mini plants, soil, and dinosaur figures to design an aesthetic miniature scene perfect for a desk, shelf, or room decor. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Storytime with Ms. Maura! Pasta Paleontology
07/11/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only After enjoying a dinosaur themed story, kids will become paleontologists as they create their own "pasta fossils" by assembling dinosaur skeletons using dry pasta shapes. This fun and creative activity blends storytelling with early science and fine motor skills as young explorers build their own prehistoric discoveries. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Adult Craft Day! Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku)
07/14/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Try a unique blend of art, nature, and discovery at this relaxing adult craft program! Participants will explore the traditional Japanese art of fish printing, known as Gyotaku, using ink and textured materials to create striking, one-of-a-kind prints. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Movie Day!
07/15/2026 3:00 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, fun, and an animated featured film!
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SRP26- STEAM Day with Makedo
07/16/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Get ready to build, invent, and explore at our STEAM Day! Using Makedo cardboard construction tools, participants will transform ordinary cardboard into amazing creations inspired by excavation sites, dinosaur discoveries, ancient artifacts, and imaginative adventures. Dig into engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as we "unearth" new ideas through design and invention. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, create, and build. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Teen Craft Day! Plantersaurus
07/17/2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Turn an everyday plastic dinosaur into a mini planter! You’ll customize your dino, add soil, and plant a small succulent to create a unique piece that blends nature, design, and a little prehistoric attitude. Each piece ends up looking different depending on your style. All supplies provided.
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SRP26- Storytime with Ms. Maura! Adopt a Dino and Build a Gingerbread Dog House
07/18/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room: Meeting Room - CoPA use only Join us for a dino-sized storytime adventure filled with fun! After enjoying a story, kids will "adopt" their very own dinosaur figurine, complete with documentation. Then, young paleontologists will get creative by building a gingerbread "dog house" for their dino friend to live in. All supplies provided.
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