As the year winds down and we hop into 2025, the Dublin Public Library is encouraging people to embrace reading as a New Year’s Resolution, and is continuing programs associated with mindfulness.
The library currently offers two book clubs open to adults of all ages and genders.
The Crimes and Clues book club is geared to those who enjoy reading true crime and horror novels. They typically meet the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the library.
The Saturday Book Club is geared toward those who enjoy reading a wide variety of materials and New York Times Bestsellers are often included. They meet the last Saturday of each month at 1 p.m.
Books are available to check out through the library for the book clubs.
Crimes and Clues will be meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 to discuss ‘Starter Villain’ by John Scalzi. Saturday Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 to discuss Inheritance by Nora Roberts.
Upcoming events at the library include a sensory safe hour from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. This time is reserved for those with sensory needs. Lights will be dimmed and patrons are asked to respect that this time be focused on families who are unable to attend during regular hours.
Seated Serenity will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 28 with seated and chair yoga for senior citizens. Balance balls, chairs and floor cushions are provided. Unwind and Align is immediately following from noon to 1 p.m. with yoga for teens. Yoga mats, balance balls, chairs and floor cushions are provided.
Safe Space Story Time will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, offering a sensory safe story time for all ages.
Barks and Books will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Annie’s Therapeutic Companions will be on hand with their dog Hank. Participants are encouraged to read aloud in a non judgmental environment to the dog, while learning about canines, and giving scritches to the dog.
The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Dublin Public Library is located at 206 W. Blackjack St. Library cards are free to Erath County residents.