Services and Programs
ServicesYour Adult Services staff are here to assist you with your research needs, including assistance with computers, access to genealogical and archival material, readers advisory, and researching information on the history of Temple.
Notary Services
Our Adult Services Team also provides notary services by appointment. To make an appointment, please book a time using our online scheduler.
Book-A-Librarian
Book time in-person or through Microsoft Teams with our Librarian staff for assistance with technology, research, or exam proctoring using our online scheduler.
Reoccurring ProgramsBelow are some of our regular programs, which occur on a monthly/quarterly basis. For a full list of programs, be sure to visit our Calendar of Events.
Art Journaling
3rd Thursday | 1PM | 2nd Floor
Create a journal to record your thoughts and feelings with words, art, and images! Supplies are furnished, or feel free to bring your own.
For more information, email jhentzen@templetx.gov.
Books for Lunch
2nd Wednesday | 12PM | 3rd Floor
Sponsored by the Temple Literacy Council and Temple Public Library, enjoy a book discussion over lunch (food not provided -BYOL).
For more information, email adult@templetx.gov.
Candlekeep Library
1st & 3rd Thursdays | 11:30AM | 2nd Floor
Open to all adults. Bring your own character to play or select one of the pre-made characters available.
For more information, email adult@templetx.gov.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays | 10AM | 2nd Floor
Bring the practice of yoga to your mind and body using a chair, wheelchair, or other mobility device.
For more information, email adult@templetx.gov.
Family Lego Night
3rd Thursday | 5PM | 2nd Floor
Join us for creative free building for families! Bricks are provided, but feel free to bring your own!
For more information, email adult@templetx.gov.
Matched!
Let our librarians match you with your new read every other month based on your preferences and interests. More information to come!
Contact: sscherer@templetx.gov
Short Story Reading Group
3rd Monday | 6:30PM ONLINE
The short story reading group will interact with more contemporary reads, with authors from the 20th century, up through well-known authors of today.
For more information, email mgaines@templetx.gov.
Sit'n'Stitch
2nd Wednesday | 5PM | 2nd Floor
3rd Saturday | 11AM | 2nd Floor
Join our meet-up group of fiber art enthusiasts and work on your own projects together!
For more information, email nkramer@templetx.gov.
Stories to Tell
2nd & 4th Thursdays | 1PM | 2nd Floor
Come write with us! Get your ideas and writing flowing. This is an all-women’s writing group that uses prompts based upon an idea, word, question, or phrase.
For more information, email sscherer@templetx.gov.
Unplugged: All Ages Board Games
2nd Sunday | 2PM | 3rd Floor
Take a Risk, Monopolize on the fun, Checkers out (too far?) all we have to offer at our monthly all-ages board game group. Play new board games, or grab an old favorite, meet new folks, and have an overall good time. Whether you're into Settlers of Catan, Magic the Gathering, or Scrabble, we have you covered.
For more information, email dcraig@templetx.gov.
Wandering Reads
Subscribe to have a book selected for you based on your preferences and the month's travel-related theme, and then join us for an in-person discussion.
Join here https://forms.office.com/g/wrpfBUVxyS to start your journey!
Contact: sscherer@templetx.gov
- April- Exile (Books about displacement, conflict, survival)
- May: Deep Dive (Oceans, sea voyages, etc.)
- June: On Island Time
Women Authors Book Club
4th Monday | 5:30PM | 2nd Floor
Join us as we discuss any or all the works from women authors around the world.
For more information, email sscherer@templetx.gov
