Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries

04/08/2026

New merch is in. Get it while supplies last.

Guess what, the wait is finally over. Introducing our new library swag shirt.
Get them as supplies last.
Available at all library locations.
Good Luck

04/07/2026

Saturday @ La Retama.
Stop by for a roaring afternoon of Dinosaurs, activities, and more!
https://cctexas.libcal.com/event/16514909

03/19/2026

📚✨ Your adventure, your choice! ✨📚
Calling all bookworms and aspiring writers! The 11th Annual Teen Bookfest by the Bay is coming back to Corpus Christi, and you don’t want to miss it.
Get ready for a full day of:
✍️ Author Panels & Meet-and-Greets – Meet your favorite YA and Middle Grade authors!
🎨 Illustrator & Writing Workshops – Learn from the pros and sharpen your skills.
📖 Book Swap & Vendors – Trade your old favorites for something new.
🎲 Book Bingo & Crafts – Fun activities for everyone.
📍 Where: Education Service Center 2, 209 N. Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX
🗓️ When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

📚✨ Your adventure, your choice! ✨📚
Calling all bookworms and aspiring writers! The 11th Annual Teen Bookfest by the Bay is coming back to Corpus Christi, and you don’t want to miss it.
Get ready for a full day of:
✍️ Author Panels & Meet-and-Greets – Meet your favorite YA and Middle Grade authors!
🎨 Illustrator & Writing Workshops – Learn from the pros and sharpen your skills.
📖 Book Swap & Vendors – Trade your old favorites for something new.
🎲 Book Bingo & Crafts – Fun activities for everyone.
📍 Where: Education Service Center 2, 209 N. Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX
🗓️ When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

04/22/2025

This Saturday, the McDonald Public Library will host family-friendly fun event.
Join us as we celebrate Día de Los Niños with crafts, arts, and more.

01/21/2025

Attention Patrons,
Due to the Severe Weather, all Corpus Christi Public Libraries will remain closed today.

01/21/2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for all of South Texas except the barrier islands for Monday night into Tuesday. From tonight through Wednesday morning, the wind chill (feels like temperature) will not...

10/04/2024

Please feel free to visit the Texas Voting Portal if you need to check to see if you're still registered.
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
If you still need an application, our libraries have them in English and Spanish and will mail them for you, if you return them by the deadline.

The City of Corpus Christi reminds residents that the last day to register to vote in the November 5 Election is Monday, October 7. Learn more at https://cctx.info/4gU4fZO.

10/03/2024

Still spots available for this awesome financial workshop at the La Retama Central Library.
Begins this Saturday.
See you there.

It's not too late to register for the Introduction to Personal and Business Finance Course! https://forms.office.com/g/89fk9qE0Yb

09/17/2024

New Hours for all library locations, effective October 1st.

09/05/2024

Our Local History room at our Main Branch now has an Instagram page. Join us as we plan out new genealogical, South Texas, and Texas Historical programs and events.

The Corpus Christi Local History department is at the La Retama Central Library (Main Branch) on the 2nd floor. It closes 30 minutes before normal business hours. For questions, please feel free to call us at 361-826-7030.

08/23/2024

Don't forget your plans to attend our Beetlejuice Bash on August 24th at
La Retama Central Library.
805 Comanche St.
See you there

04/09/2024

The Corpus Christi Public Libraries is proud to host the 2024 Week of the Young Child event, this Saturday, April 13th, at the La Retama Central Library. See you there

La Retama Central
805 Comanche st.

Entrace is on Bulcher St.

The Corpus Christi Public Libraries is proud to host the 2024 Week of the Young Child event, this Saturday, April 13th, at the La Retama Central Library

📚 Join the Success By 6 Coalition at La Retama Central Library on Saturday, April 13, for Step Into A Story, a Week of the Young Child Celebration!
👦👧Enjoy free performances, activities, giveaways and more with this family-friendly event.
🎉The event is free and open to the public.
🤝Sponsored by United Way of the Coastal Bend's Success By 6 Coalition.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The annual event focuses on the needs of young children and their families and showcases local early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.