Josie's Chili & Gumbo Cookoff
Silent Auction begins at 1 pm at the Cookoff with many items to bid on. Come taste some chili from our contestants. There is also a corn hole tournament planned for 2:15 pm. Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the POC Library Capital Campaign. Stay tuned for more details.
We hope you can join us what is sure to be a fun day you won’t want to miss.
Port O'Connor Crawfish Fest & Cookoff
The Friends of the Port O’Connor Library will be at this festival for the drawing of the winners of the raffle for the Capital Campagn.
Josie’s Chili Cook-Off
Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Port O'Connor Library Capital Campaign. Enjoy a Silent Auction, Raffle, Cornhole Tournament, and delicious chili.
A Night of Poetry
This is a free event and the public is invited.
Attendees will have a chance to read original poetry or something by a favorite author. Each attendee who wishes to participate will be given an allotted amount of time to read their selection.
Childrens Program: Paint the Sidewalk
Join us for games and snacks, and let's all paint the sidewalk to celebrate our upcoming new library addition!
John's Got Magic
2024 Summer Reading Program (SRP) event-John's Got Magic! This magic shows will take you on a trip filled with magic, illusion, fun props, hilarious comedy, mind reading, stunts, music, special effects and audience interaction! SRP events are free and all ages welcome!
Annual Membership Meeting and Open House
Library open house. View the planned build site and design plan for the expansion, followed by the annual meeting of the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library.
Blast off to Adventure
2024 Summer Reading Program (SRP) event-Blast off to Adventure. SRP events are free and all ages welcome!
Creepy Crawlers
2024 Summer Reading Program (SRP) event-Creepy Crawlers. SRP events are free and all ages welcome!
Texas Floating Classroom
2024 Summer Reading Program (SRP) event-Texas Floating Classroom whose mission is to provide hands-on marine science education and a platform for research to students of the Texas Gulf coast and beyond. SRP events are free and all ages welcome!
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The Astonishing Mr. Pitts
The 2024 Summer Reading Program (SRP) event-The Astonishing Mr. Pitts! The Astonishing Mr. Pitts is an experienced family and children’s entertainer, educator, comedian, cartoonist, puppeteer, ventriloquist, and magician. SRP events are free and all ages welcome!
Adult Program Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area
Are you curious about what goes on behind the gates of the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area? Join the Friends of the Port O'Connor Library in welcoming Tori Haynes, Biologist for the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area, and learn all about the unique ecosystem here along the Texas Coastline. There will be a presentation and questions taken from the attendees. Attendees will have an opportunity to go behind the gates of Powderhorn and explore for themselves with Tori Haynes as your guide. The Behind the Gates experience will have 2 sessions being held on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st. Participants must attend the information session on March 25th, 2024 at 7pm, in order to participate in April's program. There will be a signup sheet for the April guide dates after the presentation. Space is limited and this event for adults only.