Calendar

Night Hikes for Adults

June 18, 2021, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Cibolo Center for Conservation

Join professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to see native nine-banded armadillos up close. Enjoy the evening following armadillos around to learn and observe firsthand how they survive in various habitats. Learn all you can about the small mammal of Texas and their importance in the ecosystems they inhabit.

A Day at the Farm

June 19, 2021, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Historic Herff Farm

The Herff Farm is the perfect Texas Hill Country destination for your Saturday! The Farmers Market at the Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. They have events and programs throughout the year during the market including Yoga and Barre-Blend outdoor fitness classes, a monthly gardening workshop, Little Explorers outdoor adventures for young children, guided hikes, live music, and more! See their calendar for a full list of programming.

Boerne Vatertags Parade & Saengerfest + Bull Riding Blow Out & Dance

June 19, 2021, 10:00 AM @ Hill Country Mile & Kendall County Fairgrounds

Boerne Vatertags (Father's Day) Parade would like to continue the Boerne tradition of celebrating this special day within the Boerne community. Join the fun, either entering the parade or on the sidewalks as a spectator. Fun is sure to be had by all! Enter your float online. Volunteers & sponsors needed. After the parade, head out to the Kendall County Fair Grounds for 6 hours of live music, vendors, and fun and games. The 3rd Annual KCFA Bull riding Blow Out and Dance will follow.

Tusculum Brewing Co. Motorcycle Show

June 19, 2021, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Tusculum Brewing Company

Join Tusculum Brewing Co for their very first motorcycle show in partnership with Boerne Motorcycle Company! All makes, models, and years are welcome! Can-Am Spyders, Slingshots, etc. welcome! Show & shine only! Don't have a motorcycle to showcase!? Come on out and enjoy some beer, food, live music, and check out the bikes! Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music in their outdoor space.

3rd Annual KCFA Bull Riding Blow Out & Dance

June 19, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fair Grounds

After the Vatertags Parade & Music Festival, the Kendall County Fair Association will proudly host the 3rd Annual Bull Riding Blowout Fair Fundraiser on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 7:00 pm with a dance under the pavilion to follow. All proceeds go to help with expenses for the 115th Kendall County Fair.

Music in the Cave: Summer Solstice Celebration

June 19, 2021, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Cave Without A Name

Enjoy an eclectic blend of contemporary acoustic songs, soaring vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and improvisation celebrating the Summer Solstice down in the Queen's Throne Room at the Cave Without a Name.

Z's Artisans Market

June 25, 2021, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Z's Woodfired Pizza

There will be live music and local vendors who handcraft their products! Vendors may include handmade soaps, hand-sewn items, handwritten home décor, hand-poured candles, and maybe even entertainment for the whole family!

Tour de Boerne

June 26, 2021, All Day @ Don Strange Ranch

our de Boerne is a bike ride that will take you through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Towns included in the routes are Boerne, Waring, Welfare, Luckenbach, Sisterdale, and Comfort. You will be challenged along the way and welcomed back to Don Strange Ranch for a BBQ meal, cold craft beer, and great conversation. Oh, the stories that will be told! Some may be “fish stories” but all will be enjoyed!

A Day at the Farm

June 26, 2021, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Historic Herff Farm

The Herff Farm is the perfect Texas Hill Country destination for your Saturday! The Farmers Market at the Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. They have events and programs throughout the year during the market including Yoga and Barre-Blend outdoor fitness classes, a monthly gardening workshop, Little Explorers outdoor adventures for young children, guided hikes, live music, and more! See their calendar for a full list of programming.

Boerne Pride: Walking Together

June 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Patrick Heath Public Library

Boerne welcomes everyone! Meet at the Patrick Heath Public Library Amphitheater for the 4th Annual Boerne Pride Walk hosted by Touchstone Community Church. Walk down the Hill Country Mile in solidarity to River Road Park and back. Stick around after the event and enjoy all that Downtown Boerne has to offer. Shop. Sip. Savor.

German Motor Gathering

June 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Main Plaza

The German Motor Gathering promises to please motoring enthusiasts! Beautiful German marques, entertainment under the gazebo, fun fellowship, and more! This well-attended motoring series event is sister to the Italian Motor Gathering and will not disappoint. A portion of all proceeds with be donated to Autism Speaks. Look for a schedule of events to be updated on their webpage. Registration for motors will remain open until capacity.

Bluegrass Jam at The Agricultural

June 26, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour

June 26, 2021, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Museum

The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like "way back when". Open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 12PM-3PM. Please email to schedule a personalized tour.

Tusculum Brewing Company Car Show

June 26, 2021, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Tusculum Brewing Company

All makes, models, and years are welcome! Show & shine only! FIRST COME FIRST PARK. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music in the outdoor space.

Moondance Outdoor Concerts - Britt Ballenger

June 26, 2021, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Cibolo Center for Conservation

Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! Mark your calendar for monthly concerts through October!

Community Parade - Main Street Closed - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

June 19, 2021, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

City Council Meeting

June 22, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

ABENDKONZERTE

June 22, 2021, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Main Plaza Park

LEARN ABOUT BOERNE'S GERMAN HERITAGE WITH TRADITIONAL GERMAN MUSIC AND STORIES OF OUR TOWNS HISTORIC PAST IN THIS 4-PART OUTDOOR SERIES.

ALLSTAR NIGHT! JUNE MOVIE IN THE PARK- KARATE KID.

June 25, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Main Plaza Park

WEAR YOUR FAVORITE JERSEY AND JOIN US FOR AN ALL STAR NIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK. WE WILL BE SHOWING KARATE KID.

BOERNE CONCERT BAND

June 27, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM @ Main Plaza Park

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Boerne's Main Plaza and celebrate our country’s birthday at a free Independence Day Concert with the Boerne Concert Band! Wave the flag to some favorite patriotic selections and "Stars and Stripes Forever", of course! In case of rain, the concert will be in the Boerne High School Auditorium.

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Fridays @ 10 am

June 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Read It and Eat It Tween Book Club LIMITED OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE!!

June 18, 2021, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Pages and pizza are on the menu at this book club for students in Grades 4-5. We will be reading author Rosanne Parry’s new book A WHALE OF THE WILD, a riveting animal adventure novel about a young orca whale. Email Miss Constance at [email protected] to reserve your spot and a FREE copy of the book today!

SPECIAL HOURS, June 19

June 19, 2021, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Author Visit with JAMES BURKS!

June 21, 2021, All Day @ Boerne Library Children's Corner Facebook Page

Enjoy a rip-roaring visit with James Burks, author/illustrator of the "Bird and Squirrel" series.

Get Tech Savvy with Samsa - Mondays @ 10 AM

June 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ First floor lobby

Oemuer is out in the lobby most Mondays to help answer your technology related questions. No appointment is necessary!

Happy Tails Tuesdays

June 22, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Back Lawn

Meet a frolicky furry animal on our back lawn, as brought to you by Happy Tails Mobile Petting Zoo!

Teacup Techie - Tuesdays @ 6 PM

June 22, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ First floor lobby

Alicia is out in the lobby most Tuesday evenings to help answer your technology related questions. No appointment is necessary!

Sensory Studio: Babies 0-2 years of age

June 23, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room/Outdoor Patio- weather permitting

Babies age 0 to 2 years will delight in this free play session.

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Wednesdays @ 10 am

June 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Little Listeners: Toddlers 2-5 years old

June 23, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Young children ages 2 to 5 are invited to our storytime.

Media with Manny - Wednesdays @ 1PM

June 23, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ First Floor Lobby

Manny is out in the lobby most Wednesdays to help answer your tech related questions. No appointment is necessary.

Writers Roundtable, Wednesday, June 23rd @ 1 pm

June 23, 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Conference Room

The Writers Roundtable meets to give feedback on current writing in progress. This is a small group - if you're looking for feedback on your writing please stop by!

Twitch Gaming for Teens!

June 23, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join Alex online for some monster gaming at Twitch.tv/boernelibrary! Every Wednesday during the Summer, we'll be trying a new game. If you are a beginner or a pro email Alex to let him know you are interested in joining the next game. Don't have an Xbox to play on? We have two at the library! Let us know if you would like to game on one of ours! For ages 11-17.

Kendall County Liars Contest, Wed., June 23rd @ 7 pm

June 23, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Amphitheater

The Kendall County Liars Contest is one of the most fun events we host, each year. We are so excited to be back in the Amphitheater this year, where storytellers from around Texas will compete for the chance to be named "Best Liar in Kendall County." Luminaries from our community will judge the contest, and Jack Morgan of Texas Public Radio will MC. Since this is an outdoor program, please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Book Babies: Babies 0-2 years of age

June 24, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Babies age 0 to 2 years are welcome to enjoy a special storytime.

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Thursdays @ 10 am

June 24, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Mary's Potpourri Book Group, Thursday, June 24 @ 10 am - "True Grit"

June 24, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Conference Room

This discussion group is for people who love eclectic books. This morning the group will discuss classic western by Charles Portis, "True Grit."

Soul Salon Discussion Group, Thurs., June 24th @ 10 am

June 24, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Zoom Program

The Soul Salon Discussion group will meet via Zoom today, to discuss the documentary "No Safe Spaces." Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like the Zoom link for the discussion.

Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingual Storytime

June 24, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Young children of all ages are invited to this bilingual storytime featuring stories and songs.

Drawing Club, Thursdays @ 1:30 pm

June 24, 2021, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Conference Room

Join our Drawing Club each Thursday at 1:30 pm in the Library's conference room. Arrival and leaving times are as flexible as you would like. We gather to draw. This is not a teaching class. Bring your paper and pens or pencil. Ages 18+ welcome. College, hobby hunters, painters who draw, retired artists. Hope you check us out soon!

Carlos.com - Thursdays @ 2 PM

June 24, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ First floor lobby

Carlos is out in the lobby most Thursdays to help answer your technology related questions. No appointment is necessary!

Twitch Thursday: Online Book Club

June 24, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ https://www.twitch.tv/boernelibrary

We'll be talking what we are reading this Summer. Share what you are reading and join the discussion on Discord or simply follow along at https://www.twitch.tv/boernelibrary

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Fridays @ 10 am

June 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Frisky Fun Friday

June 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ PHPL Community Room

Meet Pete the Cat, at our PURR-fectly delightful party.

Read It and Eat It Tween Book Club LIMITED OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE!!

June 25, 2021, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Pages and pizza are on the menu at this book club for students in Grades 4-5. We will be reading author Rosanne Parry’s new book A WHALE OF THE WILD, a riveting animal adventure novel about a young orca whale. Email Miss Constance at [email protected] to reserve your spot and a FREE copy of the book today!

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Saturdays @ 10 am

June 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Savory Saturday: Critter Cuisine

June 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Elementary-school boys and girls are invited to join us to create an edible animal each week. Space is limited to 25 children! First come, first served.

Get Tech Savvy with Samsa - Mondays @ 10 AM

June 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ First floor lobby

Oemuer is out in the lobby most Mondays to help answer your technology related questions. No appointment is necessary!

Marvelous Monday Performance: Astonishing Mr. Pitts

June 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Community Room

Roaring fun with this master of puppetry, magic, and ventriloquism!

Reality Readers Book Group, Monday, June 28 @ noon - "Beautiful Boy"

June 28, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Conference Room

This discussion group is for people who love non-fiction. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Today the book group will discuss "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff.

Happy Tails Tuesdays

June 29, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Back Lawn

Meet a frolicky furry animal on our back lawn, as brought to you by Happy Tails Mobile Petting Zoo!

Programming for Minecraft (Ages 9 & UP)

June 29, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join Smart Code Academy at Boerne in a hands on introduction to programming for Minecraft. This program is geared for ages 9 and up and is free but space is limited. Please call Alex Pena or Caren Creech at 830-249-3053 to schedule a seat.

Teacup Techie - Tuesdays @ 6 PM

June 29, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ First floor lobby

Alicia is out in the lobby most Tuesday evenings to help answer your technology related questions. No appointment is necessary!

Sensory Studio: Babies 0-2 years of age

June 30, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room/Outdoor Patio- weather permitting

Babies age 0 to 2 years will delight in this free play session.

Bookshop Under the Windmill, Open Wednesdays @ 10 am

June 30, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Next Door to the Patrick Heath Public Library

The Bookshop Under the Windmill is open Wed - Sat from 10 am to 2 pm. Find some great books, magazines, and movies... all at great prices! The Bookshop is run by the Friends of the Boerne Public Library. Funds raised through the shop go back to the PHPL!

Kay Finch Author Program - "Bad Luck Cat Mysteries" - Wed., June 30th @ 10 am

June 30, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Zoom Webinar

Author Kay Finch will join us this morning to discuss her "Bad Luck Cat" mystery series, set in the fictional Hill Country town of Lavender, Texas. Kay Finch is member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division. She resides in Houston. Her books can be purchased through our Boerne Book & Arts Festival website: www.boernebookfest.com - Please join us! Register for the Zoom webinar.

Little Listeners: Toddlers 2-5 years old

June 30, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ PHPL Youth Activity Room

Young children ages 2 to 5 are invited to our storytime.

Media with Manny - Wednesdays @ 1PM

June 30, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ First Floor Lobby

Manny is out in the lobby most Wednesdays to help answer your tech related questions. No appointment is necessary.

Twitch Gaming for Teens!

June 30, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join Alex online for some monster gaming at Twitch.tv/boernelibrary! Every Wednesday during the Summer, we'll be trying a new game. If you are a beginner or a pro email Alex to let him know you are interested in joining the next game. Don't have an Xbox to play on? We have two at the library! Let us know if you would like to game on one of ours! For ages 11-17.