Corpus Christi Public Libraries News

The City of Corpus Christi Public Libraries will adjust the summer hours at two branch locations on school campuses from Monday, June 1, through mid-August.

The La Retama Central Library, located at 805 Comanche Street, will be closed from Tuesday, May 19, through Monday, June 1, for the installation of new flooring in the main area on the first floor.

This spring, visiting the Corpus Christi Public Libraries might include the sounds of an induction stove or a blender alongside the usual librarian-led activities. For National Nutrition Month, the library system has introduced three custom kitchen supply carts, a specialized culinary station, and a hygiene cart, all funded by the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries. 

The La Retama Central Library, located at 805 Comanche Street in Council District 1, will be closed from Friday, March 6, through Monday, March 9, for the installation of an emergency generator.

A cold front will push into the area, dropping temperatures to near freezing Friday night. Strong north winds will create hazardous marine conditions through Saturday.

Saturday morning wind chills (feels like temperature) are expected to be slightly below 32 degrees.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for the area from Saturday evening through Monday morning with temperatures in the 20s to 30s and wind chill values in the 10s to 20s. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

A strong cold front moved into the area overnight. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures tonight in the low 40s, with wind chills expected to drop below 40 degrees by early Tuesday morning.

In observance of the holiday season, all City of Corpus Christi non-essential offices will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Most offices will be closed beginning Thursday, December 25, 2025, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, most City of Corpus Christi offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025.

Corpus Christi Public Libraries (CCPL) invites residents to celebrate the magic of the holidays with a variety of free programs across all six library branches.