The Health and Wholeness Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, opened in 1990. It serves as an ecumenical “home away from home” for individuals ages 50 and older. Its overall purpose is to address the needs of the whole person by providing programs designed to enhance the wellness of body, mind, and spirit.

The success of the Health and Wholeness Center is due in part to its philosophy for volunteerism which embraces a theme of “Seniors Serving Seniors”. Nearly 30 members volunteer throughout the year at the Health and Wholeness Center in various capacities including program leadership, and grounds beautification.

The Center offers activities Monday thru Friday including water exercise classes and lap swimming in an enclosed, Jr. Olympic size pool with regulated temperatures.

Regularly scheduled art and fitness classes are also offered as well as opportunities to socialize.

Ages: 50+.

Click here for our Water Exercise Program schedule.

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment to visit the center.

A one-time non-refundable registration fee is required to participate in any of our programs, classes, or events.

Monthly fees are collected for anyone enrolled in our water exercise program.

To offer a holistic approach to the treatment, we offer several experiential therapy options in addition to the more traditional therapeutic interventions.

Examples of these therapies include the following:

• Yoga therapy
• Art therapy
• Customized Crossfit Therapy Specifically for The Pink Berets
• Hiking/Kayaking/Outdoor Adventuring

Women - Active Duty or Veterans.

Click here for the application.

Free.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

• A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
• A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
• Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
• Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
• Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

• Afterschool: $50
• Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
• Annual Membership Fee: $10

Student Transportation provided by Alamo Regional Transit: $30/month per child.

Camp Agape’s Summer Camp Program is a bereavement camp where children are guided through a therapeutic healing process. The unique and innovative faith-based program includes the exciting activities a typical summer camp offers, with added group therapy activities incorporating art, music, games, and play therapy.

Summer Camp is designed to help the children understand their feelings, process their emotions, and find new ways to cope with the death of their loved one—all with the central theme of offering true hope for their future.

Summer Camp offers a way to connect children who have lost loved ones with other children experiencing the same thing. They are free to share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. In this safe and supportive environment, children gain a sense of belonging and learn they are not alone in their grief.

Ages: 7 - 12.

Click here to apply.

Summer Camp Activities include:

• Fishing
• Swimming
• Smores
• Horseback Riding
• Crafts
• Grief Coaching
• Honoring
• Candle Lighting
• Healing
• Play Therapy

Free.

Click here for a list of FAQS.

We have great fun at our Golden Age Center in Comfort, Texas! We come together daily to get to know each other better, share some memories, play dominoes or other table games, share a noon meal, enjoy events, participate in exercise programs, and so much more! 

Some of the services we offer include:

• Enjoying Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals
• Health & Wellness Presentations/Health Fairs
• Table Top Games
• Companionship of friends
• Good food and snacks
• Sharing our memories
• Music Programs
• Social Events
• Holiday Celebrations
• Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
• Craft Corner
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Safety Information
• And so much more!!! 

Join us!!!

Ages: 55+.

Click here for more information and to view our monthly calendar.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

• A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
• A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
• Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
• Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
• Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

• Afterschool: $50
• Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
• Annual Membership Fee: $10

Texas Elks Camp provides children with special needs and children in foster care an opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Campers are encouraged to make their own decisions, become more independent and accept new challenges. Parents often notice dramatic positive changes and improved self-esteem after only one week at camp.

Activities:

• Nature Walks
• Arts and Crafts
• Cookouts
• Outdoor Activities
• Weekly Dances
• Petting Zoo
• Zumba
• Cooking Class
• Tye - Dye
• Fishing
• Archery
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Field Trips
• Sea World
• Swimming
• Bonfire
• Acting Class

Any child with special needs or in foster care age 7 to 16, who is a resident of the state of Texas is eligible for admission to the Texas Elks Camp. No child is denied acceptance on the basis of his or her income level, ethnic origin, race, creed, color or religion. There is no fee. Campers are accepted on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

For the latest information and registration, click here.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

• A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
• A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
• Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
• Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
• Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

• Afterschool: $50
• Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
• Annual Membership Fee: $10

Marathon Public Library hosts programs that offer innovative pathways into critical thinking, discovery, and knowledge that inspire learning in children and teens.

For more information on programs, click here.

From board books for the small, exploring hands of an infant first experiencing books to large print books for older residents with failing eyesight, our collection reflects the diverse needs and interests of our community. Our collection includes books, DVDs, and a reference collection. Through participation in the statewide interlibrary loan program, we provided greater access to materials by connecting patrons with materials not available in our our collection.

With a carefully curated collection, we encourage reading by children and adults and engage them in learning. ?

Access the library catalog here.

For information about becoming a library patron, call 432-386-4136.

The Zoom Room allows you to reserve a time to comfortably connect in a private setting with therapists, counselors, online support groups or any group such as an online book club in an undisturbed peaceful environment.

Users of the Zoom Room must be members of the Marathon Health Center Community Room. Memberships are for local residents only. To become a member and use the community room, click here.

Membership for use of the Community Room will cover the cost of your reservation.

Sunshine House offers activities Monday through Friday and two Saturdays a month. Activities include exercise classes, a book club, and health screenings. For a monthly calendar of activities, click here. 

A library and public computers are also available for seniors.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

Alpine Public Library maintains a collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs for children, young adults, and adults. Patrons with library cards may check out items from the library collection.

To access the library online catalog of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, click here.

To access the online children's catalog, click here.

For information about getting a library card, click here.

Fines For Overdue Materials:
Books/DVDs/Audiobooks:  none

Charges For Lost or Damaged Materials:
Original cost plus library processing materials & labor.

The librarians at the front desk of the library are available to help you access the library’s many resources. Please let us know if you would like assistance searching our catalog or locating a book, movie, or other resource.

In addition, the library offers printing, copying, and faxing services.

Several computers with internet access are also available for public use. WiFi is also available.

A library card is not required to access these services

The prices for services are listed below.

• Printing/copying, black and white: $.25/page
• Printing/copying, color: $1.00/page
• Scanning: $1.00/page
• Faxing: $1.00/page
• Notary Public: Donation to the library

Friends of the Library volunteers provide an invaluable service to our community by delivering books, magazines, DVDs, Books-on-Tape, and other materials to patrons who are unable to come to the library themselves.

Today, four services come under the Homebound Program banner:

• Our flagship Homebound Service for patrons with enduring disabilities;
• Temporary Homebound Service for those who for a variety of reasons are temporarily unable to come to the library;
• Our Big Bend Regional Medical Center (BBRMC) Periodical Service that keeps the waiting room periodical selection up-to-date;
• Our Brewster County Jail Library Service that helps the jail staff maintain their inmate library.

Contact the library at 837-2621 for more information on these services.

There is no charge for this service.

In accordance with our mission, the Alpine Public Library regularly offers programs that connect our diverse and geographically remote communities with information resources to encourage literacy and promote lifelong learning. Programs for children and teens are offered at the library and at area schools. 

The library offers regular, ongoing programs like Toddler Time and 1000 Books before Kindergarten, as well as special programs like those focusing on STEAM concepts. 

All area children and teens are welcome. For more information, contact the library at (432) 837-2621.

The Mobile Comunidad Van is a high-roof Ford Transit with dual rear axles, an extra electrical package to power
computers, wifi service, liftgate. It is outfitted with satellite internet and cellular service which is available for free at all bookmobile and Food Pantry stops. It offers isolated residents the following services:

• Public wifi
• Loaner laptops and tablets
• Launchpad Pre-K Academy tablets for early literacy
• Books, DVDs, and audiobooks to check out from our bookmobile
• Kids Pantry services
• Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County distributions
• Voter registration
• Faxing, copies, printing
• Notary Public service
• Certified enrollment assistance with Healthcare.gov
• Summer Reading Program
• Computer help/digital literacy
• Reference service
• Referrals
• Grab-and-go activity kits
• Little Free Library

Van services are available at the Food Pantry delivery stops in Fort Davis, Davis Mountain Resort, and Valentine.

All van services are free.

Jeff Davis County Library provides free access to a diverse collection of print, audio, video, and digital resources. We preserve and promote the unique history, environment, and culture of Jeff Davis County.

Click here to access the library catalog.

For information on acquiring a library card, click here.

Library of Things available for check out at Jeff Davis County Library: 

• reel mower
• slow cooker
• clothing steamer
• professional food dehydrato
• chafing dish
• Blu-Ray player
• region-free DVD player
• and more!

Marfa Public Library offers books, audiobooks, and DVDs for check out by patrons. 

Books

• Two-week check out; no late fees!
• Over 20,000 volumes
• Large collection of children’s books
• Interlibrary Loans (postage applies)
• Books on tape and CD
• Award-winning Texana collection

Movies

• DVDs
• DVD player available for check-out
• Films shown in the mini-cinema
• Films classic, foreign, award-winning, en español, and more
• Five-day check out; $1 / day late fee

Patrons must show a library card to check out materials. For information about obtaining a card, click here.

Marfa Public Library offers programs for children and adults.

• Storytime is back! Join us every Wednesday at 11am. Snacks , songs, and friends!
• Coffee in the Courtyard (or in the library, or to-go!) happens every Friday from 9am to 1pmish. Come get a free Nespresso, enjoy the herb garden, read the paper, or just grab and go!
• Gary's Movie Nights are back! Masks encouraged. Email Gary to join the list. (Please note that Marfa Public Library has MPLC and Swank Public Performance Site Licenses.)

Hotspots

• 10 T-Mobile hotspots available for checkout for two-week periods

Computers

• Four PCs
• One Mac laptop

Printing/Copying

• $0.10 / B&W page  | $0.25/page color letter
• $0.15 / B&W page  | $0.40 page color legal
• $0.40 / B&W page | $2.00/page color tabloid

Note: If you'd prefer, feel free to email us your documents for printing.

Fax Machine

• $1.00 / page outgoing
• $0.50 / page incoming

Laminating

• $1.00 / letter

Circulation Services

• Children's Videos/DVDs
• Large print books
• Ingles sin Barreras and Hello America
• Interlibrary Loan Service,
• Bilingual English/Spanish Books

Youth and Teen Services

• Storytime every Saturday from 11:00 - 12:00

Reference Assistance

• Computers with internet access are available free of charge for public use. 
• Reference questions are answered via telephone or at the circulation desk.

For information on library cards, click here.

Computers with internet access are available free of charge for public use at Presidio Public Library. Internet access is available through the library’s fiber-optic connection and state-of-the-art WiFi service.

The City of Presidio Public Library provides free services to all residents living within the Presidio city/county boundaries with services available to all others for a fee.