Acquire digital skills for your business

APR 2026 | VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4

Free Grow with Google workshops for businesses

Increase your digital skills

Rachel Figgs will present two Grow with Google workshops to help business owners acquire the digital skills needed to advance business in an increasingly online environment. Rachel is the Lee County Extension Agent with the Prairie View A&M University Extension Service. She focuses on community and economic development, and we're so excited to partner with her for these two free workshops.

Whether you're a sole proprietor, independent contractor, aspiring entrepreneur, or a successful business owner, Rachel's expertise will help you grow! Registration is not required for either workshop, and lunch is provided.

Grow with Google: Get your local business on Google search and maps

Learn to create or claim your Google Business Profile, manage your business information across Google Search and Google Maps, and use your profile to connect with potential customers.

Friday, April 10

Giddings Public Library

Meeting Room

12P-1P

Grow with Google: Build your professional brand

Learn to create a strong professional brand and well-thought-out career story. Position your career story in a compelling way, improve your online presence, build a solid network, and make a strong first impression.

Friday, April 17

Giddings Public Library

Meeting Room

12P-1P

Work together to solve riddles and unlock adventure

Escape room challenges teens to use teamwork

Teens are invited to join us for an escape-room adventure! You'll work together to solve riddles, complete puzzles, and pass challenges. Here's your chance to put your logic skills to the test. Maybe you have just the skills your team needs to unlock the adventure!

Friday, April 24

Giddings Public Library

Meeting Room

4:30P-5:45P

Use tags to organize your e-reading

Libby automatically creates "smart tags" for items you've borrowed or sampled, but you can create your own tags to organize your e-reading.

Use tags to designate books you want to read, books that were recommended to you, books you abandoned, or anything else!

Not familiar with Libby, the library reading app? It gives our members access to 43,000 digital materials. Visit our website to learn more.

Digital Minimalism

Newport advocates for intentional use of technology. He envisions a philosophy in which we first define our values, and second, adopt only technology which serves our values. Concrete ideas and advice for those who desire to make a change. -JA

Total attendance at all programs in February 2026, a 42 percent increase over attendance in February 2025.

Date/time	Event	Audience
March and April	Texas America250 exhibit	All ages
April	Foyer display: Master Egg Artist Deborah Grassel	All ages
Wed, April 1, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
April 3-4	Library closed	—
Wed, April 8, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Fri, April 10, 12P	Grow with Google workshop	Small-business owners
Tues, April 14, 3P	Book Club	Adults
Wed, April 15, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Fri, April 17, 12P	Grow with Google workshop	Small-business owners
Wed, April 22, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Fri, April 24, 4:30P	Escape room	Teens age 13-17
Wed, April 29, 10:30A	Final storytime of the 2025-2026 season	Pre-school families
Thurs, April 30	Word Wrangler submissions close	Texas authors
Mon, May 4	Summer Reading registration opens	Children age 18 months-17 years old
Mon, May 4	Adult Reading Challenge begins	Adults
Wed, May 6, 10:30A	Music Together class	Pre-school families
Tues, May 12, 3P	Book Club	Adults
May 23-25	Library closed	—
Fri, May 29, 5P	Intern orientation	Interns and parents

The Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center provides accessible resources, services, and events that encourage unity in the community and inspire lifelong learning