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STEM Craft Series

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Discover the world of exploration and creativity in this summer's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) craft series every Friday in June. Whether your child is a budding e...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Discover the world of exploration and creativity in this summer's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) craft series every Friday in June.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possi...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C

SMART

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

SMART Summer STEAM: Buoyancy Boats

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Set sail on a voyage of discovery! Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery as we craft boats from everyday household items. Along the way, we'll unravel the mysteries of buoyanc...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Set sail on a voyage of discovery! Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery as we craft boats from everyday household items. Along the way, we'll unravel the mysteries of buoyancy as we take on the penny boat challenge.

Summer Lunch

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Foo...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Lunch food arrayed on a table.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

snack time

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Movie Poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Family Cinema - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented. Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills an...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented.

Electric Detectives!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?

Lumos!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Just swish and flick your way into this program where you will learn about circuitry while creating your own light up wand. Don't forget to say "Lumo...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Just swish and flick your way into this program where you will learn about circuitry while creating your own light up wand. Don't forget to say "Lumos!"  

Professor Brainius Logo

Professor Brainius

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Marvel at a live chemistry demonstration with Professor Brainius!   Brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Marvel at a live chemistry demonstration with Professor Brainius!

 

Brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

TableTop Time

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only gam...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

A kitchen setup with a gray apple picture on the back wall, a stand mixer with a purple bowl beneath the picture, and a black hanging rack with a purple handled spoon, spatula, and whisk hanging from it. On the counter in the foreground are 2 purple books with a purple egg carton sitting on them. The egg carton is full of 12 white eggs. A purple covered recipe book is leaning against the stack of books with eggs and is open to a cake recipe. There is a black mixing spoon sitting on the counter.

Recipe Swap

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all seasoned chefs and culinary enthusiasts aged 55 and over! Come together for a heartwarming and nostalgic gathering as we host our much-anticipated Recipe Swap. You can ...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all seasoned chefs and culinary enthusiasts aged 55 and over! Come together for a heartwarming and nostalgic gathering as we host our much-anticipated Recipe Swap.

SMART

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Equest 2022

Equest Miniature Horses

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Lawn at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet mini horses from Equest! These specially trained miniature therapy horses teach about the unique healing bond between humans and horses.   This Program Made...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Lawn
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet mini horses from 

Skyline Cinema

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Print Shop A Go Go Poster

PrintShop a Go-Go™: Printing Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

PrintShop a Go-Go 2023 is a one-day event that runs six hours. Open to all skill levels, from kids to professional artists. Get ready to make some very cool prints! Iron...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

PrintShop a Go-Go 2023 is a one-day event that runs six hours.

Ceature Teacher

SMART Summer: The Creature Teacher

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dallas west is thrilled to be visited by the CREATURE TEACHER. The Creature Teacher will be here with their animals to show them off and teach you all about them! Seats are lim...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas west is thrilled to be visited by the CREATURE TEACHER.

poster of blue sky with clothesline and VARAL title

The Ramazinis Circus Presents: Varal

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmarks - CenterPark at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Set in Sao Paulo, Brazil this full-length multi-cast member show is about the importance of family, boundless inspiration and the joy of childhood told from the point of view of a ...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - CenterPark
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Set in Sao Paulo, Brazil this full-length multi-cast member show is about the importance of family, boundless inspiration and the joy of childhood told from the point of view of a boy in his backyard.

Science

Talewise Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all new STEM show for Summer Reading ’24! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer ac...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all new STEM show for Summer Reading ’24!

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Fairy Gardens Cover Graphic

Fairy Gardens

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens! All plants and supplies provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dall...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Presenter holds a ferret in front of an audience of smiling children

All About Animals Live: Wild Adventures

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Travel the world with a visit to your library this summer. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin. Start y...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Travel the world with a visit to your library this summer. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.