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Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Apes With Anxiety--Baboon fighting with astronaut

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, I...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

Burr Oak and Sun

Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black

All Day 5/28 - 6/12
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. Th...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms.

A Progress Pride flag ripples in the wind against a blue sky.

Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.      EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   R...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements. 

 

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

06/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/08/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles! Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

The Sandlot Movie Poster

Summer Movie Matinee: The Sandlot

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the scorching summer sun and step into a world of cinematic wonder every week at Oak Lawn Branch Library's Summer Movie Matinee! Gather your family and friends for an exhila...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Escape the scorching summer sun and step into a world of cinematic wonder every week at Oak Lawn Branch Library's Summer Movie Matinee!

food drive

Food for the Soul Food Drive

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Courtyard at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a Food Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity. This partnership is made p...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Courtyard
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a Food Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.

Summer Lunches

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, 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 Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
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.

The Juneteenth flag, with text "June 19, 1865" running up the right side.

Celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day)

All Day 6/4 - 6/20
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  Juneteenth National Independence Day is officially celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the date that slavery ended in the United States with the enforcement...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

One on One Computer Assistance. Every Tuesday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

One on One Computer Help at BSS

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Computer Area at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need help on the computer? If so, stop by the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm! 

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Computer Area
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help on the computer? If so, stop by the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm! 

game day

Family Game Day Extravaganza

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

  Experience the ultimate family bonding time at Fam Jam Game Day! Gather your clan for an action-packed day filled with friendly competition and laughter. From classic boa...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

fire dog

Sparky the Firedog & Pals Puppet Show

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Children's Area at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop a...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way.

This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll.

 

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Beginning Guitar Class

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Summer Lunches

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, 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 Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
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.

The Little Mermaid

Summer Movie: The Little Mermaid Live Action

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Summer Time Movie Time! Be ready to sing along to classic songs we know and go on an adventure with Ariel! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Summer Time Movie Time! Be ready to sing along to classic songs we know and go on an adventure with Ariel! 

Reading with Music

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Hear the award winning book Zin, Zin, Zin a Violin read along with accompaniment by professional violinist Paige Kossuth!   Recommended for ages 2 to 12

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Hear the award winning book Zin, Zin, Zin a Violin read along with accompaniment by professional violinist Paige Kossuth!

 

Recommended for ages 2 to 12

group walking and talking together

Walk N Talk

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

8 week program focusing on fruits and vegetables and the benefits, followed by a walk to increase physical activity. Each week will feature a new fruit or vegetable. All ages ar...

Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

8 week program focusing on fruits and vegetables and the benefits, followed by a walk to increase physical activity. Each week will feature a new fruit or vegetable.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are packed with fun games, exerci...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Summer Movie!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday at 1:00pm for an afternoon of movie magic with a different family friendly featured film every week!

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

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday at 1:00pm for an afternoon of movie magic with a different family friendly featured film every week!

Summer Lunches

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, 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 Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
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.

Perot Science Meetup

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The Perot Museum is bringing over a variety of cool STEM projects for us to try out, so stop by throughout the afternoon to engage in hands on activities based on science, technolo...

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

The Perot Museum is bringing over a variety of cool STEM projects for us to try out, so stop by throughout the afternoon to engage in hands on activities based on science, technology, engineering, &math (S.T.E.M.)!

Perot Tech Truck

Perot Truck Stem

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch as the Perot Museum comes out with their famous Perot Truck.  Families will learn about stem and do all kinds of fun science experiments!...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch as the Perot Museum comes out with their famous Perot Truck.  Families will learn about stem and do all kinds of fun science experiments! "This program was generously funded by the 

summer movie

Summer Kids Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids. From ...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids.