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Intermediate String Class

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Talking Tabla: Drums of India and Beyond

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Explore tabla drums from India and take a journey through the world of percussion instruments with the Manhattan School of Music.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Seed to STEM

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Ever wonder how a seed sprouts into a plant? Learn about how plants grow, what they need to thrive, and how you use plants every day.  Plant your own seeds and conduct experiments to grow you knowledge about the fascinating world of plants.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Seed to STEM

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Ever wonder how a seed sprouts into a plant? Learn about how plants grow, what they need to thrive, and how you use plants every day.  Plant your own seeds and conduct experiments to grow you knowledge about the fascinating world of plants.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Spy Camp

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Do you have what it takes to be a Spy? Uncover the secrets of disguise, find your way through the obstacle course.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Spy School

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Perfect your disguise, navigate through an obstacle course, discover coding, and learn how to fingerprint. Then face a final challenge to graduate from this fun-filled Spring Break Adventure!

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Spring Break Adventure: Stop Motion Animation

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
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Learn about the history and process of stop motion animation and create a short film of your own!

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Spring Break Adventure: Stop Motion Animation

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
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Learn about the history and process of stop motion animation and create a short film of your own!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Urban Wildlife

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Did you know that the city is abundant with wildlife? Animals are everywhere if you know how to look for them. Talk to animal experts. Learn about owls and what they eat. Design your own animal habitat. Each day brings a new adventure!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Adventure: Urban Wildlife

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Event Details:

Did you know that the city is abundant with wildlife? Animals are everywhere if you know how to look for them. Talk to animal experts. Learn about owls and what they eat. Design your own animal habitat. Each day brings a new adventure!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
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Intermediate Plus String Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 3 p.m. as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

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Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

AfterSchool SuperSnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–4:15pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

After School Movies

3:15pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come enjoy popular kid's movies while having a healthy after school snack.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
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Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm–5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm–4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Celebrate with Crafts- Panda Day

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are celebrating Pandas with crafts and other activities! 

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Crafternoon: Binary Code Charm

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrating amazing women for Women's History Month, we will be focusing on Ada Lovelace and women coders this week!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

STEAM Powered Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build a catapult, make art using math, or crack a code? It's your lucky day! Come try out these activities and more on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Sweet Sounds: Beginning Guitar

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Event Details:

Beginning guitar lessons for kids 6 to 12 years old. 

Register with Hampton-Illinois Branch Library Staff by calling or emailing. 

Space is limited. Instruments provided. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Spring Break Game Time!

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come play games after school at the Library!

Spend the afternoon with us playing a variety of games (Boardgames, group games, etc.) 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Spring Time Cinema

4:30pm–6:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Presenting an entertaining movie for the out of school kids