Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños

9:30am–10:30am
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
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Puppet Show with Sandy Shrout

10:30am–11:00am
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sandy Shrout, talented puppeteer and storyteller, presents an entertaining and delightful puppet show suitable for all ages. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Beakology Explorers

11:00am–12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention, curious minds! Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the world of beak adaptations!

Hip Hop Healing

11:00am–12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch for Hip Hop Healing!  Children will learn how to deal with stress and anxiety in a fun cool hip hop way!  This will help them develop healthy coping mechanisms to deal with life's challenges.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - 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 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.

 

 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:15am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–12:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–12:45pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Summer Lunch

12:00pm–1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Fuel up 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.

 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–1:00pm
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
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Craft-a-noon

12:30pm–1:30pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy creating fun crafts in the afternoon with friends and family. 

Summer Book Buddies

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.

Spanish readers welcome! 

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Summer Movie!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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!

Library Hour: Shark Headband

1:15pm–2:15pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday experience a new craft, activity, or adventure! 

SMART Summer - Lunch Sack Kites

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Boost your creativity with this fun lunch sack kite craft!

All materials will be supplied and you can take home your creations!

Estimula tu creatividad con esta divertida cometa de bolsa de almuerzo.

Healthy Hero Adventures!

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting adventure with the Healthy Hero Adventures program from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service!

Literary Lego

2:00pm–3:00pm
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
Event Details:

This scenery building program will let your child's creativity flow as they use Legos to recreate scenes and setting from their favorite book or movie! 

MOVEMENT & DANCE

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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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), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's move!  Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun! 

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Scratch Coding

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of coding using Scratch, a visual programming language developed specifically for young learners.

Summer STEM

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Summer we are having a workshop for components of STEM. 

Science STEM- Glow in the Dark Paint-A-Long 

June 5th 2p - 3pm 

Junior Players' Discover Summer Theater Camp

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: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece.

Summer Snacks

2:30pm–3:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Movie Wednesdays: A Goofy Movie

2:30pm–4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Summer Snack

3:00pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

3:00pm–3:30pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

3:00pm–3:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - 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 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.

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

3:00pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

Choo Choo Magic Show

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Choo Choo on a magical adventure at the Summer Library Show. We'll travel by train to the Land of Fun and Wonder and embark on exciting adventures at sea, on the farm, gardening, and with animals.

Summer Snack

3:15pm–3:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

 

Summer Lunches

3:30pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
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.

UFO Blast

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Aliens are on the run! Create your own paper airplane launcher and try to pop as many balloons as you can to capture the aliens. Explore potential and kinetic energy while creating the perfect airplane. How many aliens can you capture?

Sweet Sounds: Keyboard Class

4:00pm–4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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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
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Chess for ages 7+

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Summer Kids Activity of the Week

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Afterschool Activity - Board Games

4:15pm–4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm–5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
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.