Rope Warrior

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

He may not be from another planet, but the rope jumping feats he performs are certainly out of this world.

Choo Choo Magic Show!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The 2024 summer library show with Choo Choo has fun and magical adventures. 

SMART Summer: Electric Detective

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all detectives! We need your help!
Detectives will build a UV flashlight out of a popsicle stick!

Equest Mini Horses

11:00am - 12:15pm
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

Woodshop for Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will have a fun time working with their child on this project.

Family Sand Art

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family out to the library for some creative fun. Use your imagination to create a fun summer-themed sand art project.
Work together or each create something individually.

All supplies provided. Supplies are limited.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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. 

Family Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch some great movies!

Whether you like creepy crawlies or not, we bet you'll love Pixar's classic A Bug's Life.

All About Animals Live: Wild Adventures

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.

Crafternoon: Handprint Flamingos

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Seed Bombs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Families will get their hands dirty as they learn about different native flowers to Dallas and will put together their own personalized seed bombs using soil and flower seeds of their choice until they are content!

CastleCraft Building Bonanza

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Embark on a royal adventure with your family as you design and construct magnificent castles using nothing but index cards and tape!