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Wonka

Family Movie Night: Wonka

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his ri...

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:

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top.

Park Ranger Visit

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Dinosaurs Valley State Park Ranger Zach Riggs. We will be learning more about the park, and the daily life as a State Park Ranger, and we will have a foss...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Dinosaurs Valley State Park Ranger Zach Riggs. We will be learning more about the park, and the daily life as a State Park Ranger, and we will have a fossil dig! 

 

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Andy Mason Kids' Concert

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids and parents alike love Andy's original music and interactive program that will have them singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song. Andy's many ye...

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

Kids and parents alike love Andy's original music and interactive program that will have them singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song.

Movie Poster for Wish

Cine en familia - Deseo

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia. Una joven llamada Asha posee salvajes deseos de felicidad. Tras pedir un deseo en una noche estrell...

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

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia.

Lunar Crash Course

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Could you survive a crash landing on the moon? The Frontiers of Flight Museum will give you a chance to explore how our Earth-Moon system works and challenge you to discover how to...

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

Could you survive a crash landing on the moon?

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Pokemon Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Enjoy an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting trivi...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Enjoy an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting trivia and embark on a creative journey with Pokémon crafts.

TableTop Time

Friday, June 21, 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, when available we will also have an adults-only game ro...

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, when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

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Teaching Supply Swap

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all educators for a teaching and classroom supply swap! Bring your unwanted classroom items and swap them for new treasures brought by fellow educators. Clear out classroom...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Calling all educators for a teaching and classroom supply swap! Bring your unwanted classroom items and swap them for new treasures brought by fellow educators.

PRIDE Inside the Library

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Discover a Pride Month Palooza at the Oak Lawn Branch Library, alive with creativity and community spirit! Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant crafts, lively celebrations, an...

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:

Discover a Pride Month Palooza at the Oak Lawn Branch Library, alive with creativity and community spirit!

Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant crafts, lively celebrations, and even a dazzling makeup tutorial.

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Toddler Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Choo Choo Magic

Choo Choo Magic Show!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The 2024 summer library show with Choo Choo has fun and magical adventures.  We will use our imaginations and some magic to travel by train to the Land of Fun and Wonder, w...

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. 

Equest Mini Horses

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood 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. Part of SMART Summer ...

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.

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"Summer Knights" with the Dallas Mythics

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Fretz Park has the honor of welcoming the Dallas Mythics, the USA  #1 Ranked Women's Division Buhurt Team 22, 23 & 2024, and IMCF Team USA, 2024, for an afternoon of ...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fretz Park has the honor of welcoming the Dallas Mythics, the USA  #1 Ranked Women's Division Buhurt Team 22, 23 & 2024, and IMCF Team USA, 2024, for an afternoon of medieval camaraderie!

DIY Rainbow Jewelry

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft vibrant rainbow jewelry in our DIY Rainbow Jewelry Workshop! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the spectrum of colors and expr...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and craft vibrant rainbow jewelry in our DIY Rainbow Jewelry Workshop! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the spectrum of colors and express themselves through unique jewelry designs.

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Guitar Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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.

Woodshop for Kids

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
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 ...

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.

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Family Sand Art

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
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 indivi...

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.

Movie Matinee Draft

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee! Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee!

Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
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 Li...

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.

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

All About Animals Live: All Together Now

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Survival in the wild is tough and danger lurks at every turn. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone always had your back and was looking out for you? Many animals work together to protect...

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:

Survival in the wild is tough and danger lurks at every turn. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone always had your back and was looking out for you? Many animals work together to protect and warn each other of danger.

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Keyboard Class

Saturday, June 22, 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.

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Seed Bombs

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
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 th...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
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!

A white, paper castle nested in white, paper mountains. The castle is a square shape with one big turret in the back right corner. The other corners of the castle have smaller turrets. The entire creation is encased in glass, and you can see three people standing on a platform behind the display.

CastleCraft Building Bonanza

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embark on a royal adventure with your family as you design and construct magnificent castles using nothing but index cards and tape! Join us for a creative and interactive event wh...

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!

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Strings Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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.