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Design Your Own Stethoscope

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and ot...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and other sounds inside your body!

Summer Snacks

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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.

All About Animals

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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:

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. Start your advent...

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:

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.

Summer Snack

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

SMART

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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

Thursday, July 18, 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.

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Marshmallow Constellations

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Dip your toes into astronomy with us as we make marshmallow constellations! We will be using mini marshmallows and toothpicks to recreate constellations, and learning about the sta...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dip your toes into astronomy with us as we make marshmallow constellations! We will be using mini marshmallows and toothpicks to recreate constellations, and learning about the stars.

Recreate your own version of the night sky!

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

cake decorating

Is it Cake? Fake Cake Decoration

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Learn the basics of cake decoration while transforming paper mache boxes into delightful faux cakes. Participants will explore frosting techniques, piping methods, and decorative e...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of cake decoration while transforming paper mache boxes into delightful faux cakes.

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Save the Dinosaurs!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Help! It’s about to start raining and the dinosaurs are all about to get wet! Can you help them keep dry? Explore what materials are waterproof and why as we do our best to prot...

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

Help! It’s about to start raining and the dinosaurs are all about to get wet! Can you help them keep dry?

Explore what materials are waterproof and why as we do our best to protect our dinosaur friends from the incoming weather.

SMART SUMMER: UFO Blast

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

STEM for Kids - The Floor is Lava Challenge

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The floor is lava! Can you save our toy friends from the danger by building a structure for...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

The floor is lava! Can you save our toy friends from the danger by building a structure for them to stand on?

Game Day Graphic Cover

Game Day!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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.

chess

Chess Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to ch...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents. 

Summer Switch Game Night

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Family Cooking Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore ...

Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

Water Color Lanterns

Family Movie Night: Trolls: Band Together

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the o...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.

Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. D...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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.