Event List

Flex your engineering skills and creative muscles with building bricks! Each month will have a different theme.

All supplies provided. 

In this artistic STEM project, learn about reflections, symmetry, and angles as you make your own unique kaleidoscope.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

In this hands-on kids’ science program, participants will explore the world of yeast and sourdough through simple, age-appropriate experiments.

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

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages.

We will listen to a read-aloud of the book The Pot That Juan Built. They will then apply the pottery techniques featured in the story to their own creations by sculpting and painting their own pottery. 

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Join us as the Perot Museum brings fun and engaging activities for all to enjoy!

¡Acompáñenos en el Museo Perot, donde disfrutaremos de actividades divertidas y interactivas para todos!

Try your hand at art! Come make your very own creative masterpiece with the DMA! 

Discover how animals hide in plain sight! Explore real examples of camouflage in the natural world and uncover the colors, patterns, and behaviors that help animals blend in, stay safe, and survive. Can you spot what’s hidden?

Practice your reading skills in a fun, relaxed environment by reading to a therapy dog! These trained therapy dogs will be the most well behaved and kindest paw-dience you have ever had. 

Learn real piloting skills and knowledge. Students will prepare for future, formal aviation training as they learn real world terms, equipment, and practices.

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

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Let curiosity take the lead and creativity follow! This afternoon activity blends creativity with learning, giving kids the chance to make fun, hands-on projects while exploring new concepts and ideas.

Ready to meet some new, interesting animal friends? Then join us as we welcome Creepy Critters as they showcase all creatures creepy, slithery and slimy. Handlers will teach about each animal, including where and how they live.

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. 

Roar into a prehistoric adventure where every book is a window to a lost world.

Sumérgete en una aventura prehistórica donde cada libro es una ventana a un mundo perdido.

Calling all kid builders!

Come to the Lochwood Branch Library and build with LEGO bricks. Challenge your brain with some exciting builds and have lots of fun! We supply the LEGO bricks, you supply the creativity and positive attitude!

Dive into the amazing world of sharks and sea life! 🦈🌊

¡Sumérgete a el increíble mundo de los tiburones y la vida marina! 🦈🌊

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

The kids will learn about electric currents and magnetic fields. During this program, the kids will use a AA battery, a piece of copper wire and a stack of neodymium disc magnets to create a  simple motor.