Event List

The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about music.  

Kids see how simple machines lighten their load! They launch with levers, secure with screws, and work with wedges. Then, they use pulleys to move heavy objects with ease.

Kids are invited to join the fun, play an exciting round of trivia, and win cool prizes!

Get ready to bring the stadium to the library! In this hands-on workshop, young inventors will transform everyday materials—like cardboard boxes, popsicle sticks, and straws—into their very own tabletop foosball game.

In this hands-on kids’ science program, participants will explore circuits while also giving an opportunity to express through an artistic aspect with their own custom owl art piece.

Learn about basic circuitry by creating your own paper circuit with a light up rocket ship card.

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!

Explore the science behind some of your favorite toys at this STEM  workshop with hands-on activities. All supplies provided by Mad Science

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

Calling all nature lovers in North Texas! Whether you are into native plants, Texas Wildlife, conservatism, birdwatching, or just love the outdoors, this is the event for you.

Get ready to unleash your creativity with our Rock Painting, a fun-filled program where families can design and decorate rocks any way they imagine! 🎨✨

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart.

Get ready to grab the mic and shine! 🎤🌟 Kids will light up the stage in a lively karaoke session, singing along to their favorite kid-friendly hits with microphones and big superstar energy! 🎶✨ 

We will apply pottery techniques to create our own mini sculptures and paint it. 🎨

Aplicaremos técnicas de alfarería para crear nuestras propias mini esculturas y pintarlas. 🎨

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and bugs. This includes a presentation that allows children to interact with critters, and how to interact with them. 

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!

Get ready to stack colors and defy expectations! In this hands-on STEM workshop, young scientists will explore the hidden physics of liquids.

Ever wonder what life was like in Texas during the time of the dinosaurs? In this highly educational program, Dino Bo will teach students about what kinds of dinosaurs walked (and swam) right here in Texas!

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

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

 Using excavation kits, guests will simulate how fossils are discovered and excavated at field sites.