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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Read with Us! Theme: Dinosaurs

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Lego Club

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Sharks4Kids

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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

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

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Tuesday Crafternoons

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Afternoon STEM! Create a Simple Motor

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Mad Science: Kitchen Chemistry

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Kids will cook up some serious science fun!
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Kids will cook up some serious science fun!
This event is in the "Family" group

Orchestras Are Instrumental

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

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

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

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

SMART Summer: Mad Science

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Trivia Wednesday

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kick It with Cardboard! Engineering DIY Foosball

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Circuit Owl Craft

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

DIY Light Up Cards

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Sharks4Kids

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Shark week may be over, but the importance of shark education and ocean conservation never ends!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Shark week may be over, but the importance of shark education and ocean conservation never ends!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

STEM for Kids

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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 6-12)

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

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

The Science of Toys

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group

Community Nature EXPO

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Rock Painting

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

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! 🎨✨

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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! 🎨✨

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids Maker Studio

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Sunday Afternoon Movie in the Black Box: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

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

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Karaoke Kids Jam!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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! 🎶✨ 

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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! 🎶✨ 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Clay Project

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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. 🎨

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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. 🎨

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Tuesday Crafternoons

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!