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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Sensory Time

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For better development, babies require experiences that help them understand the world around them.  Come spend 30 minutes in a controlled environment where you will learn how to stimulate your baby's senses.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

For better development, babies require experiences that help them understand the world around them.  Come spend 30 minutes in a controlled environment where you will learn how to stimulate your baby's senses.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Motor Skill Time

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Children's senses are developed through guided play. Come practice your little ones' fine and gross motor skills for 30 minutes and learn at the same time how to continue the stimulation at home.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children's senses are developed through guided play. Come practice your little ones' fine and gross motor skills for 30 minutes and learn at the same time how to continue the stimulation at home.

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

Book Tasting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Please join us for a night of exploring different tastings...of books. Find out what sort of genre, style, and content fit you best. 

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

Please join us for a night of exploring different tastings...of books. Find out what sort of genre, style, and content fit you best. 

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

STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Perler Bead Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

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

Imagination Playground

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Imagination Playground

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

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:

Imagination Playground

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

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

Lego Challenge

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

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

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!

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

Lego Challenge

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

                                     Accept the Challenge

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

                                     Accept the Challenge

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

SMARTies Corner: Paper Airplane Launchers

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come explore potential and kinetic energy as we celebrate National Paper Airplane Day (May 26). Create a paper airplane and try throwing it with just your wrist. Did it get very far?

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

Come explore potential and kinetic energy as we celebrate National Paper Airplane Day (May 26). Create a paper airplane and try throwing it with just your wrist. Did it get very far?

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

Thinking Money for Kids: Pet Cents

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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 6-12)

💸 Learn about financial topics💰

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

💸 Learn about financial topics💰

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

Game Day!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers!

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

Calling all gamers!

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

Story & Craft: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

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

Craft with Curiosity

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

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:

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.

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

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

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

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

This event is in the "Family" group

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, color your own book bag featureing R2Read2 (our SMART Summer mascot), get yourself tattooed in glitter, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

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

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, color your own book bag featureing R2Read2 (our SMART Summer mascot), get yourself tattooed in glitter, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

This event is in the "Family" group

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, color your own book bag featureing R2Read2 (our SMART Summer mascot), play games with

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

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, color your own book bag featureing R2Read2 (our SMART Summer mascot), play games with

This event is in the "Family" group

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, get your face painted, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, get your face painted, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

This event is in the "Family" group

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, enjoy a family friendly magic show, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, enjoy a family friendly magic show, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026!

This event is in the "Family" group

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, burst your way through a BubbleVibez bubble party, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026

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

Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for our Summer reading program, grab a snow cone from Kona Ice, burst your way through a BubbleVibez bubble party, and more as we kick off SMART Summer 2026

This event is in the "Family" group

Secrets of the Pond

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Dive into the mysteries beneath the surface during this family-friendly “Secrets of the Pond” day!

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dive into the mysteries beneath the surface during this family-friendly “Secrets of the Pond” day!

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

Crafternoon: Lily Pad Leapers

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Hop into summer with this simple lily pad craft! Make a layered paper lily pad, complete with a froggy friend to sit on top. 

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

Hop into summer with this simple lily pad craft! Make a layered paper lily pad, complete with a froggy friend to sit on top. 

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

Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join our Library Scavenger Hunt and turn your visit into a fun adventure while discovering our collection, resources, and spaces. Grab a clue sheet, explore, and see what hidden gems you can find! 📚🔍

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

Join our Library Scavenger Hunt and turn your visit into a fun adventure while discovering our collection, resources, and spaces. Grab a clue sheet, explore, and see what hidden gems you can find! 📚🔍

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

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.