Week Calendar

Lights, camera, action! Join us for Movie Day at the library enjoy a fun film with friends! It's the perfect way to unwind and catch a great movie!

We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

Today we are wrapping up Art Week by breaking out the smocks and paint and becoming full-fledged artists!

Join us for a fun-filled adventure at the library with our LEGO Challenge Program! Let your creativity soar as you build, design, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks.

Kids are invited to come to the library for a specialized reading time. They can get to know new friends, earn reading time and activity time for SMART summer reading, and even do a craft or two. Don't miss out on the summer fun!

Celebrate World Environment Day by making eco friendly paper bags and then decorating it.

Celebra el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente haciendo bolsas de papel ecológicas y luego decorándolas.

Ready to make some colorful chaos? In Pop Art Science, kids will use balloons to create explosive, vibrant artwork inspired by the bold style of pop art. Along the way, they’ll explore the science behind pressure, force, and motion.

Reptiles. Amphibians. And insects. Oh my! Join our live and in-person animal adventure with Creepy Critters. Learn something new about the world around us and the animals that live in it.

Meet mini horses from Equest! These specially trained miniature therapy horses teach about the unique healing bond between humans and horses.

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.

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.

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Tabletop gaming for school age kids.

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.

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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.

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Learn about the words associated with Taxonomy, the scientific categorization of living things.

The Perot TECH Truck will be visiting and providing technology related activities as part of the STEM programs for SMART Summer.

In partnership with the Dallas Arboretum, learn about how pollinators can see in different wavelengths of light and how plants have adapted UV patterns to guide pollinators to their pollen. 

What do dragons like to eat? According to Adam Rubin, dragons love to eat tacos. Join us for a fun reading of Dragons Love Tacos followed by a craft.

This coloring activity will help individuals gain a deep understanding about issues that impact the planet.  

Dive into the World of Sharks with Sharks4Kids! 🦈📚

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.

Spanish readers welcome! 

Can't make it to the museum? Let the museum come to you!

Come and enjoy a special summer steam program with a visit from the Perot Tech Truck!

Fun for the whole family with this one of a kind experience!

Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

Ready, aim, fire! Learn the science of potential energy and the different types of potential energy as you create a rubber band-powered cotton ball launcher.

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.

Let's move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga while listening to music celebrating Juneteenth specifically. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!

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. 

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons!

If you are a sorcerer or a troll, all players are welcome.  

Dice and game board provided on a first come first serve basis. 

Cosplay encouraged! 

Animals from Around the World

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out the Mountain Creek Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Spiders and beetles and centipedes, OH MY! Come join Bernie the Bug Lady as she shows her collection of insects and teaches all about the world of bugs!

Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour!  This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos.  Build and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects. 

Explore Color, Chemistry, and Creativity!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Join friends and fans for trivia fun at the library!

June 4 - Who's Who

June 11 - Gamer Life

June 18 - Music

June 25 - Travel

July 2 - Animals

July 9 - Movies

July 16 - Sports

July 23 - Car Facts

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Celebrate freedom and creativity with a colorful craft that speaks from the heart! In this Juneteenth celebration, kids will create vibrant heart garlands to honor the spirit of unity and independence.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

This afternoon we welcome the Perot Museum team for a Community Science Meet Up. We will have three stations for you to explore: digital microscopes, robotics, and makey makey circuitry.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Craft a custom fridge magnet using recycled bottle caps. Bring a picture or draw your own and make your magnet extra special by decorating with sequins, paint and other supplies. 

This Father’s Day, let’s rock the celebration with a creative twist! Families will decorate unique and heartfelt rocks, turning them into the perfect keepsakes for dads and father figures.

Science and stories collide in this interactive adventure! Explore the exciting world of science and color through hands-on experiments as we journey through a spell-binding story!

Work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and test your brainpower! A fun and exciting challenge for the whole family.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of a Bee-Bot. Recommended for grades K - 5.

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Lab!

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!

Interested in testing out your video game skills? Do you like a challenge? Play video games with other players to build teamwork skills and boost creativity.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Join us for Storybook Stretch! School age children will be guided through a series of stretch poses while enjoying a story to go along with them. Reading will be an exciting adventure with movement and imagination! 

The Perot TECH Truck visit will engage youth, elementary age and up, in hands-on, maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence.

Flex your engineering skills and creative muscles with building bricks!

Each month will have a different theme.

All supplies provided. 

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. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Take a trip to the cinema with a monthly movie screening showing new films as well as familiar favorites. Watch a movie, bring a snack, and spend some time with new friends!

All films will be rated G or PG.

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday at 3:00pm for an afternoon of movie magic with a different family friendly featured film every week!

Get ready to step into the spotlight and let the drama unfold! The Drama and Theatre Club is the perfect stage for young performers to explore their creativity through acting, improv, and theatrical games.

Have you ever wished your drawings would come alive and the stick figures or objects on your paper could move around? In this activity, you will make your drawing move around by letting it float on water.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Learn about the unique healing bond between humans and horses while meeting Equest's miniature horse ambassadors.

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

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm for free Science, Math, Reading or Technology based entertainment!

A story time for big kids, with crafts! Perfect for ages 5-8.

June's Book: If You Spot a Shell      By: Aimée Sicuro 

We will be hosting a Roleplay Read Along! This week in keeping with our Art theme, we will teach participants the methods that actors use to bring a story to life. Kids will choose a character from the book and act out their character.

Join us in learning about and creating customized marble run mazes so that the marbles can twist, turn, and spin with incredible velocity. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy an afternoon of summer crafting fun as you brighten your dad’s life by creating a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card that lights up. With this involving creating a circuit, this craft may be too difficult for younger kids.

Observe stars and see how points of light can be grouped together to form pictures. Create constellations or create your own constellations while shining an image of a constellation on a dark wall with a flashlight.

Lesson 2: Shark Adaptations & Survival Skills

Learn about all things Dragon during your visit to YDC! Create your very own dragon and viking as you learn all about the rigorous training from Cressida Cowell's book How to Train Your Dragon. 

Time to get creative and turn "junk" into treasure!

Time to get creative and turn "junk" into treasure!

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. 

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

Calling all gamers!

A story time for big kids, with crafts! Perfect for ages 5-8.

June's Book: If You Spot a Shell      By: Aimée Sicuro 

Take a trip to the cinema at the Prairie Creek Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us for this screening of the The Dark Crystal.

Cowabunga, movie lovers! Get ready for a shell-shocking good time with a family movie night featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).