Week Calendar

Splash into Summer with a special storytime geared towards the whole family in June and July. This storytime will be held at the Timberglen Spraygrounds. Remember to bring sunscreen and something to sit on.

Go on an exciting journey through the world of science, with the Professor Brainius Show presented by Team Family!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy

Learn about the art of tie-dyeing while dyeing your own shirt!

Tie-dyeing is a vibrant and fun way to add color and personality to fabrics, and it's perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators!

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

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!

Join us for a fun and calming Stretching and Mindfulness program at the library! Through simple stretches and mindful activities, kids will learn how to relax, focus, and feel their best.

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!

Turn an ordinary jar into a delightful marshmallow character! Decorate your jar and bring it to life with a fun face using paint and Sharpies.

Want to turn beans and seeds into a masterpiece? In Seed Science, kids will learn about the wonders of plant life while creating beautiful mosaic art.

Get ready for a fin-tastic adventure at the library! Dive into the exciting world of sharks with fun facts, cool activities, and jaw-dropping discoveries. 

In this STEM challenge, kids will create a Hexbug maze using straws, tape, and posterboard! It’s a super easy STEM activity to set up and gives children the opportunity to plan, build, and problem-solve.

Join Brett Roberts for The Colors of Kindness Bubble Show, a fun and interactive performance filled with comedy, tricks, and surprises.

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department is stopping by to present a Fire Engine Show and Tell program! Come learn about fire engines and life as a firefighter. Feel free to ask questions! 

The Colors of Kindness Bubble Show is not just educational; it's a blast! It teaches tolerance, encourages kids not to be bullies, and the science of bubbles. It opens with a spectacular demonstration of surface tension.

We are excited to host the Yogees for their Yoga 4 Kids program!

Bubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles!

Escape the heat and come to the library to play in a sea of bubbles!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends.

Welcome one and all to Dr. Grimes Magic Show!  Stop by to see magic tricks beyond your wildest imagination!

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.

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.

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 sculpting air dry clay into anything you like!

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment.

Join us for an afternoon of board games and coloring. Feel free to bring your own games you wish to share with others or play with the games provided by the library. Games will be for various ages. 

The kids are going to pretend to be pirates and toss balls to each other. They are going to repeat the experiment three times: once with both eyes open, a second time covering their right eye, and a final time covering their left eye.

Join us for an exciting book reading all about fitness fun! Discover awesome stories, cool exercises, and ways to stay active and healthy. Perfect for kids who love to move and groove!

A representative from Cedar Hill State Park will come to the library to engage with the audience and present information about Animal Tracking.

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! 

Welcome to a summer of art! 

Families are invited to come and participate in Art workshops provided by the Dallas Museum of Art! 

All materials are provided! Take home your creations!

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

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.

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!

Create and discover new STEAM technology in our makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.!

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. 

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! 

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!

Join us as we welcome the Perot Science Museum to the library for a Science Meet-Up. The Perot will be bringing several amazing STEM stations where kids can learn as they play and explore. 

It's Shark Week somewhere! Learn about everyone's favorite (albeit terrifying) sea creature with presentations on shark biology, behavior, and conservation efforts. There will also be shark-themed crafts, games, and quizzes! 

Dig into adventure and uncover the past with a dino-mite experience! The Dallas Arboretum is bringing a prehistoric exploration to the library with an exciting Dino Dig.

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.

Discover the Scoville Scale during Pepper Palooza with the Dallas Arboretum. We will learn about the life cycle of a pepper and how the Scoville Scale measures the spice level of peppers.

Come experience SMART Summer!

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.

Catch some rays in the most creative way! Kids will craft their own summer-themed suncatchers that sparkle and shine in the sunlight.

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 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.

Do you love silly songs? Then this concert is for you! Experience Karate Dance Party for 45 minutes of jumping and dancing to silly songs. It is going to be an amazing time!

Make a colorful suncatcher shaped like a pair of sunglasses. Hang it in a window and let the summer sun shine through the colorful lenses. 

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Love to sing? Got a kid who's obsessed with Disney music? We've got you covered! Swing by for an afternoon of Karaoke fun for all ages.

Unlock the fun and crack the code in a thrilling family escape room adventure! Teams will put their heads together to solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and beat the clock before time runs out.

Take a moment to reflect on the good things in life. Decorate a gratitude jar as a family and fill it with positive thoughts and thankful memories.

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.

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

Calling all game lovers!

Join us on the fourth Monday each month to enjoy our selection of board games for all ages! From Candy Land to Ticket to Ride, we've got something for everyone.

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! 

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.

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!

It’s time to power up for fun—Anime Club is here! In the next stop of the club series, kids will dive into the vibrant world of anime through games, crafts, and fan-favorite shows.

Can your Hexbug make it from start to finish? Build a maze or set of obstacles with straws and a posterboard. Then test out your maze by placing your Hexbug through the maze.

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.

Engineer a robot that will scribble and draw a design on its own. Get creative with circuitry and explore electrical energy to power a motor that will vibrate your scribble bot and make unique and colorful artwork. Recommended for Grades 2 - 6

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

June's Book: 999 Frogs Wake Up   By: Ken Kimura 

Learn how to to make your own sugar body scrub in this free DIY STEM session 

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

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.

Stars, stripes & sparkle! Ring in the 4th of July with a DIY paper plate wreath that rounds out your July 4th decorations. 

Spend some time learning with us in our SMART Summer STEM Series!

We will be making Favorite Animal Painted Rocks! 

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

STEM fun is intended for school-age children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and interactive ways! With Pirate Week in full swing, we are learning some Pirate STEM today. What are compasses and how do they work?

Sink your teeth into a fintastic challenge with Shark Jeopardy! Kids will have the chance to show off their shark smarts and dive deep into jaw-dropping facts through a fun and friendly trivia game.

Listen to stories that celebrate music. After a fun story time full of singing and stories, make your own maraca to take home with you to make music of your very own!

Stitch by stitch, creativity takes shape! In this hands-on sewing series, teens will design and sew their very own tote bag from start to finish.

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!

                                     Accept the Challenge

Accept the Challenge!

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

This summer Lego Challenge dates are June 26th and July 17th. 

Stitch by stitch, creativity takes shape! In this hands-on sewing series, teens will design and sew their very own tote bag from start to finish.

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: 999 Frogs Wake Up   By: Ken Kimura 

Speed into fun with the next stop in the family movie night series—Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Get ready for high-energy action, laughs, and a dash of chaos as Sonic and friends race across the screen.