Week Calendar

Join the Perot Museum STEM Club for an exciting, hands-on learning experience! In these sessions, children will explore robotics, engineering, art, and coding through fun and interactive activities.

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

Sponsored by the Atmos Energy.

Hunt for clues and take part in an adventure at the Arcadia Park Library.

Busque pistas y participe en una aventura en la biblioteca de Arcadia Park.

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!

Fold, decorate, and have fun! Learn how to make colorful pinwheels and hand fans, perfect for a breezy day.

Get ready to scratch your way to a masterpiece! The Science of Process Art is all about the experience of creating—no rules, just fun!

Join us for board games at the library! Bring your friends for a fun-filled day of classic and new board games.

To wrap up our Safari Week, we are hosting All about Animals to present their show Colors of Nature. Nature is full of natural and inspiring colors and artistic patterns.

Embark on your writing journey!

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.

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.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Celebrate World Snake Day with Trinity River Audubon Center. Learn about Texas snakes and how to recognize them. Meet a snake from the Trinity River Audubon Center and learn how they care for these beautiful creatures. 

Facilitated by the Perot Museum, the TECH Truck staff will bring supplies and materials for hands-on learning focused on Tinkering, Engineering, Creating and Hacking (TECH) for students during the summer. 

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Engage with fellow readers at this book reading event at the Arcadia Park Branch.

Interactúe con otros lectores en este evento de lectura de libros en Arcadia Park Branch.

Using prepared kits, guests will simulate how fossils are discovered and excavated at field sites. They will learn how paleontologists uncover fossil materials with tools and how fossil experts prepare fossils in a lab.

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!

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

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.

Join us at the YDC for an afternoon of making friendship bracelets, decorating photo cards and light sticks while listening to K-Pop.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Strengthen your body and focus your mind.

Best for ages 6 and up.

Compare and contrast the intense weather patterns on different planets in our solar system and learn about the effects of weather on flight.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

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Come learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and bugs with Creepy Critters! This educational program will give you a close-up experience with the animals while you learn more about how they live.

Get your game on! Make new friends and play as we enjoy an afternoon of Nintendo Switch fun.

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch some great movies!

Bring a snack and a blanket/pillow if you want.

Kid's Activity Craft

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!

Light up creativity and spark some circuit-powered fun with a hands-on robot craft that really shines!

Various Crafts for Kids

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 different animals, their ecosystems, and the different beautiful colors that occur in the natural world.

Various Crafts for Kids

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.

Do you like Minecraft? Did you know Minecraft can be a learning resource and a fun way to spend some time? It's true! Test your gaming skills AND knowledge on July 10 and July 17 with Arrayscape Gaming.

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.

Ready to moon over some science and creativity? Kids will explore the fascinating phases of the moon and learn all about its ever-changing cycle.

Learn about pollinators straight from the experts at the Dallas Arboretum! Pollinators are an important part of the system that helps plants grow, and they have a lot of interesting characteristics that make them special and unique.

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.

We are honored to announce the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will be bringing their TECH Truck back to Fretz Park!

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.

The lazy days of summer are here, and water is an important part of the activities. You’re swatting mosquitoes, maybe floating on the lake, but how does it all fit together?

Get ready to dino-mite your Minecraft skills! Explore a prehistoric world filled with lush forests, vast deserts, and mysterious caves as kids design and build their own dinosaurs.

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 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.

It's Safari Week, so throughout the week we are getting a little wild. During our afternoon craft this week, we will make colorful and vibrant climbing tree frogs. These frogs will be able to "climb" up the windows at home.

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!

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

Get ready to draw out your creativity at the next stop in the club series—Drawing Club! Kids will explore different techniques, styles, and fun challenges to turn a blank page into a masterpiece.

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. If you are enrolled in the SMART Summer Challenge, attending this program counts toward Discover.

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 to hammer and screw as you build a wooden airship. Craft kits have been donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

Sparky the Fire Dog puppet show

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 we learn how to weave and create a cute bear in a woven sweater. 

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! 

Historical Games 

Come to the library for a fun hour of building big floor puzzles.

Stitch happens—and it’s about to get creative! Teens will dive into the art of embroidery in this two-part series, learning basic stitches and techniques to bring designs to life with needle and thread.

Stitch happens—and it’s about to get creative! Teens will dive into the art of embroidery in this two-part series, learning basic stitches and techniques to bring designs to life with needle and thread.

Accept the Challenge!

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

Calling all gamers!

Nothing beats a classic drive-in theater, but with these long days and hot temperatures we are creating our own Skillman Southwestern Drive-In. 

It's time for a battle of the brains—Kids vs Adults Trivia! Parents and kids will go head-to-head in a fun-filled quiz game where knowledge, quick thinking, and a bit of friendly competition are the name of the game.

Do you consider yourself an anime expert or a full-blown otaku? How well do you know the Big Three? Do you excel at the lighter "Slice of Life," the dramatic "Attack on Titan," or somewhere in the middle like "Spy Family"?