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.

Come meet the Equest mini ambassador horses! Interact with these fun little guys while learning about horses and about the Equest program.

Kids and parents alike love Andy's original music and interactive program that will have them singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song.

Ready to spin into the world of motion? Kinetic Science brings the fun of spirographs to life, as kids create mesmerizing patterns and learn how motion and geometry work together to make incredible designs.

Get ready to create your own fireball launcher and test it.  This fun activity allows kids to assemble their own launchers, exploring the basics of physics while unleashing their creativity.

perler beads

Making a paper mechanical hand can be a fun and educational project that demonstrates basic mechanical principles like levers, pulleys, and linkages.

Draw on a special surface and watch as your pictures lift off and float on water in this incredible experiment! Explore the surprising science behind this magical effect and see your artwork come to life in a whole new way.

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.

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.

Come see live raptors of North Texas! Discover their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies.

Join us for movie time at the Lancaster Kiest branch

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. 

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Team up and create a creature of your design. How many legs or limbs does it have?

Farmer McGregor is always trying to prevent Peter Rabbit from sneaking into his garden to steal his vegetables. This year he has had a wonderful growing season and his carrots are the best he’s ever grown!

This program helps children identify key constellations and their shapes by using a flashlight to shine on perforated star maps.

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

End of summer bubble party! Everyone is invited! 

Special guest is local children's comedian and bubble artist Brett Roberts!

Brett Roberts will put on a special bubble performance and magic show!

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! 

Join the fun as we parade around the Youth Discovery Center and discuss the books we love. Book-themed crossword puzzles and bookmarks will be available. 

The community is invited to a magical birthday party celebrating the boy who lived!

Enjoy fun crafts, magical treats, and take home some party favors!

Don't miss out!

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

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!

Simulate how fossils are discovered and excavated at field sites, learn how paleontologists uncover fossil materials with tools and how fossil experts prepare fossils in a lab in this hands-on activity provided by the Dallas Arboretum.

Gear up for a blockbuster adventure—no pickaxe required! Craft a custom Minecraft sword and bring pixelated power to life using simple materials and loads of creativity.

Take a break from the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! Bring your own blanket or pillow. Small snacks allowed.

We will be watching "DC League of Superpets."

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 life cycle of peppers and the science of spiciness with the Dallas Arboretum! 

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.

Get ready to mix, mash, and mold something dough-lightful! Young creators will dive hands-first into the world of sensory science by making their very own cloud dough.

Learn all about dinosaurs in this interactive program with a real life Texas Park Ranger from Dinosaur Valley State 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.

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.

Apply the physics of aerodynamics and learn about the four forces of flight through this interactive program. They will then use their newly-gained knowledge to build and test different paper aircraft.

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!

While supplies last? What? We don't have enough supplies to do these pre-prepped crafts again. Pick a craft (or two) and use your artistic side to complete the selected craft. This is literally (while supplies last)!!!

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.

Imagination Playground - Big Blue Blocks

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!

It's the final week of SMART Summer fun and we are wrapping things up with Beach Week. As the beach is a good spot for both play and relaxing, we are making fun but calming motion bottles.

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! 

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!

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.

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!

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.

Get your game face on—it's time to power up for the next level of fun! The Video Game Club is calling all young gamers to dive into a world of pixel-packed play.

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.

Glitter is seen more frequently in trace evidence casework as its use in cosmetics, clothing, and crafts increases. It is one of the hardest for perpetrators to eliminate at a crime scene.

Imagination Playground - Big Blue Blocks

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!

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

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

We will be making a Shark Hat! 

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

Come to YDC for a story time featuring Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit. After story time, make your own Peter Rabbit headband to wear as you hop hop hop around the library. 

Get hands-on with a two-part teen STEM series packed with mind-blowing experiments and curious creations.

Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday Party by participating in our version of the three Triwizard Trials. We will also have a DIY potion station. We solemnly swear we are up to no good. 

Get hands-on with a two-part teen STEM series packed with mind-blowing experiments and curious creations.

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!

Level up the fun with a game-tastic experience for the whole family! Dive into a world of digital excitement with the YMCA Game Truck, featuring a variety of consoles and games for all skill levels and interests.