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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Urban Nature Search
10:00am–11:00am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Uncover the mysteries of the great outdoors—right in the heart of the city! Families are invited to step into the role of nature detectives led by a Cedar Hill State Park Ranger.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Intellichoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Intellichoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
IntelliChoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12
10:00am–12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
LEGO Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Calling all Building Masters! Come and be inspired to build your own LEGO creation!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Science Experiment Saturdays: Lava Lamps
11:00am–12:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Branch
Room:
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get ready, get curious, get messy, and start thinking like a real scientist!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Family Movie Day
12:00pm–1:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Crafternoon: Mother's Day Bouquets
2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area
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:
Put together a bouquet of colorful, handmade flowers to gift to your mom or other loved one this Mother’s Day!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Movement Saturday!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park
3:30pm–4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
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
This event is in the "Family" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
After School Cinema
3:30pm–5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
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
This event is in the "Family" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
Perler Bead Club
3:30pm–5:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
Lego Free Build Time
3:45pm–4:45pm
Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come build Legos with us. Who can make the best creation?
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
After School STEAM
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
1
2026
Fri
Craft with Curiosity
3:45pm–4:45pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
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.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
28
2026
Tue
After School STEAM
4:00pm–5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
28
2026
Tue
Jellyfish Salt Painting
4:30pm–5:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Make a splash with a craft that’s truly one-of-a-kind! School-age kids will dive into a fun session of creating salt-art jellyfish using watercolor techniques and textured designs.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Kite Decorating and Flying
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
In this STEM afterschool activity, learn about the science of how kites fly, decorate your own kite, and (weather permitting) go fly it outside to see the physics of flying in action!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Thinking Money for Kids: Penny Pinchers’ Party
4:00pm–5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Game Day!
4:00pm–6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2
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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Afterschool STEAM
4:30pm–5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects! Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
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