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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
Jul
22
2026
Wed
STEM: Perot Museum
10:00am–12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us as the Perot Museum brings fun and engaging activities for all to enjoy! ¡Acompáñenos en el Museo Perot, donde disfrutaremos de actividades divertidas y interactivas para todos!
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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
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Karaoke Kids Jam!
11:00am–12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get ready to grab the mic and shine! 🎤🌟 Kids will light up the stage in a lively karaoke session, singing along to their favorite kid-friendly hits with microphones and big superstar energy! 🎶✨
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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
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Clay Project
11:00am–12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
We will apply pottery techniques to create our own mini sculptures and paint it. 🎨 Aplicaremos técnicas de alfarería para crear nuestras propias mini esculturas y pintarlas. 🎨
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
19
2026
Sun
Sunday Afternoon Movie in the Black Box: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
1:00pm–3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart.
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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
Jul
22
2026
Wed
SMART Summer: STEAM - Rainbow in a Tube: A Journey into Density
1:00pm–2:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get ready to stack colors and defy expectations! In this hands-on STEM workshop, young scientists will explore the hidden physics of liquids.
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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
Jul
24
2026
Fri
SMART Summer: Carnivores vs. Herbivores
1:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Discover an exciting world of dinosaur adaptations, conflicts and survival!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Reading Rainbow Watch Party
1:30pm–2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!
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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
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Creepy Critters
1:00pm–2:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Learn about some of nature's creepiest crawlies!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Mad Science DFW: Detective Science
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, and ink samples. They even examine the DNA fingerprints of plants! Then, they create a composite from memory.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Family Fun Saturday: Christmas in July
1:00pm–3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month! Celebrate Christmas in July at the library with crafts and a family favorite Christmas movie!
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jul
25
2026
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons
1:00pm–3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Jul
20
2026
Mon
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
2:30pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Tuesday Crafternoons
2:00pm–2:45pm
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:
Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Creepy Critters
2:00pm–3:00pm
Prairie Creek - In Library
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and bugs. This includes a presentation that allows children to interact with critters, and how to interact with them.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
21
2026
Tue
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
2:30pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
2:30pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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 event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
22
2026
Wed
Dino Bo: Texas in the Cretaceous
2:30pm–3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Ever wonder what life was like in Texas during the time of the dinosaurs? In this highly educational program, Dino Bo will teach students about what kinds of dinosaurs walked (and swam) right here in Texas!
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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
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
2:30pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Jurassic Quest
2:00pm–3:00pm
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:
Using excavation kits, guests will simulate how fossils are discovered and excavated at field sites.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Stem Kit Duplicate Your Drawings With a Machine
2:00pm–3:00pm
Lakewood - In Library
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Have you ever wished you could copy a drawing but make it larger or smaller? If you've tried to create a larger or smaller copy of your work, you've probably realized that it is very hard to get the details right.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
24
2026
Fri
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
2:30pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Lego Challenge
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
23
2026
Thu
STEM for Kids
4:00pm–5:15pm
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:
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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jul
23
2026
Thu
Game Day!
4:00pm–6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play and challenge fellow video game lovers. Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions.
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