Dallas Museum of Arts: Go Van Gogh

10:30am–11:30am
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us as we explore artworks from The Power of Gold: Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana and make our own golden crowns inspired by what we discover!

Recommended for ages 5-12. 

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Equal Heart Summer Meal Service-Lunch

12:00pm–12:45pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

PBS KIDS Read

12:00pm–12:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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KERA and PBS would like to invite your child to participate in the PBS KIDS Read program and Summer Learning Challenge.

Summer Food Services Program

12:00pm–12:45pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
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
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Children and teens, please join us Monday through Friday, all summer long, for a free lunch presented by Equal Heart.

Bandan Koro- African Dance

12:30pm–1:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us for a special performance by Bandan Koro, an African Drum and Dance ensemble dedicated to fostering a greater awareness, understanding, appreciation, and respect for African related music, dance, and culture.

SUPERSNACK/RECARGA TUS ENERGÍAS CON NUTRICIÓN

1:00pm–1:30pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Dallas Zoo visits the Highland Hills Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Come and visit with and learn more about some of the animals from the Dallas Zoo.

Going to the Dogs: DIY Dog Toys with DAS

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Learn how easy it can be to help a dog in need as we make toys for dogs who are waiting to be adopted through Dallas Animal Services. All toys will be donated to DAS and we’ll have a prize for the family that makes the most toys!

Medieval Times

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join Medieval Times for majesty and chivalry at the library. 

The Dallas Arboretum

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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What happens when an organism in an ecosystem disappears? Students create a model of a Post Oak Savannah habitat and actively simulate how the local extinction of wolves in this area affects all components of the ecosystem.

Crafternoon Tuesday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Get out of the hot summer heat and cool off in the library with some fun winter crafts. This program is sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

Gardening @ the Creek

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Let us supply you with the tools so you can grow your own plant! 

Time to get dirty with Garedening @ the Creek! 

Supplies limitied -first come, first serve. 

Professor Brainius Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,
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Enjoy a wild and wacky science show filled with fun interactive science experiments! Program sponsored by the Dallas Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

DISD Back to School Information Table

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Economic/Workforce Development

Equest's Mini Horses

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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A note to caregivers: Due to expected high attendance, we will be issuing a limited number of tickets in order to comply with fire code.

Equal Heart Summer Meal Service- Snack

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Meditation Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Meditation Session

Not Just Juggling!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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If you've ever wanted to learn to juggle or would like to start again, come join us at the Prairie Creek Branch Library.  Juggling class is offered every Tuesday, and other games and activities are included in this hour of fun!