MSRC Kick-Off Party STEAM STATIONS on the HILL

All Day
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Our MSRC kick-off party will consist of program artist Afiah Bey with a mask making workshop, SMART activity stations for children, SMART relay challenges for TEENS, and an interactive dance class for adults.  Saturday, June 1, 2019 @ 1pm-3:3

The Knitting Hour

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library closes out the Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas with a festival of books, authors and the written word. Listen to writers talk about their work, discover a new author, learn about the publishing process and much more.

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library closes out the Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas with a festival of books, authors and the written word. Listen to writers talk about their work, discover a new author, learn about the publishing process and much more.

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library closes out the Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas with a festival of books, authors and the written word. Listen to writers talk about their work, discover a new author, learn about the publishing process and much more.

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library closes out the Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas with a festival of books, authors and the written word. Listen to writers talk about their work, discover a new author, learn about the publishing process and much more.

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library closes out the Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas with a festival of books, authors and the written word. Listen to writers talk about their work, discover a new author, learn about the publishing process and much more.

Dallas Festival of Books & Ideas - Summer in the City

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off summer with a festival of books, authors and reading.

Crafty Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

Fire Truck Show & Tell

11:00am–1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Dallas Fire Department will bring their fire truck and fire safety tips to the Skyline Branch Library parking lot! Get a tour of the fire truck, examine its special equipment, and talk to a real life fire-fighter.

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party

11:00am–1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading is universal! Play space-themed games, sign up for the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge, and meet some special guests from the Star Wars universe. Space-themed costumes are encouraged!

Mayor Summer Reading Club Kick off Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
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:

Come help us kick off the  Mayor Summer Reading Club! Craft, face painting and more! Don't forget to sign up! Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends.

 

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with Checkers the Magician in a Comedy Magic Show and other fun activities.  This event is made possible through the generous donations of the White Rock Library Friends.

Space Themed Kick Off Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The theme for our summer reading program this year is "A Universe of Stories." Join us at our space themed kick-off party for a variety of games and crafts including designing a planet using watercolor paints and constructing constellations o

Laura Numeroff Visits Fretz Park!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Fretz Park Branch Library will kick off the 2019 Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with a visit by Laura Numeroff, the award-winning author of "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie," "If You Give a Pig a Pancake," "What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do

Summer Reading Kickoff—Black Folk Tales

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of our summer reading program with a special guest!  Teaching Artist Rolanda Brigham is coming to share with us traditional black folklore and fairy tales.  

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, join us as we kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge. Enjoy making some fun crafts and register to read and win prizes this summer!

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

It's our annual Mayor's Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Lochwood Branch Library.  Join us at 2:00 pm for games, crafts, tattoos, and more fun.  Plus, sign up for the challenge.  All ages, birth to 100+ years old, can r

Let's Get Wild in the Library! ~ MSRC Kickoff Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kickoff Party - Get Wild in the library this summer and help kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge by joining us for crafts, snacks, games, face painting and more!  Wild Animal costumes are encouraged!

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Fiesta

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with a fiesta!  Make maracas and tambourines to use while playing Jumping Beans.  Also, listen to entertaining stories and make a colorful piñata suncatcher.

Mayor's Summer Reading Kick Off Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with a party! There will be games, crafts, face painting, and a balloon artist! And, don't forget to sign up for the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge. 

All ages welcome!

Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family matinee!

Children's Nutrition / Exercise Program

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Parents with their children will learn nutritious and healthy way's to eat,  and fun ways to exercise.  They will learn why a healthy lifestyle is important.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!