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
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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 Young Makers

10:30am–2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology,
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Fun, FREE, hands on workshops for kids ages 8-18. Choose your track:

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
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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, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
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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.

Early Literacy Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

Gentle Zoo

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Learn about a variety of different animals, what they eat and where they live in this fun interactive show. Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends. All ages. 

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - Incredibles 2

11:00am–2:00pm
Family
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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
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Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

SMART Crafts @ the Creek: Caterpillar Crafts!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Easy, do-it-yourself crafts inspired by Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." 

Paws Reading Tutors

12:30pm–1:30pm
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 - Children's Area
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:

Children of all ages are invited to join us one Saturday a month to sit down and read to one of the dogs. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the ski

The P.O.N.D. Community Nature Expo

1:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us for our third annual Nature Expo, a gathering of community organizations and others interested in facets of the natural world that is all around us.  There will be informational tables, exhibits of live animals, and more.

Craft/SMART Saturday

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 - Children's Area
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
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Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

Family Movie Time

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

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Puzzle Room 4 - Downtown Kit

2:00pm–5:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Second in our Escape Room Summer Series event

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!