Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

All Day
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 - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
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

MSRC Kick-off Party

All Day
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: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

TBD

Books & More Sale

10:00am–5:45pm
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
Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

June 2, 10 AM to 5:45 PM – Book & More Sale. 1/2 price all day on remaining items.  $8 bag sale at 1:00. Open to the public.

Puppet Time with Sandra Shrout presented by ATMOS Energy

10:30am–11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Premiere puppeteer Sandra Shrout will be performing a special show that will entertain the whole family.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Family
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:3 -6 years old

Jamming with Jason! presented by ATMOS Energy

11:00am–11:30am
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Rhythm and Blues musician, former Kidville entertainer and the voice of Clifford the Big Red Dog television theme song, Mr. Jason,  in an upbeat yet down to earth musical storytelling session!

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.

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party!

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We will kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with Critterman and his animal friends, followed by a craft! Program sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Summer Reading Kick-Off

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Fretz Park Library to celebrate the start of the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge. Library staff will be helping with the registration process.

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party!

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,
Event Details:

Reading can take you places! Kick off your summer reading with stamps in your reading passport as you travel to all the fun activities, crafts, and games in our library for all ages.

Highland Hills Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

12:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we kick-off another Summer of fun adventures as we read, learn, experiment and explore new worlds.

Storytime at the Nasher Sculpture Center

12:30pm–1:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library for a storytime at the Nasher Sculpture Center. 

Crafts with Kerri/Manualidades con Kerri

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

MSRC Kick Off: Astronaut Camp

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), 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, 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:

Learn about our solar system from City Lights Astronomical Society then race through the astronaut training obstacle course. While you’re here, sign up for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

1:00pm–2:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: 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 and join us as we kick off our summer reading challenge. Enjoy making fun crafts and sign up to win prizes!

Mayor Summer Reading Program kick off party!

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

Come join us as we kick off the Mayors Summer Reading Program! Face painting , ballon animals, craft and snacks! Don't forget to check out some books! Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends

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 - In Library
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:

Join us as we kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with an afternoon of crafting and face painting.

Sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Hula Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: 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:

Join us as we kick off the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge with a luau themed party! At 2:00 we will have a hula performance by a dancer from Grace Hula.

The Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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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), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in kicking 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!