Tech Thursday

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having trouble navigating your smartphone? Need help downloading our Overdrive app? Need a quick refresher on using your email? Then come on in! No registration necessary!

Tech Thursday

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your devices and list of questions to the Library and Trevor will help you with your questions. Please call ahead to determine availability. Great for learning how to read eBooks and gain access to eAudiobooks. 

Summer Food Services Program

12:00pm–1:00pm
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
Event Details:

Children and teens ages 0 to 18, please join us Monday through Friday all summer long for a free lunch presented by Equal Heart.

Violin Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), 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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), 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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Throwback thursday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie.

AFTER SCHOOL SUPER SNACK

3:00pm–3:30pm
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: 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 0 to 18 are invited to get a free after school snack Monday through Thrusday at 3:00pm to 3:30pm in the Black Box Theater.  The service is provided by Equal Heart.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energias con Nutricion

3:00pm–4:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Afterschool Meals

3:30pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free afterschool meals for children up to 18 years old. Meals must be consumed in the room they are served. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energias con Nutricion

3:45pm–4:30pm
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: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

4:00pm–4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

AFTERSCHOOL SUPERSNACK/RECARGA TUS ENERGÍAS CON NUTRICIÓN

4:00pm–5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

Teen Zone

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

Origami Class

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

If you love paper-folding and are ready to move on to more interesting shapes, come on down! Learn from some of the best with unique shapes and patterns. This class is recommended for those with an intermediate skill level. 

Karaoke at the Library!

5:00pm–7:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Do you sing like Beyonce or just sing out of tune?  Join us either way!

Have fun singing your favorite songs with family and friends.  

Appropriate for all ages. 

Adroit Origami Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Origami enthusiasts, this is the place for you! This monthly meeting will connect you with fellow origami lovers, provide opportunities for charitable projects, and include demonstrations of new designs to try.

Basic Internet for Adults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to navigate the internet, search the web, and learn basic computer terminology.

Signing Social: Unit 1

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE eight week course on learning sign language! Each week will host an hour-long learning session followed by a fun game and prizes!