Flower Thermometer Craft

10:00am–6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by Polk Wisdom Branch for a grab and go kit! Create a flower craft with a working thermometer, learn about temperature measurement, and keep track of the warmer Spring weather!

Beginning Music Theory for Children (2nd quarter series)

1:00pm–1:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals to children ages 6-12. Ideas will be presented through a series of fun games, worksheets and other activities.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–3:45pm
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 - Classroom A & B
Age Group: 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
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

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: 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
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

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, 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.

AfterSchool SuperSnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, 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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel after school 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.

STEAM Tuesdays: Chromatography Flowers

3:30pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Science and Technology meet in these fun STEAM programs geared towards sparking your child's imagination and critical thinking skills.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm–5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), 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: 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
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

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: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: 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
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.

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays at White Rock Hills to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating:

Cancelled

Reading Circles

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Children take turns reading aloud for a minute or two to the leader. They get a small prize each time they read. Great practice for struggling readers, those who need to project, and those who need to slow down.

Traditions of Mexico: Folklorico

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of ballet folklorico including skirt movement while also learning about the history and origins of folklorico dance. Keep improving your skills by attending each week for eight weeks. Presented by Anita N.

Write Your Own Book: Kids Write with Murray

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Local author, Murray Richter, author of Lucky Rocks & Fishing for Luck, will be joining us to lead a workshop on the writing process.

Crafty Kids- April Showers

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

April showers bring May flowers! Join us after school at the North Oak Cliff Library to make a fun umbrella craft.

Ages 5 and up invited.  Take home what you make.  All Supplies will be provided.

Staying Alive: How to Get Your Plants to Thrive

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you a notorious plant killer or maybe your new to plants and want to avoid any casualties? Help your plants live to see another day with tips to keep your indoor and outdoor plants alive.

Beginners Music Class: Keyboard

4:15pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

AfterSchool Game Time: Doodle Wars

4:15pm–5:15pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

Library Out Loud Yoga for Kids!

4:15pm–5:15pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg-Rylie Branch every Tuesday at 4:15 for a free and fun movement class for kids ages 5 and up with Anita N. Martinez' Ballet Folklorico!