Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Parking Lot
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:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:00am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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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)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico

11:30am–12:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore the Wonders of Mexico!

Summer Lunch for Kids / Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:30am–12:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart.

Open to ages 0-18.

Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–12:45pm
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:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Tuesday and Thursday from noon -12:45pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 28th!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–1:00pm
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: 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:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18.
Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm–1:30pm
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 - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Tuesday through Friday from noon - 1:30 pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:30pm–1:15pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch at Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Tuesday through Friday from 12:30pm -1:15pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

Summer Lunch for Kids

1:00pm–1:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
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:

Visit the Forest Green branch every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-2pm for summer lunches starting May 31st until July 28th!

Intermediate Music Theory

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

SMART Summer: Surface Tension

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

It's time for SMART Summer at the library! Every Wednesday we will be doing a different activity for our summer reading program.

Summer Lunch

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,

Zumba Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Feel the beat with Zumba Kids! Instructors from Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico will keep you moving this summer!

 

Chromatography Marker Art

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

Chromatography Marker Art This project teaches the science of chromatography and includes a fun art segment at the end. Chromatography is a process which involves separating the components of a mixture.

SMART Program: 3,2,1 Blast Off!

1:30pm–2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever made a rocket from an egg?

Create a fun egg rocket from a plastic egg and see how fast you can launch it into “space” and “back to earth”.

Recommended for ages 6 & Up.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: 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 session, but can join at any time.  

Book Buddies

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch at Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come read with your adult buddy. Pre-Registration is required.

Shake it Up - a SMART Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Build a structure from common supplies and then shake it up to see if your building is earthquake proof! What does it take to withstand a quake?

Recommended for ages 5 & up. Space is limited.

SMART Summer at Park Forest - Shake it Up!

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a structure from common supplies and then shake it up to see if your building is earthquake proof! What does it take to withstand a quake?

Registration is Required

SMART Summer Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 - 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,

Table Top Game Time

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy time to play board games or build with lego!

Puzzle People

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

Stop Motion 101

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own stop-motion animation short but can't figure out how to get started?

Beginning Guitar Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Cancelled-Light the Way Gamer Torch

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you wish you could craft usable items in real life and not just virtually? Check out this Minecraft inspired torch that really lights up with the press of a button!

Creating Your Own App

3:00pm–4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own App? You will experience a unique opportunity where you get to code,test and create your own apps in real-time using an easy-to-understand format.

Renner Frankford Grand Re-Opening Celebration!

3:00pm–7:00pm
Family, 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, , Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Renner Frankford Branch Library is OPEN! Come celebrate with us with games, crafts, performances and more! Check out the schedule below and bring your friends and family too! 

Inside the Library

Summer 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 - Outdoor Area
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 City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through City Square.

Summer Lunch For Kids

3:30pm–4:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Courtyard
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Citysquare. Open to ages 0-18.

 

Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de Citysquare. Abierto para edades de 0-18 años. 

Creature Teacher

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get an up close look at some new animal friends with Creature Teacher. Learn all about the habitats and lives of animals from around the world.

Epic Domain - The A, B, C's of Anger - Anger, Behavior, and Coping

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Designed for children between the ages of 7 - 15 years old.  

Summer Cinema: Sing 2

4:15pm–6:15pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Theater owner Buster Moon sets his sights on producing a brand-new musical with his troupe in the glamorous Redshore City.