Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuno de Verano para niños

9:30am - 10:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

The 3 Ws of William Shakespeare

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Basic introduction to Shakespeare and his work. This program will be divided into 4 series:

June 13th: Intro and Insults

June 27th: Comedies

July 11th: Tragedies and Roman Plays

July 25th: Problem Plays.

SMART Summer: Egg-celent Coding Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am for a special Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

 

 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every day this summer from noon - 12:45pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

 

 

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Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free summer meals provided for kids ages 0-18.

Sponsored by 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. 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 - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free summer meals provided for kids ages 0-18.

Meals sponsored by

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

 

Design your own Game

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We are going to make our own pinball machine! Say what?!? Yep, you will explore the science of force and motion while creating your own pinball game.

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

CD Case Garden

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Grow a garden in a CD case and watch your seeds sprout and grow!

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

SMART Summer: Egg-celent Coding

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Did you know that you can learn about coding without using technology? Well you can!

Tuesday Crafternoons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday at the Lochwood Branch Library!

CAP Presents: Obiora Asiama

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Obi provides workshops in Afro dance from the beginner through advanced levels. These workshops encourage participants to develop a lifelong relationship with Afro music, dance, and culture.

Design Your Own Game

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We are going to make our pinball machine! Say what?!? Yep, you will explore the science of force and motion while creating your own pinball game. Bring your creativity, warm up your fingers, and be ready to flick your flippers.

Game Day at Timberglen

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on in and play a while! Games for the Switch, board games, card games and more!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

 

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

DIY Make and Take Home

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

 

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

Glue, Paper, Scissors Abstract Art

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This program, led by local artist, Natalia Padilla, encourages students to create art using only paper, scissors, and glue, enhancing creativity and improving fine motor skills.

Participants will be introduced to:

Let’s Get Loud! - SMART Summer STEM

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let’s explore the science of sound as you create your very own rock band of recyclables! By making simple adjustments to the instruments, you can raise or lower their pitch and make different kinds of sounds. 

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem

4:00pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar or Keyboard

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Firework Salt Paintings

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Laying on the grass, watching the fireworks is such a magical time.

You can recreate it with this salt painting project. Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July!

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

Cancelled

Summer Cinema: The Little Mermaid (1989)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Skyline branch every Tuesday this summer from 5:30-7:30pm for a free family friendly movie! Popcorn available while supplies last.

Cancelled

Constellation Jars for Tweens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore the stars in a jar!
Poke out accurate constellations or design your own cosmos to light your way in the dark.