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Summer Lunch

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel 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 Foo...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel 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.

Lunch food arrayed on a table.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
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.

snack time

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

sparky dog pic

Sparky the Firedog Puppet Show

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll. ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll. Geared to ages 4-8.

Coding Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of Bee Bots, Space Rovers and more.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of Bee Bots, Space Rovers and more.

The Absent-Minded Professor

Retro Movie Mondays

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines? Walt Disney's The Absent-Minded...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines?

Walt Disney's The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) - starring Fred McMurray

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Juneteenth Art Contest

All Day 6/4 - 6/15
Forest Green - Entryway at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

To commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Forest Green Branch Library is hosting an art contest to show off the talent among students in our community. The contes...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

To commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Forest Green Branch Library is hosting an art contest to show off the talent among students in our community.

Magazine Collage Art - Portrait of a Woman

Magazine Collage Art

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Discover the magic of collage art with glossy magazine pages! Kids will learn to cut, tear, and arrange pages to create their own unique masterpieces. This activity not only fost...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover the magic of collage art with glossy magazine pages! Kids will learn to cut, tear, and arrange pages to create their own unique masterpieces.

SMART

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

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:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Summer Lunch

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel 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 Foo...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel 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

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up 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 Pr...

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:

Fuel up 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.

 

Lunch food arrayed on a table.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
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.

snack time

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

fire dog

Sparky the Firedog & Pals Puppet Show

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Children's Area at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop a...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way.

This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll.

 

SMART Summer: Perot Tech Truck

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science will bring a variety of science experiments for children to participate in.  This program is free and open to all school-age children...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science will bring a variety of science experiments for children to participate in. 

This program is free and open to all school-age children. 

Shakespeare D&D for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

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
Event Details:

Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

SMART Summer: Perot Tech Truck

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit Prairie Creek Library every Tuesday for our SMART Summer program series! Explore the worlds of science, math, art, reading, and technology through engaging activities, experi...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Visit Prairie Creek Library every Tuesday for our SMART Summer program series! Explore the worlds of science, math, art, reading, and technology through engaging activities, experiments, crafts, and performances.

girl scouts

STEM Activities with the Girl Scouts

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Pleasant Grove library and the Girl scouts of America invite everyone to come and enjoy a summer of STEAM.  Each week will feature a new STEAM activity lead by the girls sc...

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

Pleasant Grove library and the Girl scouts of America invite everyone to come and enjoy a summer of STEAM. 

Each week will feature a new STEAM activity lead by the girls scouts of America.

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Beginning Guitar Class

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

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
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.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Exercise your creative muscles while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of crafting.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Exercise your creative muscles while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of crafting.

picture of an owl

Owl Investigation!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Attention all young nature enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable adventure into the fascinating world of owls with our 1st SMART Summer program of 2024. We will delve into the ...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention all young nature enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable adventure into the fascinating world of owls with our 1st SMART Summer program of 2024.

Crafternoons

Tuesday Crafternoons

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
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!

wild thing and max in wolf suit with book title

Where the Wild Things Are

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Where the Wild Things Are presented by Doryane Breedlove.  A creative rendition of the 1964 Caldecott Medal winner is presented by local storytelling talent Dorayne Breedlo...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Where the Wild Things Are presented by Doryane Breedlove.