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Cardboard Creations

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity as you transform humble cardboard into extraordinary works of art and innovation. From simple sculptures to intricate structures, let your imagination run w...

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

Unleash your creativity as you transform humble cardboard into extraordinary works of art and innovation. From simple sculptures to intricate structures, let your imagination run wild in this hands-on, life-size crafting extravaganza.

Summer Snack

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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 Food Pro...

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 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 Lunches

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, 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 Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
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.

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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

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

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

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

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BEAD-iful Artistry

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Design and assemble your own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. From earthy wooden beads to vibrant charms, participants will discover the beauty of mixing and matching materials to cre...

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

Design and assemble your own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. From earthy wooden beads to vibrant charms, participants will discover the beauty of mixing and matching materials to create truly personal adornments.

Chess

Chess Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club! Join us at the branch on the second Thursday of ea...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club!

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SMART SUMMER: Tissue Paper Flowers and Dinosaurs

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Flowers or Dinosaurs? Your choice! Create your tissue paper flower and dinosaurs by gluing different shades of tissue paper to your outline to customize your creation!   ...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Flowers or Dinosaurs? Your choice! Create your tissue paper flower and dinosaurs by gluing different shades of tissue paper to your outline to customize your creation!  

STEM for Kids - Snap Circuts

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Electricity is amazing! We use electricity everyday, and today we're exploring how the elec...

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:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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Game Day!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, 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: 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: 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.

Summer Switch Game Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

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

"It Began With Lemonade"

Story & Craft: It Began with Lemonade

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come listen to a story and partake in a craft at this evening program geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.   July's book is "It Began With Lemonade" By Gideo...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come listen to a story and partake in a craft at this evening program geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.

 

July's book is "It Began With Lemonade" By Gideon Sterer

 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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Sculptor's Studio: Kid Creations

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Introduction to Sculpting class. Step into the Sculptor's Studio and unleash your creativity! Join us for a hands-on adventure where young artists can explore the art of sculpti...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Introduction to Sculpting class.

Youth Art Workshop presented by the DMA

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The Dallas Museum of Art will provide a youth workshop to the children in the community. 

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallas Museum of Art will provide a youth workshop to the children in the community. 

Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. D...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
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.

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Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.

 

 

UFO

UFO Blast

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

UFO Blast Aliens are on the run! Create your own paper airplane launcher and try to pop as many balloons as you can to capture the aliens. Explore potential and kinetic energy w...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

UFO Blast

min artists

Miniature Artists Series

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Explore the vibrant world of famous artists as you delve into their most famous masterpieces and unique styles! From Yayoi Kusama's vibrant sculptures to Picasso's cubist creations...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Explore the vibrant world of famous artists as you delve into their most famous masterpieces and unique styles!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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. Dis...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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 Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possi...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C

SMART

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Friday, July 12, 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.

SMART Summer STEAM: Geometric Garden

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Design a miniature garden! Begin by creating your garden blueprint. Then explore the concepts of measurement, geometry, spatial relationships to design the perfect 3D garden. Compl...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Design a miniature garden! Begin by creating your garden blueprint. Then explore the concepts of measurement, geometry, spatial relationships to design the perfect 3D garden. Complete your garden by adding crops.