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SMART Summer: Dallas Zoo

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 Dallas Zoo provides an Animal Adventures program in which they bring a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects to present to the community. 

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 Dallas Zoo provides an Animal Adventures program in which they bring a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects to present to the community. 

Shakespeare D&D for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

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Game Time at the Library

Tuesday, July 2, 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:

Time to unwind and spend some time relaxing with some board games and video games! Everyone is welcome to bring a game they would like to play with others or they can play with ...

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:

Time to unwind and spend some time relaxing with some board games and video games!

Everyone is welcome to bring a game they would like to play with others or they can play with the games provided!

Fun and relaxing time for all!

SMART Summer: Electric Detective

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

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Beginning Guitar Class

Tuesday, July 2, 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, July 2, 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.

Crafternoons

Tuesday Crafternoons

Tuesday, July 2, 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!

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Perot Tech Truck

Tuesday, July 2, 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:

The Perot Museum will bring the tech truck and have activities for the participants to complete. STEM based activities. Supplies are limited. Ages 6 ad up. This program is free ...

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:

The Perot Museum will bring the tech truck and have activities for the participants to complete. STEM based activities. Supplies are limited.

Ages 6 ad up. This program is free and is part of the SMART Summer activities.

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Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 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: 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 snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

Fireworks Craft

Fireworks Painting Craft

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a firework-tastic sky full of colors!  Create your own firework scene using toilet paper rolls, forks, paint, and glitter! &nbs...

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

Get ready for the 4th of July by creating a firework-tastic sky full of colors! 

Create your own firework scene using toilet paper rolls, forks, paint, and glitter!

 

SMART Summer STEM: DIY Stethoscope

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and ot...

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:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and other sounds inside your body!

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Tech Tuesday: 1x1 Tech & Homework Help

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Computer Area at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff. We're here to help!    You must register with the staff for ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

 

You must register with the staff for a spot. 

Summer Snack

Tuesday, July 2, 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.

 

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Summer Kid's Funzone

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
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:

Take a break from the summer heat with these weekly activities that will ignite your creativity and imagination. Each month, there will be a rotation of crafts, games, movies, and ...

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:

Take a break from the summer heat with these weekly activities that will ignite your creativity and imagination. Each month, there will be a rotation of crafts, games, movies, and Lego challenges.

SMART SUMMER: DIY Stethoscope

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Guitar

Tuesday, July 2, 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:

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar  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 ...

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

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

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

robotic hand

STEM: Robotic Hand

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all young engineers and aspiring scientists! Get ready to construct your very own robotic hand using simple supplies like cardboard, thread, and straws. But why a roboti...

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

Calling all young engineers and aspiring scientists! Get ready to construct your very own robotic hand using simple supplies like cardboard, thread, and straws.

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Tuesday, July 2, 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 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 ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
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

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Tuesday, July 2, 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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Kid's Acting Workshop

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and oth...

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

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

Magic Show with Mike Williams

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic! Sponsored by the Atmos Energy.

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

Sponsored by the Atmos Energy.

A close up of a finished diamond painting of a blue macaw-like bird. The bird has curved their head so that they are looking over their shoulder at you with their yellow eye. The bird is on a background of pink flowers with green leaves.

Kids Diamond Art

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting journey as you explore the animal kingdom through dazzling diamond art. From majestic lions to playful dolphins, our animal-themed diamond art projects will s...

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

Embark on an exciting journey as you explore the animal kingdom through dazzling diamond art.

Patriotic Kids Blower

Patriotic Kids Blowers

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Parents bring your children to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to celebrate the 4th of July!  Children will be able to make their own Patriotic Kids Blower!

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: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Parents bring your children to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to celebrate the 4th of July!  Children will be able to make their own Patriotic Kids Blower!