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SMART Summer: Doc Grimes and Doc Mike's Magic Show

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

We have invited Doc Grimes and Doc Mike to present a magic show sure to entertain the entire family.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library....

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:

We have invited Doc Grimes and Doc Mike to present a magic show sure to entertain the entire family. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

SMART Summer: Geometric Garden

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

smart, spelled STEAM

STEM Activities with the Girl Scouts

Tuesday, July 16, 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 Branch 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 Girl Scou...

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 Branch 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 Girl Scouts of America.

Join in the fun!

circuit bugs

Circuit Bugs

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Experience an electrifying STEM program where you’ll give into the world of technology by creating your very own circuit bugs. Get ready to unleash your creativity, problem-solving...

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

Experience an electrifying STEM program where you’ll give into the world of technology by creating your very own circuit bugs.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 16, 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 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 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 - 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!

info flyer from ms maria summer program

High in the Texas Sky- Adventures at the Library

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Let your adventures begin with Ms. Maria this summer! Dressed as Wonder Woman, she will take high in a hot air balloon to a variety of adventurous places. Using magic, music,...

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:

Let your adventures begin with Ms. Maria this summer!

Dressed as Wonder Woman, she will take high in a hot air balloon to a variety of adventurous places.

SMART

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

SMART Summer STEM: Save the Dinosaur

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Help! It’s about to start raining and the dinosaurs are all about to get wet! Can you help them keep dry? Explore what materials are waterproof and why as we do our best to prot...

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:

Help! It’s about to start raining and the dinosaurs are all about to get wet! Can you help them keep dry?

Explore what materials are waterproof and why as we do our best to protect our dinosaur friends from the incoming weather.

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Tech Tuesday: 1x1 Tech & Homework Help

Tuesday, July 16, 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 Kid's Funzone

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

pikachu pixel art

STEM: Graph the Beads

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Are you ready to dive into a world where creativity meets mathematics? Get ready to embark on a journey where you'll not only create stunning Perler bead designs of your favorit...

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:

Are you ready to dive into a world where creativity meets mathematics?

Example Zentangles. The image at the top is a pi symbol, and the image at the bottom is a three leaf clover. Both are full of zentangles drawn in black fine tipped pens. Three of these pens and a pencil are resting in the upper right hand corner.

Zentangles

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Attention, creative teens! Are you ready to dive into the mesmerizing world of Zentangle art? You’ll learn in this inspiring workshop the fundamentals of this relaxing and meditati...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention, creative teens! Are you ready to dive into the mesmerizing world of Zentangle art? You’ll learn in this inspiring workshop the fundamentals of this relaxing and meditative drawing technique.

Music with Karate Dance Party

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

A highly interactive live music dance party for kids and their grownups with Mr. Gene from The Que Pastas.  Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

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

A highly interactive live music dance party for kids and their grownups with Mr. Gene from The Que Pastas. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

group walking and talking together

Walk N Talk

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

8 week program focusing on fruits and vegetables and the benefits, followed by a walk to increase physical activity. Each week will feature a new fruit or vegetable. All ages ar...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

8 week program focusing on fruits and vegetables and the benefits, followed by a walk to increase physical activity. Each week will feature a new fruit or vegetable.

A hand holding a glider in the middle of its orange straw body. The wings are 2 yellow, hollow circles of paper that have been attached to either end of the straw. The circle on the left is smaller than the circle on the right. The glider is being held in front of a white wall.

Aero Craft Innovation

Wednesday, July 17, 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:

Attention, aspiring engineers and aviation enthusiasts! Are you ready to take flight and test your skills in our thrilling AeroCraft Innovation? Join us this summer for an epic jou...

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:

Attention, aspiring engineers and aviation enthusiasts! Are you ready to take flight and test your skills in our thrilling AeroCraft Innovation? Join us this summer for an epic journey into the world of aerodynamics and engineering! 

Magic Show with Checkers the Magician

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as Checkers the Magician delights audiences of all ages with his magic tricks, hilarious jokes, and interactive performance!

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as Checkers the Magician delights audiences of all ages with his magic tricks, hilarious jokes, and interactive performance!

SMART

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Wednesday, July 17, 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

Wednesday, July 17, 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

Wednesday, July 17, 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

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Summer Book Buddies

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading ...

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.

Spanish readers welcome! 

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SMART Summer - DIY Pinwheels

Wednesday, July 17, 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:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Boost your creativity with this fun pinwheel craft! All materials will be supplied and you an take home your creations! ¡Estimula tu creatividad con esta divertida manualidad...

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

Boost your creativity with this fun pinwheel craft!

All materials will be supplied and you an take home your creations!

¡Estimula tu creatividad con esta divertida manualidad de molinete!