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Bernie the Bug Lady

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Come check out some awesome creepy crawlers with Bernie the Bug Lady!

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

Come check out some awesome creepy crawlers with Bernie the Bug Lady!

Save the Dinosaurs!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park 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 t...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
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? 

Wild Adventures

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin. Start your advent...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.

TableTop Time

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, when available we will also have an adults-only game ro...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

A collection of succulents all very close to one another. There is no gap to see what the succulents are sitting on. The leaves in the center of the plants are green and fade to violet on the outer layers as the plants grow bigger.

Succulent Shadows: Canvas Oasis

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all seniors with a passion for painting and a love for succulents! This is a fun event where you'll explore the beauty of succulent plants through art. Let your creativity ...

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

Calling all seniors with a passion for painting and a love for succulents! This is a fun event where you'll explore the beauty of succulent plants through art.

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Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Friday, July 26, 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.

Stethoscope

SMART Summer: DIY Stethoscope

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all future medical professionals! Today at Dallas West you will learn all about how stethoscopes work and even create your very own! This program was generously funde...

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:

Calling all future medical professionals!

Today at Dallas West you will learn all about how stethoscopes work and even create your very own!

Go for Gold: Olympic Kickoff Bash

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Go for Gold Olympics party at the library! Experience the thrill of the games as we celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship. F...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Go for Gold Olympics party at the library! Experience the thrill of the games as we celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Book Cover

Dallas West Book Club: Interior Chinatown

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This month's selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Willis Wu doesn’t perceive himself as the protagonist in his own life: he’s merely Generic Asian Man. Sometimes he gets ...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This month's selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

Woodshop for Kids

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will have a fun time working with their child on this project.

River with mountains in the background

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a nature documentary and munch on some snacks.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a nature documentary and munch on some snacks.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Children's Yoga Workshop

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Yogees Yoga4Kids will be conducting a children's yoga workshop parents are encouraged to participate as well! Please bring your yoga mat if you have one if not, will have a limited...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Yogees Yoga4Kids will be conducting a children's yoga workshop parents are encouraged to participate as well! Please bring your yoga mat if you have one if not, will have a limited number on a first come first serve basis. 

Crafternoon: Craft Stick Garden

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Growing a garden takes a lot of time and work. In the meantime, make a craft stick garden while you learn ti...

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

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

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SMART Summer : Teen Olympics!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens are invited to attend a special program celebrating the Olympics.  Enjoy some fun activities and take home the gold with some fun library themed Olympics challenges! ...

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

Teens are invited to attend a special program celebrating the Olympics. 

Enjoy some fun activities and take home the gold with some fun library themed Olympics challenges!

Family Portrait Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month! Capture those precious family memories with a free family portrait...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month!

Totoro, with a small white Totoro riding on their shoulder, stand in front of a window with “Studio Ghibli” written in the upper left quadrant. The window has a green background and a wooden frame. Three Kodama are also with Totoro in front of the window.

Studio Ghibli Party

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Studio Ghibli's magical universe! This is an unforgettable celebration of creativity and imagination at our Studio Ghibli Party. Dive into the enchanting worlds...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Studio Ghibli's magical universe! This is an unforgettable celebration of creativity and imagination at our Studio Ghibli Party.

Color-a-Thon

All Day
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity for all ages! Come in anytime throughout the day to color one of our coloring sheets and we'll display all of them in the library all August...

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

Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity for all ages! Come in anytime throughout the day to color one of our coloring sheets and we'll display all of them in the library all August long!

Summer Lunch

Monday, July 29, 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, July 29, 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.

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Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet some interesting animals with the Dallas Zoo!  A live animal presentation featuring 6-7 animals (birds, mammals, and reptiles) from around the world. This program i...

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

Meet some interesting animals with the Dallas Zoo! 

A live animal presentation featuring 6-7 animals (birds, mammals, and reptiles) from around the world.

This program is for children 5 years old and older. 

Movie Monday: Raya and the Last Dragon

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Raya and the Last Dragon!  "Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy ...

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

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Raya and the Last Dragon! 

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Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Tuesday, July 30, 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, July 30, 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.