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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Urban Nature Search
10:00am–11:00am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Uncover the mysteries of the great outdoors—right in the heart of the city! Families are invited to step into the role of nature detectives led by a Cedar Hill State Park Ranger.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Intellichoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Intellichoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
IntelliChoice Math Tutoring
10:00am–12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom
Library Branch:
Skyline Branch
Room:
Skyline - Classroom
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12
10:00am–12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
LEGO Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Calling all Building Masters! Come and be inspired to build your own LEGO creation!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Science Experiment Saturdays: Lava Lamps
11:00am–12:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Branch
Room:
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get ready, get curious, get messy, and start thinking like a real scientist!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Pet EXPO
11:00am–2:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Looking to learn more about the health and wellness for pets of all kinds? Animal lovers and experts unite at our first expo for all things domestic pets!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Family Movie Day
12:00pm–1:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Crafternoon: Mother's Day Bouquets
2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Put together a bouquet of colorful, handmade flowers to gift to your mom or other loved one this Mother’s Day!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Movement Saturday!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
Lego Free Build Time
3:00pm–4:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Build It! Design, create, and problem-solve in this hands-on construction experience using LEGO bricks. Build, test, and experiment as you explore creativity, teamwork, and basic engineering—bringing your ideas to life one brick at a time.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park
3:30pm–4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Español,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
Cancelled
After School Cinema
3:30pm–5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Apr
29
2026
Wed
Perler Bead Club
3:30pm–5:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Día del Niño at the Youth Discovery Center!
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
¡Feliz Día del niño! Ever year on April 30th, Mexico celebrates El Dia del Nino, or Children's Day, a heartfelt celebration of the youngest members of our society.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Cancelled
School Age (ages 6-12)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Cancelled
After School STEAM
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
1
2026
Fri
Crafternoon: Lei Day
3:45pm–4:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Crafternoon is our semi-regular craft time. Three Friday afternoons each month, stop in to create a fun and easy age-appropriate craft for pre-school and school-age children.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
1
2026
Fri
Craft with Curiosity
3:45pm–4:45pm
Mountain Creek - In Library
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Let curiosity take the lead and creativity follow! This afternoon activity blends creativity with learning, giving kids the chance to make fun, hands-on projects while exploring new concepts and ideas.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
28
2026
Tue
After School STEAM
4:00pm–5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
28
2026
Tue
After School Craft - Spring Umbrellas!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
28
2026
Tue
Jellyfish Salt Painting
4:30pm–5:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Make a splash with a craft that’s truly one-of-a-kind! School-age kids will dive into a fun session of creating salt-art jellyfish using watercolor techniques and textured designs.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Homework Help at the Library
4:00pm–4:45pm
Arcadia Park - In Library
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff. 📚
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Dia del Nino: "Movement and Myth: Aztec Stories through Nonverbal Performance" performed by Kelechi
4:00pm–5:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
In celebration of Día del Nino we have invited Kelechi to provide a theater workshop entitled, "Movement and Myth: Aztec Stories through Nonverbal Performance".
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Kite Decorating and Flying
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
In this STEM afterschool activity, learn about the science of how kites fly, decorate your own kite, and (weather permitting) go fly it outside to see the physics of flying in action!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
SMARTies Corner: Fizzing Planets
4:00pm–5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Tomorrow is National Space Day! Take off with us as we explore each planet in our solar system. We will make a model of the planets as we visit each one.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Thinking Money for Kids: Penny Pinchers’ Party
4:00pm–5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
💸 Learn about financial topics💰
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Game Day!
4:00pm–6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Apr
30
2026
Thu
Afterschool STEAM
4:30pm–5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects! Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
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