Week Calendar

Come to Girl Power on The Move to teach your young girls about etiquette and manners.  They will learn about different flat wear at the dinner table and when to use each one.

Explore the basics of CMYK color theory—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and blacK—the four inks used to print a full spectrum of color, from billboards to baseball cards.

Join Michelle Eyrich, a Dallas residents, long-time scuba diver and Outreach Ambassador for the nonprofit organization Sharks4Kids, for the one-of-a-kind program designed to engage and educate kids about the most famous

Join the Perot Museum STEM Club for an exciting, hands-on learning experience! In these sessions, children will explore robotics, engineering, art, and coding through fun and interactive activities.

Hunt for clues and take part in an adventure at the Arcadia Park Library.

Busque pistas y participe en una aventura en la biblioteca de Arcadia Park.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

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.

Kids are invited to come to the library for a specialized reading time. They can get to know new friends, earn reading time and activity time for SMART summer reading, and even do a craft or two. Don't miss out on the summer fun!

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Fold, decorate, and have fun! Learn how to make colorful pinwheels and hand fans, perfect for a breezy day.

Creating a galaxy in a jar allows you to experiment with colors, textures, and layering techniques to bring their vision of a galaxy to life.

Get ready to scratch your way to a masterpiece! The Science of Process Art is all about the experience of creating—no rules, just fun!

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.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

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.

Join us for board games at the library! Bring your friends for a fun-filled day of classic and new board games.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Bring your children to the Lancaster Kiest branch for the YMCA Game Truck.  Children will be able to play on the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5.  Children will play Mario Kart and Mario Party.

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.

To wrap up our Safari Week, we are hosting All about Animals to present their show Colors of Nature. Nature is full of natural and inspiring colors and artistic patterns.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

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.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Celebrate World Snake Day with Trinity River Audubon Center. Learn about Texas snakes and how to recognize them. Meet a snake from the Trinity River Audubon Center and learn how they care for these beautiful creatures. 

Facilitated by the Perot Museum, the TECH Truck staff will bring supplies and materials for hands-on learning focused on Tinkering, Engineering, Creating and Hacking (TECH) for students during the summer. 

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Engage with fellow readers at this book reading event at the Arcadia Park Branch.

Interactúe con otros lectores en este evento de lectura de libros en Arcadia Park Branch.

Using prepared kits, guests will simulate how fossils are discovered and excavated at field sites. They will learn how paleontologists uncover fossil materials with tools and how fossil experts prepare fossils in a lab.

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! 

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Observe stars and see how points of light can be grouped together to form pictures. Create constellations or create your own constellations while shining an image of a constellation on a dark wall with a flashlight.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Strengthen your body and focus your mind.

Best for ages 6 and up.

Compare and contrast the intense weather patterns on different planets in our solar system and learn about the effects of weather on flight.

The Junior Players' Discover Theater Camp is a free, two week long class for children 7-14 years of age. The camp focuses on learning basic theatrical skills and culminates in the creation of an original theatrical piece. 

Come learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and bugs with Creepy Critters! This educational program will give you a close-up experience with the animals while you learn more about how they live.

Summer painting and visual arts class for participants of all ages

Get your hiking shoes on and come for our Cyanotype Sun Bleaching craft! Find vegetation around Bachman and walk away with your very own trippy picture! 

Get your game on! Make new friends and play as we enjoy an afternoon of Nintendo Switch fun.

Kid's Activity Craft

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out the Mountain Creek Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

Light up creativity and spark some circuit-powered fun with a hands-on robot craft that really shines!

Get creative with the wonders of the sea! In this hands-on craft program, kids will use seashells and air-dry clay to sculpt unique ocean-inspired creations.

Various Crafts for Kids

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Learn about different animals, their ecosystems, and the different beautiful colors that occur in the natural world.

A different fun and educational STEM-themed activity for children. Including STEM kits and/or presenters. (Biweekly)

Various Crafts for Kids

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Do you like Minecraft? Did you know Minecraft can be a learning resource and a fun way to spend some time? It's true! Test your gaming skills AND knowledge on July 10 and July 17 with Arrayscape Gaming.

Observe stars and see how points of light can be grouped together to form pictures. Create constellations or create your own constellations while shining an image of a constellation on a dark wall with a flashlight.

Ready to moon over some science and creativity? Kids will explore the fascinating phases of the moon and learn all about its ever-changing cycle.

Get ready for a fin-tastic math adventure! In this exciting S.T.E.M. game, kids will solve math problems to “feed” a hungry shark.

Learn about pollinators straight from the experts at the Dallas Arboretum! Pollinators are an important part of the system that helps plants grow, and they have a lot of interesting characteristics that make them special and unique.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

We are honored to announce the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will be bringing their TECH Truck back to Fretz Park!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

The lazy days of summer are here, and water is an important part of the activities. You’re swatting mosquitoes, maybe floating on the lake, but how does it all fit together?

Get ready to dino-mite your Minecraft skills! Explore a prehistoric world filled with lush forests, vast deserts, and mysterious caves as kids design and build their own dinosaurs.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Lab!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Calling all kid builders!

Come to the Lochwood Branch Library and build with LEGO bricks. Challenge your brain with some exciting builds and have lots of fun! We supply the LEGO bricks, you supply the creativity and positive attitude!

Interested in testing out your video game skills? Do you like a challenge? Play video games with other players to build teamwork skills and boost creativity.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

It's Safari Week, so throughout the week we are getting a little wild. During our afternoon craft this week, we will make colorful and vibrant climbing tree frogs. These frogs will be able to "climb" up the windows at home.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.