LIBRARY

Youth

*Library programs are subject to change. Visit the library.cityoflewisville.com for the most current program information.

Weekly Storytime Classes Ages 0-6 Join us as we reinforce pre-reading skills through age-appropriate early literacy classes that include stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays! Stop by the library for a full schedule of classes.

Parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children during all classes. Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend. Tickets are distributed on a first come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the class start time at the Children’s Desk.

Age guidelines are enforced for corresponding classes. Older and younger siblings can attend with a child who is of the appropriate age for the class.

Classes are held in the Bennett Program Room unless otherwise noted. *

Story Stroll

Central Park – 1899 S Edmonds Lane

Enjoy a walk along an interactive literacy trail. Each month a new picture book will be displayed along the trail with fun literacy tips and activities for families to enjoy. Family Read-Aloud Club

Parents: Read aloud to your school-age kids and earn free books for your family’s home library--up to four per year! To learn more and get started, visit the Youth Services Desk or website.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

We invite you to participate in this free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschooler before he or she starts kindergarten. Your child will receive a free book for completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Visit the Youth Services Desk or website.

Get Connected

Teen Programs & Events Ages: 13-18 These are just a few of the fun and educational events coming up for teens at LPL! Check the library’s website or the Teen Events flyer for full details on these and other free teen programs.

Afternoon Hangout

Drop in for a free teen activity, craft, or game that changes every week. All materials provided. Teen Advisory Group

Make a difference in your library and in your community--join the Teen Advisory Group! This active, dedicated group meets regularly and works together and with library staff to create youth programs, shape teen events and services, volunteer in the community, and more. Interested teens must apply for membership; applications are available at the Youth Services Desk or on the library’s website.

*Visit the library website for full program information, age requirements and registration information

Wrap It Up: Holiday Gift Wrapping

Get your holiday gifts wrapped, away from prying eyes. At this come-and-go event, use the Library’s supply of wrapping paper, gift bags, tags, bows, ribbon, tape, and scissors. You just have to bring your gifts that need wrapping! No limit on the number of gifts you can wrap but in order to use the wrapping supplies, gifts do have to be wrapped at the Library. No registration required. Space may be limited. Available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied and assisted by their adult caregiver. Day: Saturday, December 17 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Library’s Crawford Meeting Room Cookie Decorating: Halloween Edition

In this spooky Halloween-themed class, learn the fun and creative skill of cookie decorating from experienced baker Monique Willson from Creatively Sweet Desserts Boutique. All supplies provided. Register online at library.cityoflewisville.com/adults Days: Wednesday, October 19 Thursday, October 20 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: 13+ Location: Library’s Crawford Meeting Room

Thanksgiving Recipe Swap

Do you have a really great recipe that you think everyone needs to try? Or are you hosting Thanksgiving festivities for the first time and need help building the menu? Bring copies of your greatest holiday recipes to share, and leave with some delicious new ideas! Note: This event is to share written recipes only. Please don’t bring prepared food!

Day: Wednesday, November 2 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: 18+ Location: Library’s Crawford Meeting Room

The Hive Online Training

The Hive, the Library’s makerspace, features specialized equipment and software to help inspire learning, creativity, and creation. Training is required before a patron may use some of the equipment. The Hive staff have created online training modules to help patrons new to The Hive learn the equipment, and to help those who haven’t visited in a while to refresh their knowledge.

Visit library.cityoflewisville.com/TheHive for details and to take the online training.

NewsBank America’s News

Lewisville Library is fine-free

In order to remove a barrier to library access, all existing library overdue fines were forgiven on May 20, 2022, and from that point on, overdue fines are no longer charged. Instead of overdue fines, a patron’s library card will be frozen temporarily until past due materials are returned. Once the past due item is returned or successfully renewed, the library card will be active again.

Visit library.cityoflewisville.com/libraryaccounts for more information on Library Fees. America’s News, a digital newspaper collection, is now available for Lewisville library cardholders! America’s News provides online access to current and archived issues of 4,000+ full-text newspapers, including the Lewisville Leader, Denton Record Chronicle, and Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Easily search and browse current and archived news articles, editorials, obituaries, and more. America’s News, a digital newspaper collection, is now available for Lewisville library cardholders! America’s News provides online access to current and archived issues of 4,000+ full-text newspapers, including the Lewisville Leader, Denton Record Chronicle, and Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Easily search and browse current and archived news articles, editorials, obituaries, and more.