Library

SUMMER READING & SPECIAL EVENTS

1000 Books Party

Celebrate our growing readers with stories, songs, and a special recognition for graduates of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Refreshments will be provided.

May 27 11:15 a.m. Book Lovers’ Social

Connect with other adult book lovers to share information about your favorite books and authors. This is a great opportunity to compile a summer reading list. Refreshments will be served, and the library’s 2022-23 Book Club reading list will be announced. Visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents for more information and registration.

June 13 7 p.m. HarpEssence Concert

HarpEssence, an ensemble of five concert grand harps, will perform a live concert for all ages. This interactive program will include music from classical to modern ages that will keep you moving! Visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents for more information and registration.

June 21 7 p.m.

Summer Reading Challenges

Oceans of Possibilities is this year’s theme for summer reading challenges at the Library. Reading is a great summer activity, and it’s a proven method to help children avoid “summer slide” of their academic skills. Fortunately, people of all ages can have fun and win prizes for reading during the summer at the Library. Four different challenges with age-appropriate prizes are offered. All challenges run June 1 through July 31. Visit one of the Library service desks or our website beginning in May for details. Challenge categories are: • Babies through PreK • Kindergarten through Grade 5 • Grades 6-12 • Adults Monday Craft Program

Explore an ocean of possibilities with crafts that will take you under the sea! For grades K-5. Registration encouraged but not required. For more information and to register, visit www.flower-mound. com/libraryevents.

June 6, 13, 20, & 27 3 p.m.

July 11, 18, 25 3 p.m. Family Fun Time

Join us for a different activity that will be fun for the whole family! Registration encouraged but not required.

June 16, 30 & July 14, 28 3 p.m. Thrilling Thursdays

Join us for a variety of fun performances! Registration with a library card is required. Limit of eight tickets per group. Children must be four or older to attend. For more information and to register, visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

June 9, 23, & July 21 2 & 3:15 p.m.

July 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dance Party Storytime

While the older kids watch a performer, bring your children under age 4 to Dance Party Storytime: thirty minutes of singing, dancing, and a story! No registration required.

June 9, 23 & July 7, 21 2:05 & 3:20 p.m. Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge with games and activities for children in preschool through Grade 8 and their families.

June 4 1 - 4 p.m.

WEEKLY STORYTIME CLASSES

Buzzing Bumblebees

Books, songs, rhymes, and related activities geared toward children who are not yet walking.

Mondays 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays 11 a.m. Wiggly Walkers

Stories, songs, and movement for “new walkers” up to age 2 and their grown-ups.

Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.

Thursdays 11 a.m. Romping Rhymers

Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for ages 2 to 3 and their grown-ups.

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Leaping Learners

Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for ages 3 to 5.

Mondays 11 a.m.

Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.

CREATION LAB

The Creation Lab is a place to explore your creativity and learn new skills! Patrons can reserve machines in the Creation Lab in advance, with a valid Flower Mound Public Library card. Safety training will be required for some of the Creation Lab machines. Visit the Library website for more information and to register for any of the classes or training sessions. Embroidery Machine Safety Training

This training is mandatory before independent use of the embroidery machine is allowed. Registration required. Please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents for more information and registration.

May 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, & Aug. 2 6 - 7 p.m. Laser Cutter Safety Training

This training is mandatory before independent use of the laser cutter is allowed. Registration required. For more information and to register, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

May 12, 26, & Jun. 16, 30, & Jul. 14, 28, & Aug. 11 7 - 8 p.m. HTV T-Shirt Class

Learn how to use the Library’s Cricut machines to make a custom T-shirt. Participants will need to provide their own cotton or polyester blend t-shirt for this class. Heat Transfer Vinyl will be provided by the Library. For more information and registration, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

Jun. 21 & Jul. 19 7 - 8:30 p.m. Cricut Decal Day

Drop in any time to this class to make free decals with the Library’s Cricut machines. Available while supplies last.

Jun. 18 1 - 4 p.m. Sewing Instruction Drop-In Day

Drop in any time to this class to learn how to use the Library’s sewing machine. Registration is preferred but not required. Patrons who would like to bring their own machine to learn on are encouraged to register in advance. For more information and registration, please visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents.

Jul. 23 1 - 4 p.m.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Baby Playtime

Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! For babies ages 6-18 months and an adult. Pre-registration not required.

May 13, June 9, & July 8 11:15 a.m. Pajama Story Time

Come in your pajamas and cozy up with your blanket and favorite stuffed animal for an hour of stories, music, rhymes, crafts, and snacks. Registration is not required.

May 19, June 16, & July 21 6:30 p.m. Saturday Storytime

Enjoy stories, music, and movement for the whole family!

May 21, June 18, & July 12 3 p.m.

Adventure Time

A program with activities for ages 9-12! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Each month features a different theme.

May 5 4:45 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Club

Join other students in grades K-5 to create, learn, and explore the world around us through science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Registration is encouraged.

May 12 4 p.m. AniManga

Do you love all things anime? Then join us as we watch popular anime and talk about the manga series that you just can’t put down. Anime may be rated up to PG-13. Open to teens in grades 6-12.

May 12 4:30 p.m.

June 21 & July 19 6 p.m.

Film Fanatics

Keep it reel in the Library with a different movie theme each month. Films are voted on by the Teen Advisory Group. Movies may be rated up to PG-13. For grades 6-12.

May 4 4:30 p.m.

June 7 & July 5 6 p.m. Random Fandom

Are you obsessed with a fandom? Then join us as we celebrate through themed games, crafts, and food. Fandoms are voted on by the Teen Advisory Group. Open to teens in grades 6-12.

May 11 4:30 p.m.

June 14 & July 12 6 p.m.

Book Club for Adults

Adult readers are invited to discuss popular titles. Choose the Monday evening or Thursday morning session. Pre-registration is not required. This program does not meet in June or July. A new session starts in August, with the titles to be chosen over the summer. Check the Library website in July for the August title. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey May 9 May 12 Book title to be announced August 8 August 11 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

7 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

TAG! (Teen Advisory Group)

Students in grades 6-12 can earn volunteer hours and plan teen library programs. This is a great opportunity to meet other teens and make a difference at the Library.

May 25 & August 24 4:30 p.m. Teen Time

Bring it on! Play fun games, ranging from virtual to board, and prove you’re the ultimate gamer. Open to students in grades 6-12.

May 18 4:30 p.m. Treat Yo Shelf

Talk about new teen books and share what you’re obsessed with reading. Open to teens in grades 6-12.

May 31 4:30 p.m.

June 28 & July 26 6 p.m. Craftastic Mondays

Teens ages 14 and above and adults are invited to join us for craft sessions led by craft teacher Sharon Oels Martyn and Library staff. Visit www.flower-mound.com/libraryevents for more information and registration.

June 20, July & August TBD 7 p.m.