FAMILIES

ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3933

Families can celebrate Grandparents’ Day with an ice cream social featuring an ice cream sundae bar with a variety of toppings, a handprint craft and several games to play. RSVP by calling 972-205-3933 if you plan to attend. Children may bring other special people if their grandparents are unable to come.

FAMILY MOVIE TIME 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2804

In ”Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit“ (G), a bumbling inventor and his dog attempt to trap the beast that has been ravaging the neighborhood’s vegetable patches. No registration is required. All children attending the film must be accompanied by a caregiver or guardian.

FUN FRIGHT FIESTA 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Families with children of all ages can celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos at the Central Library’s Fun Fright Fiesta. The event will consist of pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, treats and a piñata breaking at 3 p.m. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!

HALLOWEEN BOO BASH 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2585

Children and families can play a pumpkin-themed bean bag toss game or a count-the-candy guessing game, participate in a scavenger hunt and make Halloween masks. Familyfriendly costumes are encouraged!

FAMILY GAME TIME

6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3

Central Library | 972-205-2517

Families can celebrate International Games Month and get their game on by playing family-friendly games like Trouble®, Scrabble®, Guess Who® and Candy Land®. This free event is open to families with children of all ages. Registration is not required.

LOTERÍA

6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21

Central Library | 972-205-2517

Lotería is a popular holiday game played by Hispanic families. Players attempt to fill a card of 16 images as random card images are read aloud. The library version will include several rounds and prizes for those winning each round. Registration is required to attend and begins Wednesday, Dec. 7. Call 972-205-2517 to register.