Summer Reading Adventure June 2-July 29

Join us on a brand new Summer Reading Adventure! Set your own reading goals and turn in completed goal sheets for a chance to win a grand prize. Children from infants through sixth grade can pick a free book for every completed goal sheet. Adults, and teens in seventh through 12th grade, can turn in completed goal sheets for entries into grand prize drawings. Limit of five entries per person for each grand prize drawing. There will be one grand prize drawing for infants through pre-K, one for kindergarten through sixth grade, four for seventh through 12th grade, and four for adults ages 18 and older. There is a maximum of one grand prize per person.

Summer Reading Adventure Kickoffs

6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2 South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3933

It’s a beautiful day in the South Garland neighborhood! Join us after-hours to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Adventure with games, activities and a storybook walk inspired by the iconic "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood" and "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" television series.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2585

Families can celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Adventure with an outdoor carnival consisting of games, face painting, refreshments and more! Kona Ice will be available for kids while supplies last.

2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Winters Park | 972-205-2804

Come participate in activities and games for all ages including face painting, bubbles and balloon art! During our Summer Kickoff Party, we will accept donations of sunscreen, sunburn alleviators (such as aloe vera), anti-itch creams and insect repellent. All items will be donated to a local Garland nonprofit organization.

2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4

Central Library Express | 972-205-2517

Stop by the Central Library Express for family-friendly games, bubbles and Kona Ice for kids while supplies last.

Registration is required for each session. Each library will host two sessions on the specified dates; one at 2:30 and one at 3:30 p.m. Call your preferred library to register for each session.

Central Library Express | 972-205-2517

Limited seating available.

▪ Monday, June 5 – Mad Science: STEM concepts

▪ Tuesday, June 13 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Monday, June 19 – High Touch High Tech: Light Fever©

▪ Tuesday, July 11 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Monday, July 17 – Frontiers of Flight Museum Programs: Weather, It Matters!

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2804

▪ Friday, June 9 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Saturday, June 17 – Mad Science: STEM concepts

▪ Saturday, July 1 – Sci-Tech: CSI Jr.

▪ Friday, July 7 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Saturday, July 15 – Perot TECH Truck: Robotics

▪ Saturday, July 29 – Frontiers of Flight Museum Programs: Journey Through Space

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3933

▪ Wednesday, June 14 – Mad Science: STEM concepts

▪ Saturday, June 24 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Wednesday, June 28 – Frontiers of Flight Museum Programs: Weather, It Matters!

▪ Wednesday, July 12 – Perot TECH Truck: Robotics

▪ Saturday, July 22 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Wednesday, July 26 – High Touch High Tech: Light Fever©

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2585

▪ Thursday, June 8 – Mad Science: STEM concepts

▪ Thursday, June 22 – High Touch High Tech: Light Fever©

▪ Wednesday, June 28 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

▪ Thursday, July 6 – Perot TECH Truck: Robotics

▪ Thursday, July 20 – Frontiers of Flight Museum Programs: Weather, It Matters!

▪ Wednesday, July 26 – Cara Mía: Artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico *Spanish language only.

Woven Wall Hanging Community Project

During open hours, throughout May

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2587

During the month of May, patrons of all ages may help weave a wall hanging that will be displayed in June and July. A loom will be set up in the library and materials and instructions will be provided. To allow as many people as possible to take part, staff ask that participants weave one row per day.

FAMILY FUN TIME

2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 7; June 21; July 5; July 19

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3933

Join us for an afternoon of STEAM-related activities. No registration is required. June 7 theme: Gardening. June 21 theme: "The Three Little Pigs". July 5 theme: Life-sized Candy Land. July 19 theme: Winter in July.

BUBBLE BASH

2:30 p.m. Monday, June 26

Central Library Express | 972-205-2517

Come have fun with bubbles, big and small! Groove to music and develop early science concepts while participating in sensory play. Limited seating available.

MYSTERY BAG CRAFT

2:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 1 and July 29

Central Library Express | 972-205-2517

Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to grab a mystery bag of craft materials. Promote your STEAM skills, expand your imagination and make whatever you like.

ESCAPE THE "LABYRINTH"

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 8

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Use your wits and courage to solve the Goblin King’s Labyrinth before time runs out! Groups of two to eight can complete riddles and challenges based on Jim Henson’s film "Labyrinth" to defeat Jareth. Participants 10 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

SUMMER DANCE PARTY

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2804

Come groove to kid-friendly tunes and participate in parachute play. Crafts, light refreshments, and glow sticks will be provided while supplies last.

Cardboard Creations

2:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 13 and 27

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2585

Children will use their engineering and construction skills to design cardboard creations. They can make swords, shields and rocket ships using supplies provided by the library. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each event.

SPLASH PARTY

2:30 p.m. Monday, July 24

Central Library Express | 972-205-2517

Families may cool off with fun water games and activities at this outdoor event.