ADULT PROGRAMS (AGES 18+)

Crafts

MAKER SPACE CLASSES

2 p.m. Fridays, June 9 through July 28

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Come learn about Central’s Maker Space and develop maker techniques to use during Open Lab times. These skills include Laser Cutting, 3D Design, 3D Printing, Vinyl Cutting (Cricut), soldering and more. Two hours of Open Lab follow each class. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each class. Open to teens (ages 13 to 17) and adults. Limited seating available.

MAKER SPACE: OPEN LAB

3 to 5 p.m. Fridays, June 9 through July 28

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 10 through July 29

2 to 5 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 4 through 25*

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 5 through 26

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Teens (ages 13 to 17) and adults are welcome to use the library’s Maker Space tools and resources. A variety of craft supplies will be available to create with. Patrons must attend the maker space classes in order to use the Maker Space during Open Lab. *No lab Aug. 11 due to Staff Development Day.

AMIGURUMI CLUB

2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6 through July 25 (except July 4)

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Teens and adults, join us to work on crochet amigurumi projects. Bring your works-in-progress or a new pattern you are excited to make while sharing tips and relaxing. Supplies are limited. Feel free to bring additional supplies if you have them.

Book A Loom

By appointment, throughout June and July

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2587

During June and July, adults and children accompanied by adults may sign up to use the library’s weaving loom. All projects must be completed within one week and will be displayed in the library throughout the summer. Projects must be completed within the library as the loom must remain within the library. Children using the loom must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Macrame Coaster

2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2587

Participants will be introduced to macramé crafting and find out what materials are needed, where to buy them, and what can be made out of macramé. Attendees will also learn two macramé knots and use those knots to make a coaster. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Craft With Pride

2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a special craft celebration. Embrace your true colors and create your own painted rainbow heart, a colorful friendship bracelet and a tissue paper rainbow. For ages 13 and up. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Crafts

Watercolor Workshop

5 p.m. Tuesdays, June 13 and June 20

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Over the course of this two-part series, participants will discuss the basics and application of watercolor, as well as create their own masterpiece that pays tribute to a landscape in Garland. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins May 30.

Mosaic Pencil Cup Or Makeup Brush Organizer

2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8

Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2587

Attendees will learn the art of mosaic making and will use their skills to transform a bamboo container into a mosaic pencil cup or makeup brush holder. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Acrylic Painting For Adult Beginners

6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Participants will be taught acrylic painting techniques such as types of brush strokes, basic form, shading and color mixing by local artists. All attendees will paint the same picture. Light refreshments will be served. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Paint By Number

5 p.m. Tuesdays, July 11 and July 18

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Attendees will choose their own paint by number to create while enjoying peaceful music and refreshments. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each event date. Participation limited to one session per patron.

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE: SNUFFLE MATS

5 p.m. Thursday, July 20

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2803

Craft for a cause and make a snuffle mat, an interactive stress/anxiety reliever, for a cat or dog. All snuffle mats made during the program will be donated to the Garland Animal Shelter. All supplies provided. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to the event date.

Simple Fiber Art Wall Hanging

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Participants will create a cool fiber art piece using different colors of yarn, wooden beads and artificial flowers. No experience is necessary. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Terra Cotta Decoupage

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Attendees will use Mod Podge® to paste decorative napkin cutouts onto their terra cotta pot to create beautiful designs. Participants can bring their stunning creations home and plant herbs or succulents inside. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

INSTRUCTIONAL/INFORMATIONAL

ESL CONVERSATION CLASSES

Improve your general English skills in a casual setting. Attendees may practice their conversation skills, build their vocabulary, learn about American culture and meet a diverse group of people.

6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 5 through Aug. 28

Central Library Express | 972-205-2533

Limited seating available.

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6 through July 25

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

EVERY BODY YOGA

2 p.m. Fridays, June 9 through July 28

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Adults can learn the basics of yoga from a professional yoga instructor. Attendees must provide their own blanket, towel or yoga mat and are encouraged to exercise within limits of their abilities and fitness levels.

INTRO TO MEDITATION

2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Come learn the importance of meditation for health from an instructor from the Dallas Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. Attendees can see demonstrations of practices that can help develop a habit of meditation. Registration is not required.

LET’S WRITE: WRITING WORKSHOP

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2803

6:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 29; July 27; Aug. 31

Improve your fiction writing skills and get encouraged by other writers. Participants will be given a short prompt and time to write and share (or not share) their works. All skill levels welcome.

INTRO TO JOURNALING

6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Teens and adults can construct and decorate a journal of their own while learning about the benefits of journaling. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event date.

FITNESS THROUGH THE DECADES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE TRUTH

2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Explore the history of fitness led by an ACE certified personal trainer who will demonstrate different approaches to exercise through the ages. Healthy snacks will be provided. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.

Computer Classes

Participation is free and open to adult Garland residents. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each class. Call 972-205-3931 to register. All classes take place at the South Garland Branch Library.

MOUSE & KEYBOARDING FOR BEGINNERS

5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8

DESKTOP & FILE MANAGEMENT

5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22

GETTING ON THE INTERNET

5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13

INTRO TO WORD

5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27

SENIORS (AGES 55+)

SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR

Senior Social Hour is a recreational event for patrons ages 55 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Senior Social Hour features entertainers, such as musicians and storytellers, on a monthly basis. Light refreshments are served. No registration is required to attend, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 15 to 30 minutes prior to performance. Visit our website, Library.GarlandTX.gov, for the latest information.

Tribute Artist Sherrill Douglas

2 p.m. Thursday, June 15

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2803

Enjoy “Forever Vinyl” rock 'n' roll and classic covers performed by renowned tribute artist Sherrill Douglas.

JAZZLAND

2 p.m. Thursday, July 20

South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3931

Listen as Jazzland, an eight-piece group of senior musicians, performs an hour of jazz.

LINE DANCING

2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17

North Garland Branch Library | 972-205-2803

Enjoy a beginning line dancing class, just for seniors!

Instructor Ann Ellis has more than 30 years of experience and previously held a line dancing class for Senior Social Hour in September 2022.

Book Donations

Take some time now to clean out your closets and bookshelves and donate the books and media that you no longer need or want. Items the library does not add to the collection are passed along to the Friends of the Library for their annual book sale. Items the library and the Friends will take include:

■ Books of all kinds: fiction and nonfiction

■ Books on all subjects

■ Books for all ages

■ Books in foreign languages

■ DVDs

■ CDs

Donated items may be dropped off at North Garland Branch Library, South Garland Branch Library and Walnut Creek Branch Library. Monies earned by the Friends of the Library from their book sale are used for library programming and projects. Your donations benefit the Garland libraries!

The Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library is a community organization that supports and promotes the Library. The Friends sponsors activities to raise funds for the purchase of library materials and equipment, and underwrites programming to benefit all library users. Join the Friends today.

The Friends were pleased to be able to have the annual book sale last October. Thanks to all who volunteered and shopped. Special thanks go to board members Linda Stopani, Joan Degen and Brandon from Texas Book Consignments for their roles in the success of the sale.

The Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Friends organization announces its 2023 Fall Book Sale at the South Garland Branch Library. Shoppers may find great bargains on a wide variety of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction, paperback and hardcover, and reference books, as well as puzzles, DVDs, audio books, computer games and more.

The book sale will be open to Friends members only from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Public book sale dates are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7.

The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Road, in Garland. Admission to the book sale is free.

Membership forms are available at all Garland library locations during open hours, and at Library.GarlandTX. gov. To locate the printable form online, click on About Us, then Friends of the Library, and finally, click on Membership Form. Those who plan to apply on the day of the annual membership meeting are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for the process.