Library Events

Thursday May 23, 2013 (Today)
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

2:00 PMSenior Social Hour Presents The Peanut Butter Jam Band at the Central Library
The Peanut Butter Jam Band is a group of volunteer musicians led by musical director Carol Brandon. The musical variety performance group will present the music of the Big Band era.

2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Central Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Senior Social Hour programs are free and open to anyone 55 years of age and older. Donations of gently used books and media for the Friends of the Library book sale will be accepted during the program. No registration is required to attend the event, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Please visit the Senior Social Hour page or call 972-205-2502 for more information.

6:30 PMBlock Party in the Library at the North Garland Branch Library
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23 at the North Garland Branch Library

Have a child who likes to build things? Block Party in the Library is designed to help children test their building skills and stretch their imaginations while having fun.

All Block Party in the Library events are free and open to children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. The Library will provide all supplies used at these events. For more information, visit the Children's Programming page or call 972-205-2804.

7:00 PMPage Turners discuss Before I Go to Sleep at the Central Library
7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Central Library

The group will discuss Before I Go to Sleep, by S. J. Watson.

All interested readers are invited to join the discussion, or just come to listen. For more information, please visit the Page Turners page or call 972-205-2502.

Friday May 24, 2013
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

Saturday May 25, 2013
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

2:30 PMBlock Party in the Library at the South Garland Branch Library
Have a child who likes to build things? Block Party in the Library is designed to help children test their building skills and stretch their imaginations while having fun.

2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 25 at the South Garland Branch Library

All Block Party in the Library events are free and open to children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. The Library will provide all supplies used at these events. For more information, visit the Children's Programming page or call 972-205-3934.

Sunday May 26, 2013
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

Monday May 27, 2013
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

Tuesday May 28, 2013
All Day EventRegistration begins for Creative Kids at the South Garland Branch Library
School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a different class each Tuesday, beginning June 11 and ending July 30. Each class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. During these sessions children will learn a new creative skill and then practice with hands-on activities and crafts. There is a class to engage almost every child. For more information and the list of classes, please visit the Children's Programming page.

Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited, and children may register for only two programs per month. Call 972-205-3933 to register.