Library Events

Friday May 24, 2013 (Today)
All Day EventRegister 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 EventRegister 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.

Monday May 27, 2013
All Day EventGarland Libraries closed for Memorial Day
The Central Library will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013

The Branch Libraries (North Garland, South Garland and Walnut Creek) are always closed on Sundays and Mondays.

The Central Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 and resume normal hours.

During library closures:
Wireless access will remain on at all Library buildings
Online Resources are always available to card holders with Internet access
The Library catalog is available to search and place holds
Access to My Account is available to renew your materials

Tuesday May 28, 2013
All Day EventRegister 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.

Wednesday May 29, 2013
All Day EventRegister 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.

Thursday May 30, 2013
All Day EventRegister 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.

Friday May 31, 2013
All Day EventRegister 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 June 10, 2013
6:00 PMLibrary Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
The purpose of the Library Board is to advise the City Council on problems relating to the Public Library and to recommend plans and programs to promote the library system for the city. The Board approves library policies, long range plans, and other pertinent documents as they are recommended by Claire Bausch, Director of Libraries.

They meet monthly on second Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Board room at the Central Library. All meetings are open to the public unless the Board goes into executive session.

Meeting agendas and approved minutes are posted on the website for citizen review.
Monday July 8, 2013
6:00 PMLibrary Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
The purpose of the Library Board is to advise the City Council on problems relating to the Public Library and to recommend plans and programs to promote the library system for the city. The Board approves library policies, long range plans, and other pertinent documents as they are recommended by Claire Bausch, Director of Libraries.

They meet monthly on second Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Board room at the Central Library. All meetings are open to the public unless the Board goes into executive session.

Meeting agendas and approved minutes are posted on the website for citizen review.