Makers Gonna Make

Meet up and make at the library. Projects change at each session and focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) concepts. Ages 11-17. June activities: 3D Pens and Weaving

Summer Tote Bags

Learn how to use the library’s Cricuit machine to decorate your own summer-themed canvas tote bag. Supplies provided by the library. Ages 18+. Due to limited supplies, this program is registration only. You will be notified the day before the program if the class is c......More

Learn how to use the library’s Cricuit machine to decorate your own summer-themed canvas tote bag. Supplies provided by the library. Ages 18+. Due to limited supplies, this program is registration only. You will be notified the day before the program if the class is cancelled for not meeting the required registration minimum.

Art Basics

Learn art basics from a teen artist. Meets Tuesdays in June. Ages 11-17.

Toddler Time

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given ......More

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30 minutes before program starts. Books of the week: The Rainbow Park by Harold Green Some of These Are Snails by Carter Higgins *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Splish Splash Story Time

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregive......More

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregivers. Books of the week: Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas Snug As a Bug? by Karl Newson ***All titles are subject to change based on availability.

Baby Story Time

Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding through stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their caregivers. Books of the week: Splash! by Leslie Patricelli Oh my oh my oh dinosaurs! by Sandra Boynton *** Bo......More

Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding through stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their caregivers. Books of the week: Splash! by Leslie Patricelli Oh my oh my oh dinosaurs! by Sandra Boynton *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Crafter's Corner

Bring your favorite craft, visit and exchange patterns and know-how, and get to know others in the local crafting community. This is a come and-go program.

Story Time

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be giv......More

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30 minutes before program starts. Books of the week: One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova Old Macdonald Had a Boat by Steve Goetz Boats Float! by George Ella Lyon Optional Books And Then Came Hope by Stephen Savage Boats on the Bay by Jeanne Walker Harvey *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Sewing a Tomato Pin Cushion

Learn how to make this classic, easy-to-sew tomato pin cushion, which is a must-have tool for any sewing enthusiast. All supplies provided. Ages 18+

Toddler Time

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given ......More

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30 minutes before program starts. Books of the week: Izzy Paints by Tim Miller 10 Cats by Emily Gravett *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Splish Splash Story Time

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregive......More

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregivers. Books of the week: Ducks Away! by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek Splish, Splash, Ducky! by Lucy Cousins ***All titles are subject to change based on availability.

Make and Take: Monster Paintings

“Color Your World” by altering unremarkable landscapes or scenes with sea monsters or giant sea creatures. Drop-in anytime during open hours and paint your own sea creatures onto pre-printed summer scenes to take home. Inspired by the trend of upcycling thrift store ......More

“Color Your World” by altering unremarkable landscapes or scenes with sea monsters or giant sea creatures. Drop-in anytime during open hours and paint your own sea creatures onto pre-printed summer scenes to take home. Inspired by the trend of upcycling thrift store paintings to create new “monsterpieces."

The World of Sharks

In honor of Shark Week, Beau McDaniel, AKA Shark Bo, will provide an in-depth talk on shark behavior, anatomy, and conservation. After the presentation, attendees will be able to see and touch the real shark teeth fossils found in Denton, Texas. From prehistoric Megalo......More

In honor of Shark Week, Beau McDaniel, AKA Shark Bo, will provide an in-depth talk on shark behavior, anatomy, and conservation. After the presentation, attendees will be able to see and touch the real shark teeth fossils found in Denton, Texas. From prehistoric Megalodon to more current day Great White, Tiger Shark, and more!

Tissue-Dyed Scarves

Join Mary Cresson as she teaches participants to dye silk scarves using a special kind of tissue paper. Attendees will make two scarves. All supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required. 

The Great Color Experiment

Journey through exciting stations, mixing and blending colors to discover amazing science secrets. Through fun, hands-on experiments, you'll witness how colors change and learn all about the science behind them. Ages 6-10.

Recycled Art: Sculpture

Reduce, reuse, recreate! Use unexpected supplies to create a masterpiece. Ages 11-17.

Romantasy Book Club

Have you enjoyed the enchanting realms of A Court of Thorns and Roses or Fourth Wing, and find yourself yearning for more? From star-crossed lovers to epic quests, discuss tales of that ignite passion and the imagination. Connect with fellow romantasy fans and find you......More

Have you enjoyed the enchanting realms of A Court of Thorns and Roses or Fourth Wing, and find yourself yearning for more? From star-crossed lovers to epic quests, discuss tales of that ignite passion and the imagination. Connect with fellow romantasy fans and find your next spellbinding read. July: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros  

Toddler Time

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given ......More

Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities. Ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30 minutes before program starts. Books of the week: Rainbow Bear by Bill Martin Jr. Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Splish Splash Story Time

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregive......More

Join us for a special Story Time in the Children’s Play Pool at Water Works Park. Admission is waived, but participants must stay at the Children’s Play Pool and leave the park by 10:45am. Co-sponsored by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics. Ages 1-5 with their caregivers. Books of the week: Dancing Feet! by Lindsey Craig Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson ***All titles are subject to change based on availability.

Baby Story Time

Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding through stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their caregivers. Books of the week: Toot by Leslie Patricelli Oh my oh my oh dinosaurs! by Sandra Boynton *** Books......More

Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding through stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their caregivers. Books of the week: Toot by Leslie Patricelli Oh my oh my oh dinosaurs! by Sandra Boynton *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Crafter's Corner

Bring your favorite craft, visit and exchange patterns and know-how, and get to know others in the local crafting community. This is a come and-go program.

Story Time

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be giv......More

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30 minutes before program starts. Books of the  week: Dance Like a Flamingo by Moira Butterfield Fussy Flamingo by Shelly Vaughan James Hooray for Bird by Lucy Cousins Optional Books Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Schaar Idle Flamingo Sunset by Jonathan London *** Books are subject to change based on availability

Rise and Shine Book Club

Join us to discuss the selected fiction genre of the month. If it isn't your cup of tea, just choose something different to talk about at this casual book club. Ages 16+. Beach Reads Sat 7/12North Branch10 a.m.