Family Storytime on the Square (Ages 0-5)

10:30 a.m.; Join us for a special Family Storytime on the Square, Tuesdays in June. Weather permitting, we’ll have stories, songs, and dancing, followed by playtime on the splash pad! https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10553

<p>Downtown Garland Square</p> - 211 North 5th Street Garland TX 75040

VR Exploration (Ages 10-17) at the Walnut Creek Library

Explore virtual reality using the library’s Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Register for a 1-hour session to play games, explore new places, and experience mixed reality! This program is for ages 10-17 only. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10520

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Club Curiosity Presents: Perot Tech Truck Community Science Meet Up at the North Garland Library

2:30 p.m.; Experience hands-on science with the Perot Museum’s TECH Truck! Kids and families can share the thrill of discovery with maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. https://www.garlandt......More

2:30 p.m.; Experience hands-on science with the Perot Museum’s TECH Truck! Kids and families can share the thrill of discovery with maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10389

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Art Studio at North: Acrylics at the North Garland Library / Estudio de Arte En el Norte: Acrílicos de la Biblioteca North Garland

6:00 p.m.; Are you curious about acrylic painting? Or perhaps you’re an avid acrylic artist looking to join the monthly “Art Studio” sessions at the North Garland Library? All materials will be provided. These sessions are ideal for beginners and developing artists alik......More

6:00 p.m.; Are you curious about acrylic painting? Or perhaps you’re an avid acrylic artist looking to join the monthly “Art Studio” sessions at the North Garland Library? All materials will be provided. These sessions are ideal for beginners and developing artists alike. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10486

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Spanish Conversation Circle at the South Garland Library

6:30 p.m.; Looking to practice your Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment? Our Spanish Conversation Circle is the perfect way to boost your fluency, meet new people, and gain confidence speaking Spanish. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10478

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland Library

10:00 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garland......More

10:00 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10432

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Family Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the Walnut Creek Library

10:30 a.m.; The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. This storytime is ideal for children from birth to 5 years old. https......More

10:30 a.m.; The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. This storytime is ideal for children from birth to 5 years old. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10512

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters, numbers, and much more that will help develop your preschooler's early literacy skills. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID......More

11:00 a.m.; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters, numbers, and much more that will help develop your preschooler's early literacy skills. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10424

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Play & Learn at the North Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; It’s playtime! Families can participate in Play & Learn, a weekly event where children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an assortment of toys, games and activities that foster imagination, creativity and problem-solving. https://www.garlandtx.gov/......More

11:00 a.m.; It’s playtime! Families can participate in Play & Learn, a weekly event where children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an assortment of toys, games and activities that foster imagination, creativity and problem-solving. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10458

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Club Curiosity Presents: Brett Roberts Colors of Kindness Magic Show at the South Garland Library

2:30 p.m.; Experience the Colors of Kindness Magic Show at your public library, presented by award-winning magician Brett Roberts. This fun, interactive performance uses magic tricks and a hilarious red crayon puppet to spark self-esteem and kindness. Join us for a magi......More

2:30 p.m.; Experience the Colors of Kindness Magic Show at your public library, presented by award-winning magician Brett Roberts. This fun, interactive performance uses magic tricks and a hilarious red crayon puppet to spark self-esteem and kindness. Join us for a magical journey of laughter and learning. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10385

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Cuentos y Cantos en la Plaza (Edades de 0 a 5 años)

10:30 a.m.; Únete a nosotros para Cuentos y Cantos en la Plaza, los jueves de junio a las 10:30 a.m. Si el clima lo permite, tendremos cuentos, canciones y baile, seguidos de un rato de juegos en el chapoteadero. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10557

<p>Downtown Garland Square</p> - 211 North 5th Street Garland TX 75040

Summer Steam Club: Baking Soda Boat Race at the South Garland Library

2:30 p.m.; Discover how we can use a few household items to create boats that will race across the water! https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10464

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Color Our World Art Series (Ages 18+) at the Walnut Creek Library

6:00 p.m.; Adults will paint their way through summer with each night focusing on a different style or technique based on the colors of the rainbow in this new art series. We will be starting with yellow and blue for the summer. Each session will focus on a singular col......More

6:00 p.m.; Adults will paint their way through summer with each night focusing on a different style or technique based on the colors of the rainbow in this new art series. We will be starting with yellow and blue for the summer. Each session will focus on a singular color, and patrons will receive a summary of the color psychology and meaning before diving into artistic expression.  https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10531

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland Library

10:00 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garland......More

10:00 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10408

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the North Garland Library

10:00 a.m.; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Toddler Time storytimes will be a mixture of age appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, crafts, and parachute play. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10440

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Baby Bounce & Read (Ages Birth-18 Months) at the Walnut Creek Library

10:30 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garland......More

10:30 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10504

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Toddler Time storytimes will be a mixture of age appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, crafts, and parachute play. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10416

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the North Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters, numbers, and much more that will help develop your preschooler's early literacy skills. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID......More

11:00 a.m.; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters, numbers, and much more that will help develop your preschooler's early literacy skills. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10448

North Garland Branch Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Lớp Học Máy Tính Bằng Tiếng Anh Và Tiếng Việt ở Thư viện Walnut Creek

https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10536

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Club Curiosity Presents: Perot Tech Truck Community Science Meet Up at the South Garland Library

2:30 p.m.; Experience hands-on science with the Perot Museum’s TECH Truck! Kids and families can share the thrill of discovery with maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. https://www.garlandt......More

2:30 p.m.; Experience hands-on science with the Perot Museum’s TECH Truck! Kids and families can share the thrill of discovery with maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10381

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Maker Classes: Intro to Machine Sewing (Ages 18+) at the Walnut Creek Library

10:00 a.m.; In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class you will learn the anatomy of the sewing machine and the basics of sewing. At the end of the class, you will sew a simple bookmark to take home. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10528

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Intro to Digital Photography with Your Smartphone at the Walnut Creek Library

2:00 p.m.; Say cheese! Learn the features of your phone and discover tips, tricks and features that will help you compose amazing pictures with lighting, lines, shapes and colors. No special skills are needed. Participants should bring their smartphone fully charged and......More

2:00 p.m.; Say cheese! Learn the features of your phone and discover tips, tricks and features that will help you compose amazing pictures with lighting, lines, shapes and colors. No special skills are needed. Participants should bring their smartphone fully charged and ready.  https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10533

Walnut Creek Branch Library - 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland TX 75042

Tween Club: Kitchen Lithography at the South Garland Library

2:30 p.m.; Discover a unique method of printmaking using common household items! https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10466

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

South Cinema Club at the South Garland Library

4:00 p.m.; Love movies? Join us for a monthly film club where budding cinephiles can discuss and critique movies here at the Library. Using Kanopy or Hoopla, we’ll select a new film each month, watch it any time before the program, then join our critics’ circle and enga......More

4:00 p.m.; Love movies? Join us for a monthly film club where budding cinephiles can discuss and critique movies here at the Library. Using Kanopy or Hoopla, we’ll select a new film each month, watch it any time before the program, then join our critics’ circle and engage in a lively discussion about the film. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10484

South Garland Branch Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043