Garland Library (TX)

Come on over for STEAM Starters, where early learners will explore simple science concepts through hands-on science experiments, crafts and sensory play! July theme: Water Science.

Ages 0-5
10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27
North Garland Library

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Be on the lookout for some familiar faces popping up around town on our new library truck wrap! The wrap is inspired by the second phase of our branding campaign— Faces of Garland. As part of our libraries’ evolution, we are showcasing images of Garland residents in vibrant and diverse mosaics. As images of your friends and neighbors appear, remember, these faces represent our community's greatest strength...our people!

Laboratorio Abierto de Makerspace

Los participantes son bienvenidos a utilizar las herramientas y recursos del makerspace de la biblioteca. Una variedad de materiales de manualidades estará disponible para crear con ellos. Las clases de makerspace son necesarias para utilizar algunas de las herramientas durante la parte del Laboratorio Abierto. Cupo limitado.

Adultos y adolescentes edades 13+
11:30 a.m. los sábados
27 de julio
Biblioteca Central Express

City of Garland, Texas Government

Join us on a sensory adventure! This is an interactive, messy playtime that encourages preschoolers to learn using their five senses. July’s theme is Beach Day.

Ages 3-5
11 a.m. Friday, July 26
Walnut Creek Library

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

See what the Nicholson Memorial Library System purchased this week! Place holds on books, CDs and DVDs. Electronic formats are available now.

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Come learn about the Central Library Express’ makerspace and develop maker techniques using our machines! These skills include laser cutting, 3D design, 3D printing, vinyl cutting (Cricut), soldering, and more. After successfully completing an introductory class, patrons will be able to use the machines during Open Lab and sign up for master classes. Registration begins two weeks before the class at https://ow.ly/rg9750SHHiH. Open to adults 18+.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6
Central Library Express
City of Garland, Texas Government

2024 LIBRARY OLYMPICS
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
Central Library Express
The Olympics are coming to the library! Test your skills with an afternoon of games, a craft, and opening and closing ceremonies. For ages 12 and younger. Register at: https://ow.ly/MBUm50SwfW5.

OLIMPIADAS DE LA BIBLIOTECA 2024
2:30 p.m. miércoles, 24 de julio
Biblioteca Central Express
¡Las Olimpiadas están llegando a la biblioteca! Pon a prueba tus habilidades con una divertida tarde de juegos, una manualidad y ceremonias de apertura y cierre como las verdaderas Olimpiadas. Para menores de 12 años. Inscripción es requerida: https://ow.ly/MBUm50SwfW5.

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

In celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympics, families can create their own Olympic torch! We will make replicas of the 2024 Olympic Torch using peat pots, toilet paper tubes, aluminum foil and stickers. One torch per person.

Families
2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25
Walnut Creek Library

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

Have you joined One Book, One Garland, the new community reading program from ?

The year’s selection, “Hard Country” by Reavis Z. Wortham, is available for download as an ebook with no holds or waitlist. Limited copies of the audiobook are available as well. Get started today!

https://ow.ly/MYNP50Sx60e
City of Garland, Texas Government
Reavis Z. Wortham

Join us 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27 for our last Summer Storytime on the Square! Families with children of all ages will enjoy songs, stories and rhymes. Don't forget your picnic blankets and water bottles! 🌞🎵📚

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Teachers, load up on books for your classrooms at the Friends of the Library Teachers Only Book Sale!

Saturday, July 27
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Must have school ID or equivalent
South Garland Library
4845 Broadway Blvd.

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Engineer your own light-up Olympic torch next week at Summer STEAM Club! We will build our torches, and then learn how to create a circuit that lights the bulb inside. Space is limited to the first 25 attendees.

Ages 6-12
2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25
South Garland Library

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Grab your Swiftie friends and join us August 2 on the Downtown Square to Paint Your Summer RED with Taylor Swift tribute artist Lauren Corzine!

We're wrapping up Summer Adventure at Your Library with the perfect summer End Game... Enjoy live music, making friendship bracelets, a Taylor-themed photo op and more!

Experience all of your favorite Taylor Swift hits live when you come out to the Downtown Garland District on Friday, August 2 for Paint Your Summer RED! 🎶

The Garland Library (TX) will be wrapping up their Summer Adventure at Your Library with a FREE performance by RED - A Taylor Swift Tribute. 🎤 Enjoy themed photo ops and swap friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties at our swap stations, all while singing along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs.

Bring your friends and family and let’s make some Sparks Fly!✨ Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

Details: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/paint-your-summer-red
City of Garland, Texas Government

Make your move! Join us for a quick chess lesson before testing your skills in a match against your friends.

Ages 6-17
2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20
North Garland Library

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Introduce your little learner to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) at the library! We will learn the ups and downs of gravity by exploring fun stations and activities.

Ages 0-5
11 a.m. Saturday, July 20
South Garland Library

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Experiment and create at STEAM Lab! Participants will explore science and engineering concepts while completing hands-on STEAM projects.
July project: Domino Chains.

Ages 6-12
10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20
North Garland Library

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

See what the Nicholson Memorial Library System purchased this week! Place holds on books, CDs and DVDs. Electronic formats are available now.

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=1255-286-CUS1001 ***

In July, we will paint mandalas on round flat rocks. Mandala means circle in Sanskrit, and we will use geometry to create beautiful patterns.

Ages 13-17
2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20
Walnut Creek Library

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

The Library of Things collection just got sweeter! Character cake pans are now available for checkout to Garland residents. Visit your nearest branch or check our online catalog to place a hold on your favorite character. We'd love to see pics of any cake you make with these pans. Add them in the comments!

Checkouts are limited to three pans per card for a duration of three weeks.

https://nm.ent.sirsi.net/
City of Garland, Texas Government

We've got new patterns at Crochet Corner, and the theme is food! Stop by the Central Library Express and grab a pattern for a taco, donut, watermelon, or ice cream cone!

City of Garland, Texas Government

Venga a aprender del makerspace de la Biblioteca Central y desarrolle técnicas de creador como el corte por láser, diseño 3D, impresión 3D, corte de vinilo (Cricut), soldadura y más. Despues de completar la clase introductoria, los usuarios podrán utilizar las máquinas durante el laboratorio abierto e inscribirse en las clases magistrales.

Para adultos mayores de 18 años. Inscripción es requerida. https://ow.ly/Xvjs50Swqo9

INTROD. A LA SOLDADURA
Proyecto: Vidriera Soldada
10 a.m. sábado, 27 de julio
Biblioteca Central Express

City of Garland, Texas Government

When the people of Garland come together, amazing things start to happen! The transformed Garland Public Libraries will be hotspots of inspiration and innovation. They will be the place to go to connect, create, and collaborate.

You’ll find incubator spaces, recording studios, makerspaces and creative labs, activity rooms, new tech workshops, live music performances, hangout lounges, arts, crafts, wellness and mindfulness, and, of course, great books… So stay tuned and stay curious! https://ow.ly/z1nT50SAMXA

City of Garland, Texas Government

Hang out with your friends at Teen Game Night! Bring your own board game or choose from our selection and enjoy some refreshments while you play. Space will be limited.

TEEN GAME NIGHT
Ages 13 - 17
5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17
Central Library Express

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

STEAM LAB
Ages 6 to 12
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17
Central Library Express
Enjoy fun Olympic STEAM challenges while developing problem-solving skills! Drop in any time between 2:30 and 4 p.m.

LABORATORIOS STEAM
Edades de 6 - 12
2:30 p.m. miércoles, 17 de julio
Biblioteca Central Express
¡Disfrute de divertidos desafíos olímpicos STEAM mientras aprende habilidades para resolver problemas! Sin reservación.

Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement
City of Garland, Texas Government

Join us for a fun-filled family game time this Tuesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at Walnut Creek Library! Bring the whole family and create memories. Don't miss out!

City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

All Garland Libraries will be closed Dec. 24 - 26 and Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 for Christmas and New Year's. In the meantime, check out the library online at http://ow.ly/GOPZ50MpyHx.
City of Garland, Texas Government
Garland ISD Family & Community Engagement

Daphne's favorite read of 2023 is The Running Grave by
Robert Galbraith!
“I loved reading the seventh (and latest) installment of the Cormoran Strike series. If you love well-written crime fiction with interesting characters, this book and this series is for you. Take note, the books in this series are long. It’s not a problem for me, though. I like a good book that doesn’t end too soon. Can’t wait for the next book!”
The Running Grave can be found at all four of our libraries and on Libby!

City of Garland, Texas Government