The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 at 9:30 am.

The Children's Collection will be unavailable to the public to allow for more space in our programs on the following dates:

Saturday, July 2: All About Animals Live!
Monday, July 11: KidsNotes
Saturday, July 30: A Play on Swords

Relax and enjoy a movie that's fun for the whole family on Fridays @ 2:00 pm.

July 1: Moana
July 8: Jungle Cruise
July 15: Surf's Up
July 22: The Little Mermaid
July 29: Encanto

Catch a wave to your library on Saturday, July 2 @ 11:00 am, and join Cindi to learn how you can become a water conservation warrior. Meet some animals that know how to conserve water, animals that cannot survive without water, and animals that live with an abundance of fresh water every day.

The Children's Collection will be temporarily unavailable to the public on this day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Are you brave and quick-witted enough to make it out of the Bermuda Triangle? You and your team can try to beat the clock in the Library's escape room activity on Saturday, July 9 at 11:00 am.

Each group will be staggered to allow everyone a chance to complete each phase of the program.

Witness the magic that is the Garland Symphony Orchestra on
Monday, July 11 at 2:00 pm. Hear, see, touch, and explore different symphony orchestra instruments.

The Children's Collection will be temporarily unavailable to the public on this day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join us for a fun summer craft based on this year's theme, Oceans of Possibilities, Mondays @ 2:00 pm.

July 18: Treasure Chest
July 25: Pirate Ship in a Bottle

Tickets are required for entry. Collect yours at the red reference desk.

Join our community partner, Ashley Durden, as she shares tips and tricks for helping your family set school year and personal goals on
Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 am.

A Play on Swords is a theatrical troupe providing historical, theatrical, and educational presentations. "Pirates: History vs. Hollywood," is a discussion of the real lives of pirates during the Golden Age of piracy. Meet us in the Activity Room to learn more about pirates on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 am.
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The Children's Collection will be temporarily unavailable to the public on this day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The group will discuss The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel (Historical Fiction) on Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 pm.

Local author Larry Yoakum III will introduce his latest work of fiction on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30pm. His writing has been described by many readers as Twilight Zone meets L. Ron Hubbard, with just a pinch of Lovecraft thrown in for good measure.

Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults every 2nd & 4th Monday night @ 6:30 pm. Adults are invited to learn something new, share with others, seek crafting advice, and meet other makers. Materials are provided free of charge. Ages 14 and up welcome.

July 11: Painted Parasols
July 25: Viking Treasure Necklaces

Every third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, chat about any book you've read or listened to recently. Find your next great read and share your favorites with other adults.

Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm for Trivia Night. Put your knowledge to the test with other adults in teams or as a single player. The trivia topic will change each month, so be ready for some competitive fun. Kahoot! will be used to play.

Learn more about making the most of Medicare benefits with a benefit advisor who will be presenting educational information on Friday, July 29 at 10:00 am.

Family Storytime: For children of all ages who can actively engage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays @ 10:00 am & 11:00 am. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. Wednesday and Thursday are a repeat of Tuesday’s program.
 

July 5-7: Chocolate

July 12-14: Moo!

July 19-21: Keep On Truckin'

July 26-28: Tiger Tales

Tickets are required for entry. Collect yours at the red reference desk.

Participants will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with hands-on activities and crafts on Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm. This program is for kids ages 10-12.

July 5: Secret Messages
July 12: Volcanic Eruptions
July 19: Mermaid Legends
July 26: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Tickets are required for entry. Collect yours at the red reference desk.

Participants explore the wide world through reading, STEM, and innovation. This program is for kids ages 6-9 on Thursdays @ 2:00 pm.

July 7: Message in a Bottle
July 14: Hawaiian Tradition
July 21: Dallas Children's Aquarium
July 28: Navigating the Seas

Tickets are required for entry. Collect yours at the red reference desk.

Explore exciting tech in these 4-day workshops from Monday through Thursday @ 4:00 pm. Registration and attendance are required for all 4 days to properly complete and understand the project. To register, click HERE.

July 11-14: Digital Filmmaking
July 25-28: Cosplay Costume Making

Test your survival skills and discover the secrets held in the ocean depths in July's Whatever on Wednesday programs at 4:00 pm.

July 6: Survivor: Teen Edition
July 20: Legends of the Deep

Teen Takeover: Teens can come hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie related to a book on Saturday, July 16 @ 11:00 am. We will discuss the book and the movie (love or hate) in open-minded discussion. This month we will watch Pirates of the Caribbean [PG-13] and read Rise of the Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la Cruz. Registration is requested for an accurate food order. You can register at the red reference desk or online on the Library’s website HERE. For school age students 13-18.