Library Events & Programming

Family programs are designed for all ages to attend.These would include the Family Movie Nights and exhibits planned throughout the year.

Facebook Live Storytimes for Children

The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces virtual Storytimes for children and families. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more from home! Tune in with your kids and help maintain their early literacy skills.

Fall Storytimes for Children 
The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces Fall Storytimes for children and families, September 9 through December 12, 2020.

Wee Read (birth to 18 mos.)          Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.)        Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)        *Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

All storytimes will be presented in Facebook Live.  Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information, please call 972-205-2516.

*Tiempo de Cuentos en Español para Familias en vivo en Facebook             Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (septiembre 26; octubre 24; noviembre 21)                        

El Sistema de Bibliotecas Conmemorativas de Nicholson anuncia Cuentos de otoño para niños y familias, desde el 6 de septiembre hasta el 12 de diciembre del 2020. Acompáñenos para tiempo de cuentos en Español para familias en Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX una vez al mes los Sábados, comenzando el 26 de septiembre a las 10:30 a.m.

Los videos de cuentos permanecen en Facebook durante 24 horas. Tenga en cuenta que las fotografías y los videos se pueden tomar en los programas de la Biblioteca para su uso en medios impresos y / o electrónicos a discreción de la Biblioteca. Para obtener más información, llame al 972-205-2516.

Connect with your Garland Library and like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX.
Storytime videos stay in Facebook for 24 hours.

Programs and events geared to elementary school age children plus toddlers and babies.

Facebook Live Storytimes for Children

The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces virtual Storytimes for children and families. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more from home! Tune in with your kids and help maintain their early literacy skills.

Fall Storytimes for Children 
The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces Fall Storytimes for children and families, September 9 through December 12, 2020.

Wee Read (birth to 18 mos.)          Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.)        Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)        *Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

All storytimes will be presented in Facebook Live.  Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information, please call 972-205-2516.

*Tiempo de Cuentos en Español para Familias en vivo en Facebook             Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (septiembre 26; octubre 24; noviembre 21)                        

El Sistema de Bibliotecas Conmemorativas de Nicholson anuncia Cuentos de otoño para niños y familias, desde el 6 de septiembre hasta el 12 de diciembre del 2020. Acompáñenos para tiempo de cuentos en Español para familias en Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX una vez al mes los Sábados, comenzando el 26 de septiembre a las 10:30 a.m.

Los videos de cuentos permanecen en Facebook durante 24 horas. Tenga en cuenta que las fotografías y los videos se pueden tomar en los programas de la Biblioteca para su uso en medios impresos y / o electrónicos a discreción de la Biblioteca. Para obtener más información, llame al 972-205-2516.

Connect with your Garland Library and like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX.
Storytime videos stay in Facebook for 24 hours.

Programs and events for junior high and high school age kids.  Regular events include gaming parties.

Adulting 101 for Teens: Online Safety

Teens can learn about digital citizenship and being safe on the computer/internet. Some topics covered will be: What is digital citizenship, digital literacy, cyberbullying, and various tips for safe use of, creation with and participation in online communities.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Online meeting of teens who wish to participate in a D&D quest! Each teen will have a character and staff will lead them on a quest through a fantasy world where they will have to battle creatures, solve puzzles and do math! 

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 23
Zoom Event
Registration required
972-205-2516

Meetings will be done over Zoom and the link will be sent to registrants. There are only 10 available spots in a single campaign however if there are more than 10 teens who are interested in participating the library will form a waitlist so that we have back up players in case one of the 10 original teens has to drop from the program.  Program will be on Wednesdays, the 4th Wednesday of every month for 5 months (October 28 remaining) from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

Tween Scene (Ages 10-13) - Catapults

Tween will learn how to construct a mini catapult by wrapping popsicle sticks with rubber bands. Once the catapults have been constructed, the participants will then test their catapult’s throwing power by launching various objects of different shapes, sizes, and weights toward a bullseye placed one foot away. A premade chart to record your results is available to illustrate your catapults power.  

Supplies needed:
10 craft sticks
rubber bands
a plastic spoon
two pom poms
a paper bullseye (PDF)
a sheet to record their results (PDF)  

Adult Book Club on Zoom

Attend Online Book Club to discuss what you have been reading. All meetings are at 6:30 on Zoom.

Themes:
September 17: Mystery
October 15: Biography
November 19: Book set in a foreign country
December 17: Group choice!

Be sure to register for these Zoom events in advance http://ow.ly/qgMr50zKWke

Adult Craft Workshop: Paint Pouring Vase

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to decorate a mason jar with acrylic paint and paint pouring medium. Pick up a craft kit and make your own painted vase.

Craft Kit:
Mason jar
Cardboard tray to protect surface from paint
Acrylic paint pouring mixtures (three different colors, based on availability)
Craft sticks to drip paint
Plastic cup for drying process
Written instructions with a link to an instructional video

Call 972-205-3931 to reserve a craft kit to pick up at the South Garland Branch Library.  Available while supplies last.