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Toddler Storytimes at the Central Library for children and families Mondays, 10 a.m. June 3 through July 22 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.

Preschool Storytimes at the Central Library for children and families Mondays, 11 a.m. June 3 through July 22 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.

School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a class to engage almost every child. During this workshop children will create their own diary like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Each diary will contain interactive prompts for writing, coloring, and drawing. Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited to 30 participants, and parents may register their children for a maximum of two programs per month. 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.

Family Storytimes at the Walnut Creek Branch Library for children and families 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 972-205-2585.

On this day in 1982 Mayor Ruth Nicholson cut the ribbon at the Garland Performing Arts Center. (Now renamed the Granville Arts Center in honor of Patty Granville, the Director of Cultural Arts for the City of Garland.)

Learn all about space from staff of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History as they bring their mobile planetarium experience to the library. Part of the Children's Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.” Some locations have limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to children. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. 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.

Tweens ages 10 to 13 can learn a little chemistry and use their STEAM science skills to make slime at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Tween Scene events in June. Participants will make their own slime using white glue, water, and a pre-made solution of water and borax. Glitter, shaving cream, and food coloring will be available as slime embellishments. Attendees may also bring their smartphones to record themselves manipulating their slime. Tween Scene is a program series designed for youth ages 10 through 13, which consists of activities related to fun and interesting themes. Participants also receive book recommendations based on each theme. The program takes place twice a month at various library locations on Thursday afternoons and evenings. Registration is required to attend the June Tween Scene events and is limited to fifteen participants each.

Learn all about space from staff of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History as they bring their mobile planetarium experience to the library. Part of the Children's Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.” Some locations have limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to children. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. 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.

Toddler Storytimes at the North Garland Branch Library for children and families Fridays, 10 a.m. June 7 through July 26 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 972-205-2804.

Join us for the Garland Landmark Society's monthly meeting.

The purpose of the Library Board is to advise the City Council on problems relating to the Public Library and to recommend plans and programs to promote the library system for the city. The Board approves library policies, long range plans, and other pertinent documents as they are recommended by Claire Bausch, Director of Libraries. The Library Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the William E. Dollar Municipal Building in Work Session chambers, located at 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040. All meetings are open to the public unless the Board goes into executive session. Meeting agendas and approved minutes are posted on the library website http://library.garlandtx.gov for citizen review.

Children can develop their engineering skills, an important STEAM concept, by attending Block Party at the Library, a program from the Nicholson Memorial Library System for children ages 4 through 12. Block Party at the Library is designed to help children test their building skills and stretch their imaginations while having fun. The program challenges participants to use building blocks to create unique structures within one hour. Block Party at the Library is a free event open to children ages 4 through 12 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. The Library provides all supplies used at this event. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, for the latest information. 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.

School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a class to engage almost every child. During this workshop children will learn about rovers like those used on Mars, then make a model rover out of food items like Twizzlers, frosting, marshmallows, peppermints, and Kit-Kat bars Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited to 30 participants, and parents may register their children for a maximum of two programs per month. 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.

Join the Creature Teacher to learn fun facts about a wide assortment of animals before meeting the creatures themselves. The Creature Teacher has been educating children for more than 15 years. Many of her animals are rescue animals. Part of the Children's Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.” Some locations have limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to children. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. 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.

Toddler Storytimes at the South Garland Branch Library for children and families Wednesdays, 10 a.m. June 5 through July 24 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 972-205-3934.

Go on a mission to discover a world of animals that climb, jump, slither, and crawl. Then meet an animal that helped send rockets into space. Part of the Children's Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.” Some locations have limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to children. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. 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.

Date: (every other Friday night starting from May 31 to July 12) Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Garland Square - 520 W. State Street Cost: Free. Bring some cash for vendors!

Garland’s annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series is sure to be an excellent way to spend a summer evening under the beautiful Texas stars. Sounds of Summer is a free, family-friendly series incorporating various avenues of the arts all into one fun-filled series.

What to bring: - Blankets, Chairs, water/soda, snacks, bug spray, and suntan lotion - Extra Cash for vendors

Be sure to stop by our vendors selling drinks, food, and more!

For more information, click on the Sounds of Summer link below or under the Events tab in the Parks and Recreation home page.

Parks and Recreation Home Page Link

Join Hollabaugh Recreation Center for a movie in the park. Play games and take a turn in the bounce house before enjoying a movie under the stars. The film, "Bumblebee," will begin at dusk.

Date and Time: June 14, the movie begins at dusk (around 8:30 or 9 p.m.)

Location: Hollabaugh Recreation Center

Parks and Recreation Home Page Link

Watch past Garland basketball legends battle it out on the court and then test your skills in a 3-point shootout.
FREE and open to all ages!

Date: June 16 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Location: Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road, Garland, TX 75040

For more information

Fields Recreation Center

972-205-3090

The Friends of the Library meet bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month, 5 p.m. at the Central Library. Anyone interested in the activities of the Friends is welcome to attend. Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library is a community organization supporting and promoting the Library. The Friends sponsors activities to raise funds for the purchase of library materials and equipment, and underwrites programming to benefit all library users.

Toddler Storytimes at the Central Library for children and families Mondays, 10 a.m. June 3 through July 22 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.

School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a class to engage almost every child. During this workshop children will discover the elements that make up our solar system, and create a pocket-sized version using stickers. Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited to 30 participants, and parents may register their children for a maximum of two programs per month. 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.

Any person who operates a public or semi-public pool shall employ at least one person who has a current registered pool operator license issued by the Health Department. Pool Operators will need $30 payable to City of Garland for the class and Garland registration. Mesquite Pool Operators will need $20.00 payable to City of Garland for the class and $10 payable to City of Mesquite for Mesquite registration. (Two separate payments) All other cities will need $20 payable to City of Garland for the class and must contact their City for registration requirements. Cash or checks accepted the day of class. Credit cards payments can be called in to 972-205-3460 the day before the class.

Adults can attend a space-related film discussion led by a professional film critic. The event, Rockets’ Red Glare: Space Race Classics, is part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and was inspired by the reading program’s theme, A Universe of Stories. Critic Larry Ratliff will use presentation software and movie clips to revisit space-themed films, such as The Right Stuff, October Sky, and Apollo 13. Mr. Ratliff has more than 30 years of experience as a film critic and served as a movie feature writer for the San Antonio Express-News from 1996 to 2009. His previous presentations have included a critique of Casablanca and an overview of Academy Award-winning films. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library System and is open to adults ages 18 and older. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change.

On this day in 1983 the Garland Summer Musicals debuted with the musical "Carnival."

Toddler Storytimes at the Central Library for children and families Mondays, 10 a.m. June 3 through July 22 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.

Children can develop their engineering skills, an important STEAM concept, by attending Block Party at the Library, a program from the Nicholson Memorial Library System for children ages 4 through 12. Block Party at the Library is designed to help children test their building skills and stretch their imaginations while having fun. The program challenges participants to use building blocks to create unique structures within one hour. Block Party at the Library is a free event open to children ages 4 through 12 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. The Library provides all supplies used at this event. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, for the latest information. 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.

School-age children, ages 7 to 12, have the opportunity to become creative kids this summer by joining the Creative Kids Group at the South Garland Branch Library. This program series features a class to engage almost every child. During this workshop children will experience Jedi training by completing Star Wars-themed activities, such as making Leia hair buns or Yoda ears, building droids, practicing with lightsabers, and flying paper airplanes through a Death Star trench. Registration is required to attend Creative Kids and begins Wednesday, May 1. Due to the popularity of these programs, registration is limited to 30 participants, and parents may register their children for a maximum of two programs per month. 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.

Toddler Storytimes at the South Garland Branch Library for children and families Wednesdays, 10 a.m. June 5 through July 24 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 972-205-3934.

Teenagers, are you in for some late night fun?

Join Bradfield Recreation Center and Bradfield Pool for some PLAY After Dark. There will 3-on-3 basketball, Madden 2019 Tournament, Games by PLAYStreets, swimming in the pool, and much more!

Dates: June 28 and July 19
Times: Midnight to 2 a.m.
Ages: 13 & up
Location: Bradfield Recreation Center, 1146 Castle Dr., Garland, TX 75040

For more information
Bradfield Recreation Center
972-205-2770

Date: (every other Friday night starting from May 31 to July 12) Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Garland Square - 520 W. State Street Cost: Free. Bring some cash for vendors!

Garland’s annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series is sure to be an excellent way to spend a summer evening under the beautiful Texas stars. Sounds of Summer is a free, family-friendly series incorporating various avenues of the arts all into one fun-filled series.

What to bring: - Blankets, Chairs, water/soda, snacks, bug spray, and suntan lotion - Extra Cash for vendors

Be sure to stop by our vendors selling drinks, food, and more!

For more information, click on the Sounds of Summer link below or under the Events tab in the Parks and Recreation home page.

Parks and Recreation Home Page Link

Family Storytimes at the South Garland Branch Library for children and families 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 972-205-3934.