Garland’s Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for all ages for the month of August.
Superhero Final Exam – Teenagers, 13-18, can test puzzle-solving skills at the Superhero Final Exam Escape Room at the South Garland Branch. The escape room will be available from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. Escape room will be set up as a high school for teens training to be superheroes. Teams will solve puzzles to free another superhero from prison. Participants can sign up in teams of two to six for 20-minute time slots. Registration required.
Adults make DIY organizers – Adults can turn recyclable materials into organizers at craft workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at South Garland Branch. Each workshop features a unique project or art piece. Supplies provided by library. Registration required, limited to 24. Registration begins Saturday, July 20. Call 972-205-3931 to register. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and open to ages 18+.
Kids create optical illusions – Children 6-12 can make spherical optical illusions at Art Explorers, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Walnut Creek Branch. Children learn about types of art then develop STEAM art skills by creating masterpieces. Attendees draw an optical illusion of a floating sphere using pencils, pens and markers. Registration required and limited to 24. Register at Walnut Creek Branch beginning Saturday, July 20, or call 972-205-2585.
Fall Storytimes for Children – Aug. 19 – Nov. 23, 2019
Central Library – 972-205-2516
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Mondays, 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Mondays, 11 a.m.
North Garland Branch – 972-205-2804
Wee Read (birth to 18 mos.) Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Fridays, 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Fridays, 11 a.m.
South Garland Branch – 972-205-3934
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Family Storytime Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Walnut Creek Branch – 972-205-2585
Family Storytime Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Catch the Trains: Model Railroad Exhibit – South Garland Branch hosts free Model Train Exhibit Aug. 22-24. Co-sponsored by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club, layout is 32’ by 40’ with 300 feet of dual mainline track, seven switching areas, HOn3 narrow-gauge line and 30’ main switching yard. Models represent 1880s to present. Exhibit is 1- 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
North Dallas Trombone Choir – North Dallas Trombone Choir will present classical, jazz, pop and gospel music at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Central Library. Established in 1994, the choir performs a wide range of styles. Program free and open to ages 55+. Registration not required. Seats fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes before performance. 972-205-2502.
Central Library, 625 Austin Street in downtown Garland
South Garland Branch, 4845 Broadway Blvd. at Oates Road
North Garland Branch, 3845 North Garland Avenue at Apollo Road
Walnut Creek Branch, 3319 Edgewood Drive
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.
Construction could change event locations. Visit www.library.garlandtx.gov, for information.