The Garland Library System will all be hosting fun, interesting activities in August. Take a look at the schedule and decide which ones you’d like to attend. There’s something for all ages!
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Play & Learn
10 a.m., Mondays and Fridays, June 5 through Aug. 28
Central Library Express
972-205-2517
Limited seating available.
Teen Audiences (Ages 13-17)
GAME ON
5-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 9 and Aug. 23
Central Library Express
972-205-2517
Come test your Wii gaming skills with friends, new and old. Snacks will be provided. Limited seating available.
TEEN ADVENTURING GUILD
5-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17
Central Library Express
972-205-2517
Seeking teen adventurers! All Dungeons and Dragons skill levels welcome. New players can join at any time. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each event. Limited seating available.
Adult Programs (Ages 18+)
BOOK CLUBS
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24
Blindside by James Patterson
Walnut Creek Branch Library
972-205-2585
Library staff and attendees will discuss the selected titles.
BOOK CLUB
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
South Garland Branch Library
972-205-3931
Library staff and attendees will discuss the selected titles.
ENTERTAINMENT
GAME NIGHT FOR ADULTS
6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3
Central Library Express
972-205-2533
Adults, ages 18 and older, can get together at a monthly event and play favorite games with friends or learn a new one. The library will provide playing cards, various board games, puzzles, and video games to play. Limited seating available.
CRAFTS
MAKER SPACE: OPEN LAB
2 to 5 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 4 through 25;
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 5 through 26
Central Library Express
972-205-2533
Teens (ages 13-17) and adults are welcome to use the library’s Maker Space tools and resources. A variety of craft supplies will be available to create with. Patrons must attend the maker space classes in order to use the Maker Space during Open Lab.
SIMPLE FIBER ART WALL HANGING
2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12
Central Library Express
972-205-2533
Participants will create a cool fiber art piece using different colors of yarn, wooden beads, and artificial flowers. No prior experience is necessary. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.
TERRA COTTA DECOUPAGE
2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19
Central Library Express
972-205-2533
Attendees will use Mod Podge® to paste decorative napkin cutouts onto their terra cotta pot to create beautiful designs. Participants can bring their stunning creations home and plant herbs or succulents inside. Limited seating available. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event.
INSTRUCTIONAL/INFORMATIONAL
ESL CONVERSATION CLASSES
Improve your general English skills in a casual setting. Attendees may practice their conversation skills, build their vocabulary, learn about American culture, and meet a diverse group of people.
6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 5 through Aug. 28
Central Library Express, 972-205-2533
Limited seating available.
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6 through Aug. 29
South Garland Branch Library, 972-205-3931
LET’S WRITE: WRITING WORKSHOP
North Garland Branch Library
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31
Improve your fiction writing skills and get encouraged by other writers. Participants will be given a short prompt and time to write and share (or not share) their works. All skill levels welcome.
Seniors (Ages 55+)
SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR
Senior Social Hour is a recreational event for patrons aged 55 and older. Sponsored by the Friend of the Library, SSH features entertainers, such as musicians and storytellers, on a monthly basis. Light refreshments are served. No registration is required to attend, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Visit our website, www.Library.GarlandTX.gov, for the latest information.
LINE DANCING
2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17
North Garland Branch Library
Enjoy a beginning line dancing class, just for seniors! Instructor Ann Ellis has more than 30 years of experience and previously held a line dancing class for Senior Social Hour in September 2022.
Programas en Español
PARA ADULTOS
CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS
6:30 p.m. los lunes, 5 de junio a 28 de agosto
Biblioteca Central Express, 972-205-2533
6:30 p.m. los martes, 6 de junio a 29 de agosto
Sucursal de South Garland, 972-205-3931
Mejore su inglés general en un espacio casual. Asistentes practicarán sus habilidades de conversación, armaran su vocabulario, aprenderán de la cultura americana y conocerán a un grupo de gente diverso.