The Nicholson Memorial Library System has announced its schedule of activities for May. There are activities for everyone.
Summer Reading Adventure – June 2-July 29
Join us on a new Summer Reading Adventure! Set your own goals and turn in completed goal sheets for a chance to win a grand prize. Children from infants through sixth grade can pick a free book for every completed goal sheet. Adults, and teens in 7th through 12th grade, can turn in completed goal sheets for entries into grand prize drawings. Limit of five entries per person for each grand prize drawing. There will be one grand prize drawing for infants through pre-k, one for kindergarten through 6th grade, for 7th through 12th grade, and four for adults ages 18 and older. There is a maximum of one grand prize per person.
SUMMER READING ADVENTURE KICKOFFS
6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 2
South Garland Branch Library – 972-205-3933
It’s a beautiful day in the South Garland neighborhood! Join us after-hours to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Adventure with games, activities and a storybook walk inspired by the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood television series.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 3
Walnut Creek Branch Library – 972-205-2585
Families can celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Adventure with an outdoor carnival consisting of games, face painting, refreshments and more! Kona Ice will be available for kids while supplies last.
2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 3
Winters Park – 972-205-2804
Come participate in activities and games for all ages including face painting, bubbles and balloon art! During our Summer Kick-Off Party, we will be accepting donations of sunscreen, sunburn alleviators (such as aloe vera), anti-itch creams and insect repellent. All items will be donated to a Garland nonprofit organization.
2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 4
Central Library Express – 972-205-2517
Stop by the Central Library Express for family-friendly games, bubbles and Kona Ice for kids while supplies last.
Families
WOVEN WALL HANGING COMMUNITY PROJECT
During open hours, throughout May
Walnut Creek Branch Library – 972-205-2587
During May, patrons of all ages may help weave a wall hanging that will be displayed in June and July. A loom will be set up in the library. Materials and instructions will be provided. To allow as many people as possible to take part, staff ask that participants weave one row per day.
Adult Programs (Ages 18+)
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
6 p.m., Thursday, May 25 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
North Garland Branch Library, 972-205-2803*
Library staff and attendees will discuss the selected titles.