Calendar

Parks and Recreation Board

Self-Insurance Claims Board

Advisory Committee on Disabilities

Animal Services Advisory Committee

Impact Fee Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

Town Hall Meeting

Join the City of Irving for a Town Hall meeting to learn about ongoing and future projects and initiatives.

FY24 Budget Public Input Session

Planning for the city’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) budget is underway. The City of Irving Budget Team is looking for resident suggestions, feedback and opinions on what should be considered for the FY24 budget, which begins Oct. 1.

Be a Hero Adoption Special

Marvel-lous Pet Adoption Event

AquaStars Swim Program

Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields

In the Arts Center's Galleries

Galleries are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free to view; advance reservations are recommended. In-person guided tours are offered the first Saturday of each month at 2:30 p.m. with advance reservation.

Second Sunday Funday

Irving Arts Center offers the perfect framework for adults and children to experience art together. Second Sunday Fundays is a hands-on art afternoon. It offers parents and children projects they can create together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center.

Intro to Art Mini Camp: Color Safari

Mini campers (ages 4-5) embark on a week-long adventure. Each day has a color focus and a safari in search of all the creatures that have the same color, starting with YELLOW!

Intro to Theatre Mini Camp: Who’s Who in the Zoo?

Mini campers (ages 4-5) create a zoo with all sorts of animals from peacocks to kangaroos, complete with habitats and plants!

TGIF Comedy Night: Kristen Key

Irving Arts Center is pleased to introduce a new stand-up comedy series coming this summer: TGIF Comedy Nights.

Theatre Camp: Who’s Who in the Zoo?

Professional theatre artists will lead students through a unique experience that encourages ensemble building, self-esteem and problem-solving.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in July with a musical based on the beloved film.

Monthly Housing and Human Services Board Meeting

Public Hearing on 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan

Friends of the Irving Public Library Annual Book Sale

Stock up on summer reading at the Friends of the Irving Library Annual Book Sale. Most items are $1 or less, and include books, music and videos for all ages. Proceeds benefit Irving Public Library.

Location: 3000 Rock Island Road.

Sale hours:
3 to 7 p.m., June 9: Members-Only Preview. Memberships are available at the door.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10: Open to the public.
1 to 4 p.m., June 11: Open to the public.

Novel Fiction Book Club: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Discuss the selected title with other readers at this monthly book club. The title is available on Hoopla Digital, and print copies are available for checkout at Valley Ranch Library while they last.

SRC Craftastic: Mystery Bookmarks

Create a mystery-themed bookmark. Adults.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ South Irving Library

On Mondays at South Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Monday, May 29.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ West Irving Library

On Tuesdays at West Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Tuesday, July 4.

Anywhere eBook Club: In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead

This book club selects titles that are always available online, so readers may join in the discussion from anywhere! Contact Valley Ranch Library for login information.

I "Heart" YA Book Club: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

On the second Wednesday of each month, this group meets for lovers of YA literature.

Heritage Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune

Join other readers to discuss books every third Thursday of the month at the Heritage Senior Center.

Craftastic: Retro Potholders

Use a mini loom to create colorful and useful potholders. Adults.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ South Irving Library

On Mondays at South Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Monday, May 29.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ West Irving Library

On Tuesdays at West Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Tuesday, July 4.

Craftastic: Red, White & Blue Garland

Create a decorative garland for the Fourth of July holiday. Adults.

Think Green ... Be Green: DFW Urban Wildlife

Appreciate local wildlife in this program presented by the City of Irving Think Green … Be Green series.

Craftastic: Patriotic Stars Door Hanger

Weave a colorful and useful potholder on a mini loom. Adults.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ South Irving Library

On Mondays at South Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Monday, May 29.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ West Irving Library

On Tuesdays at West Irving Library, a representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment. Please note that there will be no meeting on Tuesday, July 4.

Friday Night Library: Let's Go Camping

Enjoy crafts, s’mores, games and a “bear hunt.”

(Canceled June 10) Play, Learn, Grow

Play, Learn, Grow for Saturday, June 10 has been canceled, and will resume in July.

Play, craft, build, code and more! For ages 2-6.

SRC Kids @ West: James Wand Magic Show

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ Valley Ranch: Irving Police Robots

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ South: Creature Teacher

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ West: KidsNotes Family Storytime

Explore musical mysteries with the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra. This program is part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library.

SRC Kids @ South: James Wand Magic Show

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ West: Creature Teacher

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ Valley Ranch: Margaret Clauder in I Detect a Tale as Imma Sleuth

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

Build It with LEGOs

Make a variety of structures with Duplos, bristle blocks, connection straws and more. For kids and teens.

SRC Kids @ West: Fourth of July Crafts

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ Valley Ranch: KidsNotes with the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

SRC Kids @ South: Animal Spy Crafts

Join this program as part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Only Mysteries in the Library. Kids.

MiY Zone South: Sew a Corner Bookmark

This month, pick up a kit containing all the materials needed to create an edgy bookmark. While supplies last. Adults.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Grant #LS-249990-OLS-21).* (2021)

MiY Zone Valley Ranch: HIVE Project

Personalize a pre-cut hexagon to decorate the Valley Ranch Library MiY Zone. Adults.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Grant #LS-249990-OLS-21).* (2021)

MiY Zone South: Beach Towel Tote (Bilingual Session)

Get ready for summer by making beach towel tote bags in this bilingual sewing program. Adults.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Grant #LS-249990-OLS-21).* (2021)

MiY K!ds @ West: Edible Education

Ages 9 and above. Make a pancake recipe from scratch and show off plating skills by presenting a culinary work of art. Location is the West Irving Library program room. Registration opens one week prior to session.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Grant #LS-249990-OLS-21).* (2021)

Storytime Calendar

Please check the current schedule for all ages at the storytime link.

Library locations will be closed Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4. Preschool storytime at Valley Ranch Library will not be held Thursday, June 8.

SRC Teens: Mystery Ingredient Kitchen Series

Unravel the mysteries of cooking from a professional chef. Registration is required. Teens grades 8-12.

SRC Teens DIY Geek Chic: Morse Code Jewelry

Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on bracelets. Teens.

SRC Teens: Trivia Murder Party

Wake up and match wits with a trivia-obsessed killer in this deadly quiz show. Teens.

Crochet Club: Limited Series for Teens @ South Irving Library

Open to all skill levels. Beginners learn the basics and more experienced crocheters share tips and tricks. Grades 9-12.

SRC Teens: Anime Club Marathon

Join other teens to watch a 2014 Japanese film about a young girl who discovers an abandoned house and makes a mysterious friend.

SRC Teens DIY Geek Chic: Morse Code Jewelry

Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on bracelets. Teens.

SRC Teens DIY Geek Chic: Morse Code Jewelry

Use dots and dashes to encode short secret messages on bracelets. Teens.

SRC Teens: Teen Afternoon Movie

Enjoy an afternoon of Studio Ghibli, featuring a 2014 Japanese film about a young girl who discovers an abandoned house and makes a mysterious friend.

SRC Teens: Spy School Camp Series

Hydrate with DIY water bottles and decoy bears to survive the wilderness and evade SPYDER. Teens.

MiY Zone Teens: Mystery Mugs

Learn how to create a custom mug using equipment in the MiY Zone. Multiple dates and time slots are available, and in-person registration is required at Valley Ranch Library.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Grant #LS-249990-OLS-21).* (2021)

Juneteenth Celebration

Come celebrate Juneteenth at Irving’s “Juneteenth Jam Fest.” Enjoy a local live band. Food and entertainment for the family. Local vendors and classic cars will be among the crowd.

Home Chemical Collection Recycling Event

Residents must register online to request a voucher to participate in the event.

Freshwater Fish, Local Wildlife, and Conservation at Home

Come learn with Chase Stryhal of Seal Life Aquarium what makes Freshwater Fish unique and what else may live in the Trinity River System! Everything you need to know about what may be living in your own backyard.

Valve and Hydrant Maintenance