Calendar

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day - No Trash Pickup / City Offices Closed

City Council Budget Retreat

Youth Council

ICVB Executive Committee

Green Advisory Board

Guard Ready

Meet the Instructors

¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and The Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes

Dallas County Latino Baseball Leagues

In the Arts Center's Galleries

Enchanted April

Fire

MiY Zone West-Create: Self-Guided Maker Stations

Registration required. Four stations will be available for self-guided activities including book spine poetry, origami, nostalgic crafts and more. Instructions will be provided.

MiY Zone South: 3D Printing Introduction (En Espanol)

Learn the basics of 3D printing. This class will be conducted primarily in Spanish.

MiY Zone Valley Ranch-Learn: 3D-Printed Lithophane Images

Registration required. Learn about lithophanes, translucent etched or molded images, and how to prepare them for 3D printing.

MiY Zone South: Sew a Book Sleeve

Create a custom book sleeve to keep reading materials mobile and in good condition.

MiY Zone Valley Ranch-Create: Potpourri Sachets

Registration required. Using basic sewing techniques, create custom potpourri sachets.

CANCELED EVENT: Irving Writers Salon

The program on May 17 has been canceled.

On the third Tuesday of each month, meet fellow local writers interested in sharing their latest works and improving writing techniques. The Writers Salon is open to adults of all levels of writing experience, with or without working manuscripts. Readers are welcome to join in to listen and provide feedback, and writers are encouraged to bring samples of their work to share, but it is not required. For Zoom login information, please email lopella@cityofirving.org.

Heritage Book Club: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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

Book Lovers Happy Hour Book Club: Senior Sleuths

Book Lovers Happy Hour meets every two months and discusses a different theme each time. The group meets at South Irving Library.

Please note that May's meeting date is one week early.

Color Me Calm

Enjoy soothing music while exploring the joy of coloring. All supplies are provided, while they last. This program is for adults ages 18 and older.

NEW DATE: Craftastic: Paper Flowers

Learn the art of creating simple and elegant paper flowers.

Unicorns in Space! Book Club: Graphic Novels

For readers who enjoy science fiction, space opera, high fantasy, steampunk and more, join the discussion at Unicorns in Space! Book Club, also known as Zoomicorns in Space. For Zoom login information, please email lopella@cityofirving.org.

Libraries Closed

All Irving Public Library locations are closed May 17 for staff in-service day.

Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

Start the Summer Reading Challenge: Oceans of Possibilities in style with activities for kids and reading challenges for all ages.

Self-Care Saturdays

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, kids may visit the South Irving Library to receive special treats and participate in self-care activities. While supplies last. Follow along on social media, too.
May 7: Soothing Sweets.
May 14 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Simple Savasana for ages 7 and older.
May 21: Calm & Scents.

Irving Public Library Storytime Calendar

Irving Public Library offers a variety of storytimes for all ages and throughout the week. Please see the "Storytime Events" category or the calendar link for details.

Family Storytime @ South Irving Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

The first Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Toddler Storytime @ West Irving Library

Ages 1 to 3 years old. Take part in stories, songs, finger plays and a lot of movement.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Family Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

1, 2, Me & You @ South Irving Library

Ages 1 to 2 years old. Be prepared to move! This storytime focuses on large motor skills to keep young minds and bodies engaged. Stories and songs encourage the love of books and the library.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ West Irving Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Toddler Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages 1 to 3 years old. Take part in stories, songs, finger plays and a lot of movement.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ South Irving Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Preschool Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages 3 to 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, puppet shows and crafts that are customized for children who are becoming independent of a parent's attention.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library (Thursdays)

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library (Fridays)

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 30.

Family Storytime @ South Irving Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

The first Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Toddler Storytime @ West Irving Library

Ages 1 to 3 years old. Take part in stories, songs, finger plays and a lot of movement.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Family Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

1, 2, Me & You @ South Irving Library

Ages 1 to 2 years old. Be prepared to move! This storytime focuses on large motor skills to keep young minds and bodies engaged. Stories and songs encourage the love of books and the library.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ West Irving Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Toddler Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages 1 to 3 years old. Take part in stories, songs, finger plays and a lot of movement.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ South Irving Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Preschool Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages 3 to 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, puppet shows and crafts that are customized for children who are becoming independent of a parent's attention.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library (Thursdays)

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library (Fridays)

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

Ages birth to pre-walkers. Participate in activities including songs and finger plays to build babies' early literacy skills.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 30.

Family Storytime @ South Irving Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

The first Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Toddler Storytime @ West Irving Library

Ages 1 to 3 years old. Take part in stories, songs, finger plays and a lot of movement.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Family Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library

All ages. Listen to stories and sing songs during this bonding time for the entire family.

A parent or caregiver should be present, and is encouraged to engage and participate in the storytime.

Storytime will not be held May 17.

Renewable Energy Series for Teens

This three-part series for teens focuses on renewable energy sources:
May 11: Solar Power
May 18: Wind Turbines
May 25: Water Turbines.

Mystery Club for Teens

Teens 14 and up meet monthly for thrills and chills by solving and discussing mysteries.

Renewable Energy Series for Teens

This three-part series for teens focuses on renewable energy sources:
May 11: Solar Power
May 18: Wind Turbines
May 25: Water Turbines.

Anime Club for Teens

For teens 13 and older who are fans of anime, manga and drawing, join in the last Thursday of every month at this opportunity to meet other teens for lively discussions, crafts, games and an overall celebration of Japanese culture. For more information, please call (972) 721-4669. No registration is required.

Water and Wastewater Utility Management

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to understand various management strategies and practices of the water and wastewater industries. Instructors: Hugh Card, Barry Allen, Anthony Galindo