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Take three characters (with something in common) and choose which one you’d kiss, marry, or kill. For example - Men in masks: Zorro, the Scarlet Pimpernel, the Phantom of the Opera. Heartthrobs: Rhett Butler, Mr. Rochester, Jamie Fraser. Bring your own trio of choice, for the book club to play Kiss, Marry, Kill.

Please join us for fun, friendship, and a lively discussion. This women's only book club focuses on books about family relationships, love, friendship, and self-discovery. Light refreshments. The book we will be discussing at the June meeting is The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard. Reserve your copy at the Valley Ranch Library Information Desk. Copies are limited. This title is available digitally on Hoopla. New members welcome.

Families will enjoy a weekly live-action or animated family movie. Call the library for feature at (972) 721-2691. Free, for all ages.

Meet real wild animals from the Dallas Zoo.

Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate, and find balance with guided meditation. This free program is presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

The Southwest Dairy Farmers have their own "milky way" and have come back with their mobile dairy station and cows for a special family storytime. Note: In the event of rain, the Southwest Dairy Farmers may have to cancel, but the storytime will go on as planned.

West Irving Library's Summer of Fun starts off in a wild way! Learn about a variety of animals when the the Fort Worth Zoo brings their friends to the library. All ages.

Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. every Sunday.
* The 34th Annual Texas and Neighbors Five State Competition | Main Gallery | Through June 15
* Prints by Calli Nissen | Main Gallery | Through July 7
* Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through July 7 * Deliverance: Rescued and Set Free | Carpenter Lobby | Through July 28

For more information, visit the Irving Arts Center's Exhibitions page.

Ages 6-12

This multi-arts camp takes campers on a prehistoric journey encountering fossil molds and ancient cave paintings/petroglyphs found in the American Southwest. But wait, there is more! Get rocking and rolling with kinetic art, step to the beat with an Intro to Dance class and go out of this world with poured paint planets.

This month, we'll discuss 2019's debut mysteries!

Join us at the South Irving Library for a lively discussion of the best that the mystery genre has to offer. Topics range from contemporary works to the grand masters who started it all. Bring a brown bag lunch, and we'll provide beverages.

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meets each Wednesday. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

Join a group of people who want to learn how to crochet or just want to stitch and chat. Beginners welcome. Patterns and instruction provided. This program is intended for patrons 18 and older. No children please.

Discover animals that possess some extraordinary talents. Who holds the record for jumping the highest? Who has the most flexible body? Who has the longest life span? Get ready for some competitions as we show off our human talents, too! Grades K-5.

Learn how to make two different types of slime. For ages 10 and up.

Learn how to make two different types of slime. For ages 10 and up.

Explore new stories and fun art projects on the first Thursday of each month. This month come gather around the “campfire” for art and tales of adventure, then browse the galleries as a family.

volunteers will be helping to stop litter from reaching the Elm fork of the Trinity river and painting a park pavilion,.

Learn to make votive candles using soy wax and natural scents. All supplies are provided. For ages 18 and up.

Friends members can get a sneak peek at the thousands of gently used books, music, DVDs, magazines and audiobooks available at the biggest book sale of the year! Visit www.friendsofirvinglibrary.com to sign up for a membership online. The sale opens to the general public at the following dates and times: Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Irving Public Library system.

Calling all Space Rangers! Join us for an out-of-this-galaxy summer reading celebration.

Are you one with the force? Best friends with Chewbacca? Kick off the summer with us and come enjoy pizza, snacks, Star Wars-themed crafts and a showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The world is yours ... build your own custom planet! Materials including paint and glitter are provided. Grades 6-12.

Give your home a unique creative flair by making a custom summer-themed mini wreath. All supplies provided. This program is intended for patrons 18 and older. No children please.

The biggest book sale of the year is here! Shop for gently used books, music, DVDs, magazines and audiobooks at the Friends of the Irving Public Library 2019 Summer Book Sale. The sale is open to the general public at the following dates and times: Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Irving Public Library system.

Do you enjoy Adult Coloring? If so, come chill with us. Enjoy soothing music while exploring the joy of coloring. All supplies provided. No children please.

Families will enjoy a screening of How to Train Your Dragon part 3. Free, for all ages.

Listen to a performance and a story, and get up close to musical instruments during the petting zoo.

Join us for a special Lumi screen printing session. We'll use the power of the sun to create one of a kind screen printed pencil bags.

Explore the joy of coloring with light refreshments and soothing music. All supplies provided. This program is intended for patrons 18 and older. No children please.

Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate, and find balance with guided meditation. This free program is presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Learn about snakes, bugs, and other critters that are fascinating, but you'd think twice about hugging. All ages.

Organized by Texas Nonprofit Theatres (TNT), the youth conference is a five-day event, celebrating young people’s involvement in the performing arts.

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meets each Wednesday. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

Beat the heat while making summer crafts! For all ages.

Astronomer Annie uses puppets, ventriloquism, and storytelling to reveal the mysteries of the Milky Way galaxy, including the sun, the Earth and its moon, and the planets. Grades K-5.

Let the Perot Museum come to you! This week it's all Rocket Science with staff and tools courtesy of the Perot Tech Truck. For ages 10 and up.

Organized by Texas Nonprofit Theatres (TNT), the youth conference is a five-day event, celebrating young people’s involvement in the performing arts.

Do you enjoy novels that have either stood the test of time, or the latest and best in non-fiction narratives? Every month participants of the Tried and True Book Club alternate between reading classical literature or recent non-fiction books. The book we will be discussing at the June meeting is the Classic Novel Rebecca by Daphne de Maurier. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the information desk. Copies are limited.

Kids will enjoy learning about all of the instruments in the orchestra as well as some ‘hands-on’ time with drums and other instruments. Free, for all ages.

Guinness World Record Holder David Slick brings his magic and stunt show to the library!

(For ages 18 months & up) A come-and-go building event for families. *DUPLO building bricks provided for attendees 4 years and under.*

Hold the universe in your hand by creating a galaxy jar. Dream up a beautiful starry design you'll enjoy displaying. Materials provided. Grades 6-12.

Take time to celebrate Dad! There will be burgers on the grill, games, friendly competition and more fun honoring fathers, grandfathers, uncles, sons, grandsons, and fatherly figures! For members 50 and over, and their guests ages 18 and older. Cost is $4. Registration is required by 5 p.m. June 10.

Organized by Texas Nonprofit Theatres (TNT), the youth conference is a five-day event, celebrating young people’s involvement in the performing arts.

member volunteers with be making no-sew blankets that will be donated to a local organization in need.

Light up the night with neon crafts, glow stick games, and black light fun. Be sure to wear your best and brightest!

For children and teens in grades 2-6. Tickets required. Learn Block and Scratch computer coding! Create games like Minecraft, and share what you learn with friends. Laptops will be provided. Parents must stay in the library at all times during this program. Limited to 18 children.

Kids in grades K-5 can unleash their creativity as we explore different art techniques.

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

Do you enjoy adult coloring? If so, come chill with us. Enjoy soothing music while exploring the joy of coloring. At this special edition of Color Me Calm we will feature a Coloring Journal with our Summer Reading Challenge Theme: A Universe of Stories and listen to space themed music. All supplies provided on a first come first served basis. No children, please.

Families will enjoy a screening of the LEGO Movie 2. Free, for all ages.

Performer Rochelle Rabouin uses music and movement to teach us how to identify specific constellations in the night sky.

Explore science from a galaxy far, far away as we stir up Jabba the Hut slime, race gliding land-speeders, and duel with LED lightsabers.

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

Relax and express your creativity as you color images of the universe during this come-and-go event.

Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate, and find balance with guided meditation. This free program is presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Kids will learn about the sun and the moon, then go outdoors to launch chemical reaction rockets. Materials provided. All ages.

Le Theatre de Marionette presents “Happily Ever After.” It’s a Princess-Palooza in this fun and interactive show that features all the storybook princesses including Cinderella, Belle and the Beast, Jasmine and Aladdin, Tiana and the Frog, Ariel and her underwater friends, and more. This show is the perfect presentation for those who love the storybook songs and adventures.

The show is rated (G) - “great for all audience ages.” Admission is free, but tickets are still needed and will be made available one hour before show time. No advance tickets will be offered and they are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meets each Wednesday. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

Calling all teens and adults who love young adult literature! Every month, the book club reads and discusses a recent novel.

Learn about the incredible life of the first African-American woman to travel in space. Grades K-5.

Paint your own one of a kind “moon rock.” Ages 10 and up.

Paint your own one of a kind “moon rock.” Ages 10 and up.

Update: This class is now full.

Open to all females ages 12 to 19 years living, working or visiting the DFW area, the focus of the RAD class is realistic self-defense techniques. The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and then progresses to the basics of hands-on self-defense training.

RAD is designed to engage participants in a series of hands-on, realistic, self-defense tactics and reinforce the power of the voice. Keep in mind this is a very physical class, and it can be strenuous.

The course is taught by Irving police and detention officers who are nationally certified RAD instructors. Class size is limited, and registration is required.

Planning for the city’s 2019-20 fiscal year budget is underway. Residents have the opportunity to provide input on the budget at this public hearing. Comments can be made to the City Council on any aspect of the budget including property tax rates, fees, programs and services.

A public input session is scheduled June 20. Two additional hearings will be held to comment on the proposed budget following the budget retreat in August. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for Sept. 19.

The city’s budget year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 to confirm hearing dates.

Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. every Sunday.
* The 34th Annual Texas and Neighbors Five State Competition | Main Gallery | Through June 15
* Prints by Calli Nissen | Main Gallery | Through July 7
* Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through July 7 * Deliverance: Rescued and Set Free | Carpenter Lobby | Through July 28

For more information, visit the Irving Arts Center's Exhibitions page.

Ages 6-12

This multi-arts camp gets things rolling with spirograph, crystal and clay creations, before taking a dive into the literary arts with creative writing. Then “Rock Me Amadeus” with Intro to Violin. Encore! Encore!

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

Learn how to make bath bombs with all natural ingredients. For ages 18 and up. All supplies are provided.

We're an informal group of book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Heritage Senior Center. This month, we'll discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance.

Learn about the important therapy work these four-legged ambassadors do at Equest and stick around after the presentation for a meet-and-greet. The first session takes place 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a second session taking place 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session is limited to 150 attendees.

Learn about the important therapy work these four-legged ambassadors do at Equest and stick around after the presentation for a meet-and-greet. The first session takes place 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a second session taking place 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session is limited to 150 attendees.

Come join the run rock painting craze and make your own moon and galaxy rocks.

Make funky-looking planets with marbling techniques. Materials provided. Grades 6-12.

Update: This class is now full.

Open to all females ages 12 to 19 years living, working or visiting the DFW area, the focus of the RAD class is realistic self-defense techniques. The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and then progresses to the basics of hands-on self-defense training.

RAD is designed to engage participants in a series of hands-on, realistic, self-defense tactics and reinforce the power of the voice. Keep in mind this is a very physical class, and it can be strenuous.

The course is taught by Irving police and detention officers who are nationally certified RAD instructors. Class size is limited, and registration is required.

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

Put your creativity on display as you build with LEGOs!

Come one, come all fashionistas. Join us for an evening fashion show featuring the latest trends in clothing and style for youth and teens. Free.

Ages 13-16

The first of three Teen Scene camps includes rock painting, creative writing, architecture/design and fresco portrait painting. Half-day morning or afternoon options are available.

Do you enjoy adult coloring? If so, come chill with us. Enjoy soothing music while exploring the joy of coloring. All supplies provided. No children, please.

Families will enjoy a screening of Captain Marvel. Free, for all ages.

The Texas A&M University Chemistry Department conducts amazing science experiments to dazzle your senses and demonstrate how chemistry works.