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June is Adopt-a-Cat Month at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane. Adoption fees for cats 1 year and older are waived during June, and kittens are available for a $50 adoption fee. Vaccinations, spay/neuter, leukemia test and microchip included with all cat adoptions.

All adoptions must be processed 30 minutes before closing.

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 really rocks! From Rock ‘n’ Roll explosion books to pet rocks: The Art of Animal Painting on Stones, is stone cold fun. Other topics include Pop Art-inspired painting, True Grit: Patterns in the Sand and of course, the obligatory guitar solo (Beginner to Intermediate Guitar).

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.

Terrariums are low-maintenance, space-saving gardens, and they are simply beautiful. They are especially great for people living in small spaces or for those who just love to garden.

In this class, attendees will learn about the different types of terrariums and how to create their own indoor gardens.