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In the Arts Center's Galleries Virtual Tour

While the Arts Center is closed during the COVID-19 disaster, exhibitions are available online for viewing at Irving Arts Center website.

* North Lake College Student Photography Exhibition | Courtyard Gallery
* Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery
* J.J. L’Heureux: Faces from the Southern Ocean | Carpenter Lobby Gallery
* Annual Exhibition of Irving Independent School District (IISD) Student Artwork | Main Gallery
* 35th Annual Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Competition | Virtual Showing | May 17-June 13

On-Site Programs: See Virtual Programming Online

Irving Public Library is open online! Please see the link for details.

ONLINE ALL WEEK: The Great Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt

Follow wherever imagination leads and join a weeklong stay-at-home scavenger hunt from June 29 through July 5. Take a look at the prompts, make any or all of the ideas into reality, and send photos to Irving Public Library anytime through July 5.

The rules:
1. You can talk about the Scavenger Hunt.
2. You can definitely talk about the Scavenger Hunt.
3. You do not have to complete each prompt.
4. This is entirely for fun and a great creative outlet for the entire family.
5. It's okay if you don't get the reference for the first two rules.

Here goes:
Recreate a book cover using household items and/or family members.
Restage an old family photo.
Build a sculpture of a famous landmark.
Throw a fancy tea party for a piece of furniture.
Read a short poem or favorite line from a book to a houseplant.
Draw or write a fan letter to the library.
Show off a favorite reading spot stocked up with books, snacks, and other necessities.

ONLINE: Book Talk

On the search for what to read next? Get great ideas from library staff who are always on the lookout for upcoming reads.

ONLINE: Puppets React!

Join the audience of people and puppets and listen to a story!

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone PT 1

Tune in and join Andrea for this 30-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone PT 2

Tune in and join Andrea for this 30-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

ONLINE CLASS: Shapes & Colors

This online class will teach kids how to recognize Shapes and Colors using cards and everyday items.

Meeting ID: 732 328 5104
Password: Lee2020

ONLINE CLASS: DIY Napkin Rings

Make your own coastal style napkin rings in this fun class. You’ll need the cardboard core from a paper towel or TP roll, about 5 feet of some jute cord, a few seashells, a hot glue gun and a box cutter.

ONLINE CLASS: Drawing a Fish or Cat

Join this class and learn how to draw a fish or a cat using basic shape. Supplies needed for this class: pencil, paper, and eraser.

Meeting ID: 73203285104
Password: Lee2020

ONLINE CLASS: At Home Swim Workout

No pool? No problem. Enhance your swimming abilities with these workout tips. For ages 13 and older.

ONLINE CLASS: HIIT the Ground Running

Are you looking to stay fit and active at home? Are you looking to HIIT your summer fitness goals with your friends and family? Then join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week for a FREE virtual fitness class!

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and includes a combination of cardio, plyometric and stretching exercises. This class is open to youth, teens and adults ages 11 and older.

ONLINE CLASS: DIY Time

Get ready to get crafty! Children ages 6-12 are invited to join the Cimarron staff for a variety of easy, Do-It-Yourself, home crafts.