Calendar

Hispanic Heritage Month

Transportation and Natural Resources Committee

Public Safety Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Meeting

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

In the Arts Center's Galleries

Tried & True Book Club: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Discuss this month's selection with other readers during this meeting of the Tried & True Book Club. This book club alternates monthly: One month, revisit the tried titles, the classics, and the next month, explore new nonfiction.

HallowReads 2022

This year, celebrate the classic tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, the City's namesake.

Inktober Challenge

Take the annual Inktober Challenge with 31 drawings in 31 days. Create positive drawing habits, improve art skills and attend exciting events throughout the month.

MiY Zone South: 3D Printing

During October, patrons may print custom 3D files created by MiY Zone leads!

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-246193-OLS-20).* (2021)

MiY Zone Valley Ranch Create: 3D Print a Jack-O'-Lantern

Stop by the MiY Zone during open hours in October to customize a Jack-O'-Lantern design in Tinkercad and submit a 3D print. An LED tea light is included. Please call (972) 721-4669 for more information. 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-246193-OLS-20).* (2021)

MiY Zone Valley Ranch Library: Papel Picado

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, use the laser etcher to create papel picado, an art form made with decoratively-cut paper. The design file, instructions and materials are available in the MiY zone, while supplies last. No registration is required. 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-246193-OLS-20).* (2021)

Baby Bookworms @ 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 with Firefighters @ 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.

On Oct. 13, firefighters tell stories for Fire Prevention Month.

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.

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. Meetups at South Irving Library are at 4 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. and 2 p.m. on select Saturdays. Grades 9-12.

Crochet Club: Limited Series for Teens @ West Irving Library

Open to all skill levels. Beginners learn the basics and more experienced crocheters share tips and tricks. Meetups at West Irving Library begin in October, and are at 4 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Grades 9-12.

Crochet Club: Limited Series for Teens @ Valley Ranch Library

Open to all skill levels. Beginners learn the basics and more experienced crocheters share tips and tricks. Meetups at Valley Ranch Library are at 4:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Grades 9-12.