Calendar

Charter Review Committee

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

The "Negro Motorist Green Book" Exhibit

In the Arts Center's Galleries

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.

Girls Who Code: Grades 3-5

Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to learn coding from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on selected Wednesdays this fall at Valley Ranch Library. Registration is required by picking up a packet at the reference desk. The series is held in the program room on the following dates, and may be joined on any date during the series:

Sept. 7
Sept. 21
Oct. 5
Oct. 19
Nov. 2
Nov. 16.

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)

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.

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.

Study Hall: Limited Series for Teens @ West Irving Library

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to study with friends at West Irving Library, with snacks and basic school supplies provided. October dates are Wednesday, Oct. 5, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19.

Inktober: Zentangles

Part of the Inktober Challenge for teens.