Calendar

AquaStars Swim Program

Power H2O Water Aerobics (18 years and older)

Join Power H20 for a medium- to high-intensity water fitness class designed to improve cardio-conditioning, endurance and body toning.

Guard Ready (14 years and older)

All participants are eligible to attend a City of Irving Lifeguard Certification once they have passed the pretests.

In the Arts Center's Galleries

Galleries are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free to view; advance reservations are recommended. In-person guided tours are offered the first Saturday of each month at 2:30 p.m. with advance reservation.

Chautauqua Presents Snake Discovery

During this live presentation, learn about reptiles. All ages.

Game On for Adults

Meet up with others to play board games. Adults.

North Texas Giving Day 2023

This year's Friends of the Irving Library focus is the North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF). Early giving begins as of Sept. 1, and ends as of Sept. 21. Check the Friends website or the Irving Public Library home page for upcoming details.

Storytime Calendar (New Storytimes beginning in September)

Please view the current schedule for all ages at the storytime link.

In September, Valley Ranch Library introduces two family storytime sessions on Tuesdays, one at 6:30 p.m. and a second at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited at these sessions and tickets are required. Tickets are free and are available beginning 30 minutes prior to the storytime session.

Valley Ranch Library also offers preschool storytime at 10:30 on Thursdays, and beginning in September, the last Thursday of the month will be a bilingual English-Spanish preschool storytime.

Please check the holiday calendar for library closures.

Note: Valley Ranch Library will not offer storytime sessions from Oct. 23 through Nov. 12. Storytimes will resume as of Nov. 13.

Craftastic Junior: It's a Surprise!

What craft is planned for today? Make sure to show up and find out at this month's session of Craftastic Junior. Kids.

MiY Zone South: Sew Scrunchies

Learn how to sew a hair scrunchie in the MiY Zone. Adults.

Eco-Tourism Parks for Pollinators

In celebration of pollinators, attend this event to create a snapshot of the variety of local wildlife. Work alongside recreation staff and volunteers to advance the health of local pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.