Upcoming Programs and Events
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Programs for Everyone |
| Early Literacy Family Conversations, Lee y Serás (Read and You Will Be) Spanish Sessions: July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. English Sessions: July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. East Arlington Branch ¿Es usted un padre o madre de familia de algún niño de entre 0 y 8 años de edad? Lo invitamos a que se nos una en el fantástico programa de conversación familiar de alfabetización temprana "Lee y Serás". Aprenderá formas fáciles, divertidas y gratuitas de cómo desarrollar las bases para que su niño aprenda a leer y escribir. ¡Los niños hay bienvenidos a asistir con sus padres! Para mayor información llamar al (817)275-3321 Are you a parent of a child that is a newborn up to age 8? We invite you to join us in the fantastic Early Literacy Family Conversation Program, Lee y Serás (Read and You Will Be). You will learn fun, easy, and free ways to develop your child’s building blocks for reading! Children are welcome to attend with parents! For more information call about the program (817)275-3321. |
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Beat the Heat this Summer with Family Movies @ the
Library Every Friday, 2 p.m. Woodland West Branch Everyone knows that June and July are super hot months! What better way to beat the heat then to come into the library and watch a “cool” movie! And, you can’t beat the price, it’s free. Everyone – children, teens, and adults - are welcome to Family Movie Day. We will watch family friendly movies each Friday afternoon all Summer long. Come early, space is limited. |
Programs for Adults |
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Summer Reading Club All Library locationsThe Adult Summer Reading Club is open to library patrons 18 and older. Pick up a reading log at any Arlington Public Library location between June 6 and August 2 and Read! Click here for complete program details. The reading log will be available for download starting June 1. |
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| The Changing Face of Texas Current Demographic Trends & the Future of Texas: An Evening with the State Demographer July 7, 6:45-8 p.m. Northeast Branch Come enjoy an informative discussion with Texas State Demographer Karl Eschbach to learn more about the birth, death, migration, aging, ethnicity, and other population trends in Texas affecting the future of your community. |
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Women Taking Control: A Financial Management Workshop July 29, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Ladies come learn about the options and strategies that will help you achieve your financial goals. Topics include managing money, insurance, investing, retirement and more. |
Woodland West Book Reading Group
First Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Woodland West Branch
Join the Woodland West Book Reading Group for lively discussion of a
variety of books.
| July 7 | The Year Of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest To Follow The Bible As Literally As Possible by A. J. Jacobs |
| August 4 | The Brief History Of The Dead by Kevin Brockmeier |
Lake Arlington Book Reading Group
First Thursday, 6:45 p.m.
Lake Arlington Branch
Join the Lake Arlington Reading Group for lively discussion of a variety of books; however, they focus on mysteries and suspense books. So grab a copy of the book of the month and join us for a lively discussion out of the summer heat.
| July | No meeting |
| August 6 | The Jury Master by Robert Dugoni |
| September 3 | Monkeewrench by P. J. Tracy |
Northeast Book Reading Group
Second Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Northeast Branch
Join the Northeast Arlington Reading Group the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. for good books and good conversation.
| July 14 | Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon |
| August 11 | Telegraph Days by Larry McMurtry |
| September 8 | The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker |
| October 13 | Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut |
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| December 8 | Dewey: a small-town library cat who touched the world by Vicki Myron |
Southwest Morning Book Reading Group
Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.
Southwest Branch
Join the Southwest Arlington Morning Book Reading Group for a lively discussion of a variety of books.
| July 8 | The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 2007 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book |
| August 12 | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, author of the 2003 bestselling novel, The Kite Runner. |
Southwest Page Turners Reading Group
Group Second Thursday, 7 p.m.
Southwest Branch
The Southwest Page Turners discovers new worlds as we leaf through the pages of many exciting books. Explore the world of horses and six shooters this summer as we delve into the Wild West where we invite you to read a timeless western romance and then join us for a classic Gary Cooper western film.
| June 11 | Valley of the Sun by Louis L’Amour |
| July 9 | A Wanted Man by Linda Lael Miller |
| August 13 | Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland |
Good Grounds for Books
Third Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Woodland West Branch
The Woodland West Branch invites all interested readers to join us in a daytime book club. The name for our group is “Good Grounds for Books” because we will have coffee brewing while we talk literature. The aroma should bring you to our small meeting room. We invite participants to bring a book to discuss with the group-either because you like the book or were challenged by your selection. This way we will “talk book” with avid readers and, perhaps, find some new good reads.
Southeast Arlington Book Reading Group
Third Thursday, 7 p.m.
Southeast Branch
Join the Southeast Arlington Book Reading Group for a lively discussion of a variety of books. Refreshments will be served.
| July 16 | No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith |
| August 20 | Ghost At Work by Carolyn Hart |
Programs for ChildrenBe sure to visit our children's
page for complete story time schedule
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Make a Mini-book! |
Get Ready for July 4 @ your Library with two children's programs.
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Happy Birthday U.S.A. July 3, 11 a.m. Southeast Branch Bring out your red, white, and blue at this special story time celebration just in time for our country’s birthday. We will be singing songs and reading stories all about our great land along with a special craft that children can take home. Refreshments will be served. This program is for children ages 3 and up. |
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Still feeling patriotic, check out titles such as these to take home and enjoy:
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Summer Youth Movies Every Wednesday in June and July, 12 p.m. East Arlington Branch Get in out of the heat and enjoy a movie! During the months of June and July, please join the East Branch Children’s Librarian, Mr. Eric, to watch a G-rated movie just for children. Parents and children are invited to bring lunch and watch a great movie! Children between the ages of 5-12 are welcome to come and enjoy the movie! (Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling). |
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Willy Welch July 7, 2:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library Singer, songwriter, and storyteller – all those terms describe Willy Welch. His songs are catchy, his stories amusing, and his enthusiastic performances are guaranteed to charm. This program is for children ages 6-12. |
| Reading, Rhythm, and Rhyme July 8, 2 p.m. Elzie Odom Recreation Center Judy Stock plays the guitar – and whistles – and combs – and spoons! She finds music everywhere and she loves to share that music with her audience. Everyone will enjoy listening and participating in this delightful songfest. This program is for children ages 4-12. |
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Bucky the Cowgirl July 9, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Southeast Branch Margaret Clauder rides into town as Bucky the Cowgirl with her trusty puppet friends for a rootin’ tootin’ comic western show. This program is for children ages 4-10. |
| Magical Beasts of Hogwarts July 9, 2:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library Enter the world of Harry Potter© by creating your very own magical beast. This program is for children ages 6-12. |
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Super Dave and Big
Ern This musical duo combines catchy tunes and silly antics that Children love. The will keep you smiling and humming along with a program full of songs and fun. This program is for children ages 5-12. |
| Strike, Scrape, and Shake July 15, 2:30 p.m. - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center July 15, 7 p.m. - George W. Hawkes Central Library Mark Shelton introduces children to the fascinating world of percussion instruments. This program is for children ages 7 and up. |
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Wild Life on the Move: The Unhuggables These live animals are not cute and cuddly but they are quite fascinating. Wildlife on the Move Wildlife on the Move brings live animals to the library in two separate programs. One contrasts pythons and boa constrictors, the other features snakes, reptiles, and other creatures that are definitely not warm and fuzzy. This program is for children ages 5 and up.
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| History in Your Hands: Moon Landing, 40th Anniversary July 18, 2009 3-4pm Northeast Branch Children will learn more about what it took and how we got there from a former Johnson Space Center tour guide. July 2009 is the 40th Anniversary of the moon landing. They will be able to celebrate man’s most remarkable achievement by creating their very own miniature Apollo rocket. This program is for children ages 6-10. |
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Family Music Adventure
July 24, 10:15 and 11 a.m.
Lake Arlington Branch
Megan Morris of Kindermusik© presents an interactive program of stories and music. Registration required. This program is for children ages 6 months – 7 years.
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George the Magician July 6, 3 p.m. – Lake Arlington Branch July 25, 11 a.m. – George W. Hawkes Central Library July 25, 2 p.m. – Southeast Branch For mystifying magic tricks and sidesplitting comedy, nobody does it better than George. This magician combines magic and comedy into one hilarious program. This program is for children ages 4-12. |
| Game On, Jr. Returns July 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library We are inviting Children in grades 1-6 to sign up for two hours of free play video gaming. To accommodate as many players as possible, there will be two separate sessions – 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. We will have five stations to choose from, with space for multiple players. Advance registration is required. Register starting July 1 by calling the Central Library at 817-459-6900. Summer Reading Club logs and GOcard information will be available, too. Join the fun! This program is for children in grades 1-6. |
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Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom July 28, 9 a.m. Hugh Smith Recreation Center City children get a chance to see where milk really comes from when the mobile dairy classroom rolls into town. This program is for children ages 4-12. |
| Games Galore July 29, 2:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Play our board games or bring your own from home. Registration required. This program is for children ages 9-12. |
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Storytime Theater
July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Dottie Lynn Recreation Center
The talented actors of the Storytime Theater troupe will present “True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk.” This program is for children ages 5-12.
| Bongo Rod and His Coconutty Buddies July 30, 2:30 p.m. Southwest Branch “Bongo” Rod Butler of Radio Station KCBI returns to the library with his Tube Dudes and other crazy puppets for an afternoon of humor and positive messages. After the show, children will be able to make their own tube dude to take home. This program is for children ages 4-12. |
| Final Summer Celebration with Mad Science of Tarrant County August 8, 2–4 p.m. MetroCenter, 1501 W. Pioneer Parkway Everyone is invited to attend our final program to celebrate all the fun and reading we have experienced during the summer. Our special entertainment will be Mad Science of Tarrant County, demonstrating amazing science tricks and facts. Read the Bookworm will be on hand for photo opportunities and there will be additional activities in the lobby before and after the show. We will even have a “corral” where parents can leave their strollers during the program. So head ‘em up and drive on down. Celebrate how much we love libraries and Texas. |
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Programs for TeensBe sure to visit our teen page for
regularly schedule program and
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| Scene It!® Championship for Teens-Guys vs. Ladies! July 21, 1-2:30 p.m. East Arlington Branch Come play the world’s first DVD board game, Scene It!® This game includes song, movie, and picture clips to test your knowledge of movies, TV, famous people, and more. Players answer questions and move their game piece around the board to win. For this program, it will be a battle of the sexes-ladies vs. the guys! This program is for teens grades 7-12. |
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Teen Game Day, Round 2 July 21, 2-5 p.m. Woodland West Branch Play the Wii™ or engage in some old school non-console games. Hang out and have fun! This program is for teens in grades 7-12. |
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Modifying your MySpace™ Pics with Photoshop® |
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Teen Summer Movie Afternoons |
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Pirate Attack! July 8, 2-4:30 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Card Game - Pirates have buried their treasure somewhere in the village of Tabula and now they’ll do anything to keep its secret safe, including disguising themselves as hapless villagers. If we can’t figure out who they are, no one in Tabula will be safe! This program is for teens ages 12-18. |
| Wii™ Free Play Night and Day! July 10, 1:30 – 4 p.m. and July 13, 4 - 7 p.m. Southeast Branch Teens kick off your summer vacation and our Summer Reading Club - TTR.09 with Wii™ gaming at the Southeast Branch! We will also have “unplugged” board games available for those who want to game it old school. All games and equipment will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Check out these titles on gaming: |
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Harry Potter© Mania – July 10, 1:30-5:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library Join the fun with this trivia and crafts program followed by a movie. Snacks provided. Costumes are encouraged. This program is for teens ages 13-18. |
| Harry Potter© Trivia July 10, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Woodland West Branch Think you remember all there is to know about Harry Potter©? Put your muggle brain to the test before the new movie comes out. Registration required due to space limitations. This program is for teens in grades 7-12. Harry Potter© Movie Day July 16, 2 p.m. Woodland West Branch Come see Harry Potter© on DVD. Wizards and muggles welcome. This program is for teens ages 13-18. |
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The Ancient Art of Beading July 16, 3-6 p.m. Southeast Branch The Ancient Art of Beading - Explore the past and express your present as you create jewelry, key chains, charms, and more to keep or share. All supplies provided. This program is for teens in grades 7-12. |
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Beads Make the Hippy July 21, 3-6 p.m. Southwest Branch It's a blast from the hippy past. Make your own beaded necklaces and bracelets. This program is for teens in grades 7-12. |
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Got Tape? Redux
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imagination have to offer as you make everything from unique
(and free!) Father’s Day gifts like wallets, ties, and sturdy bags
for the pool. Whatever you choose to create using the
“strongest tape in the world,” it is sure to survive the test of
time! All supplies provided. This program is for teens
in grades 7-12. |
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Summer Teen Movies Every Tuesday in July, 3 p.m. East Arlington Branch Everyone knows that June and July are super hot months! What better way to beat the heat than to come into the library and watch a “cool” movie! Teens between the ages of 13-17 are welcome to come and enjoy the movie! Southwest is Time Twistin’ at the Movies Join us every other Friday as we watch movies that blur the rules of time. We will travel to the past and the future, and sometimes they will travel to us. For teens ages 13-18. |
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Madden Mondays Every Monday in July, 4 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Think you can outplay anyone on Madden for Wii? Prove it playing mini-games. Winners earn choice prizes. |
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Wii™ Wednesdays Every Wednesday in July, 4 p.m. Northeast Branch Library Prizes for the best players on Wii Sports, Mario Cart, NBA Live or Super Smash Bros. |
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NES™ Games for Teens! Every Thursday in July, 1—3 p.m. East Arlington Branch Think you are a good gamer? Test your modern gaming skills with an afternoon of “old school” gaming on the original NES™ (Nintendo Entertainment System). Super Mario Brothers., Hogan’s Alley, Donkey Kong, and many other games will be played! This program is for teens grades 7-12. |
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Friday
(and Saturday) Free-play!
Every Friday in July, 3-5:30 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio If you love gaming you’ll love this! Every Friday and Saturday this summer the Studio offers free-play gaming on the big screen TV! Games such as Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Soul Calibur III will be available to play. All the equipment will be provided so just bring yourself and your friends! A Studio ID is required but free to all teens ages 13 to 18 who show their own Arlington Public Library card and bring either a picture ID or a parent with ID. |
| Video Editing 101 July 21, 1-3 p.m. George W. Hawkes Central Library, The Studio If you fancy yourself the next Stephen Spielberg then we invite you to learn the basics of how videos are put together. Using Adobe® Premiere®, we will navigate the basics of importing, editing and completing digital videos. Current Studio members are encouraged to attend. If you are not a Studio member and are 13-18 years of age, then bring your personal library card and a photo ID (or parent with ID) and we can make you a Studio member! You will need a Studio membership to participate. Because of the limited number of computers, you must call the Central Library and reserve a laptop. Please call 817-459-6900 or sign up in the Studio. |
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Teen Read-In Challenges August 5, 1-5 p.m. Lake Arlington Branch Can you read for four hours straight? If you think you can pull it off, bring a book (or grab one when you get here), enjoy some free snacks, and read! Stay the whole four hours and you could win a prize! This program is for teens grades 7-12. |