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Preschool Discovery
Preschool Discovery2022-12-01T09:30:00Preschool Storytime is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters, numbers, and much more that will help develop your preschooler's early literacy skills.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Spanish Preschool Storytime
Spanish Preschool Storytime2022-12-01T10:30:00Los tiempos de cuento consistirán de diferentes temas cada semana incluyendo la familia, el amor, el amistad, los animales y la comida, que a su vez destacará nuestra colección en Español para niños. Se explorará un enfoque en la prealfabetización y alfabetización temprana en Inglés y Español junto con baile, canto y manualidades ocasionales.
The story times will consist of different themes every week including family, love, holidays, friendship, animals and food, which in turn will highlight our Spanish youth collection. A focus on pre-literacy and early literacy in both English and Spanish will be explored along with dancing, singing and occasional crafts.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Adult Game Night
Adult Game Night 2022-12-01T18:00:00Once a month on the first Thursday in the month, have a room available for adult citizens (18+) to gather and play board games, video games, cards or work puzzles provided by the Library.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Romancing the Book Club
Romancing the Book Club2022-12-01T18:30:00Do you like to read romance novels? Join our new book club and get your fill of all things romance!
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting2022-12-01T09:00:00The Garland Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meets at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
Baby Bounce & Read
Baby Bounce & Read2022-12-02T10:00:00Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives.
North Garland Branch Library3845 N. Garland Ave.GarlandTX75040 Baby Bounce & Read
Baby Bounce & Read2022-12-02T10:15:00Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed to incorporate early literacy practices into their everyday lives.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Toddler Time
Toddler Time2022-12-02T11:00:00Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Toddler Time storytimes will be a mixture of age appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, crafts, and parachute play.
North Garland Branch Library3845 N. Garland Ave.GarlandTX75040 Literacy in Motion
Literacy in Motion2022-12-02T11:15:00Join us for some lively stories, songs, and rhymes that will help your little ones develop early literacy skills needed to learn, play, and grow. This storytime is designed for ages 18mos – 3yrs and their caregivers.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 |
Open Play / Juego Abierto
Open Play / Juego Abierto2022-12-03T10:00:00Stop by the library every Saturday for some fun open play! ¡Pase por la biblioteca todos los Sábados para disfrutar de un divertido juego abierto!
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Family Read & Play
Family Read & Play2022-12-03T10:30:00The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. We will use books, movement activities, songs, rhymes, manipulative, and extensions that promote the growth of the child's literacy, brain, and emotional development. We will also model ways caregivers can interact, engage, and be their child's first teacher.
Walnut Creek Branch Library3319 Edgewood Dr.GarlandTX75042 Family Read & Play
Family Read & Play2022-12-03T11:15:00Families with children ages 0 - 5 years will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, songs, and much more!
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Central Library Holiday Maker Fest
Central Library Holiday Maker Fest 2022-12-03T14:00:00In this craft program, patrons will have the ability to make up to three holiday decorations or ornaments.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
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05 Garland City Council Work Session
Garland City Council Work Session2022-12-05T18:00:00The Garland City Council holds its Work Session at 6 p.m. on Mondays preceding Tuesday City Council meetings. Check the agenda for the link.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
06 ESL Conversation Class
ESL Conversation Class2022-12-06T18:30:00Meeting once a week, this interactive conversation group is geared toward improving every day skills in a casual setting.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Garland City Council Regular Meeting
Garland City Council Regular Meeting2022-12-06T19:00:00The Garland City Council holds its Regular Session at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Check the agenda for the link.
City Council Chamber200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
07 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting2022-12-07T19:00:00The Garland Parks and Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
08 Wool Felted Ornaments
Wool Felted Ornaments2022-12-08T17:00:00In this program we will create unique Wool Felted Ornaments by the process of needle felting.
North Garland Branch Library3845 N. Garland Ave.GarlandTX75040 Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board2022-12-08T18:30:00The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens who help give a voice to the desires of teens for library programming.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
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Holiday Maker Fest
Holiday Maker Fest2022-12-10T14:00:00Create your own festive gifts and ornaments this holiday season at our Holiday Maker Fest!
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Saturday Mystery Book Club
Saturday Mystery Book Club2022-12-10T14:00:00Once a month on the second Saturday, adult (18+) patrons will gather at the Central Library to discuss that month’s mystery or thriller book selection.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Holiday Maker Fest
Holiday Maker Fest2022-12-10T14:30:00Join us for a fun afternoon creating holiday themed crafts! This event will consist of four craft stations, with three holiday ornaments and one station for gift wrap. Registration is not required.
Walnut Creek Branch Library3319 Edgewood Dr.GarlandTX75042 |
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Library Board Monthly Meeting2022-12-12T18:00:00The purpose of the Library Board is to advise the City Council on problems relating to the Public Library and to recommend plans and programs to promote the library system for the city. The Board approves library policies, long range plans, and other pertinent documents as they are recommended by Karen Archibald, Director of Libraries.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 Garland City Council Work Session
Garland City Council Work Session2022-12-12T18:00:00The Garland City Council holds its Work Session at 6 p.m. on Mondays preceding Tuesday City Council meetings. Check the agenda for the link.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 Plan Commission Meeting
Plan Commission Meeting2022-12-12T19:00:00The Garland Plan Commission typically holds its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
City Council Chamber200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
13 ESL Conversation Class
ESL Conversation Class2022-12-13T18:30:00Meeting once a week, this interactive conversation group is geared toward improving every day skills in a casual setting.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Garland City Council Regular Meeting
Garland City Council Regular Meeting2022-12-13T19:00:00The Garland City Council holds its Regular Session at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Check the agenda for the link.
City Council Chamber200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
14 Team Tabletop
Team Tabletop2022-12-14T18:00:00Team Tabletop will be a monthly program on Wednesday evenings featuring single-session tabletop role playing games (One-Shot TTRPGs).
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club2022-12-15T18:30:00Adult Book Club meets at 6:30 on the third Thursday of the month at South Garland Branch Library for a lively discussion.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 Novel Ideas (Teen Book Club)
Novel Ideas (Teen Book Club)2022-12-15T18:30:00Novel Ideas is Central Library's new teen book club. Meeting once a month, participants will discuss a book they have read individually.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 Community Multicultural Commission Meeting
Community Multicultural Commission Meeting2022-12-15T18:00:00The Garland Community Multicultural Commission meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Work Session Room200 N. Fifth StreetGarlandTX75040 |
Senior Social Hour: Smooth Brew Quartet
Senior Social Hour: Smooth Brew Quartet2022-12-16T14:00:00Join us for a seasonal a capella quartet performance and audience sing-a-long by the Smooth Brew Quartet!
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
Christmas in México presented by México 2000 Ballet Folklórico
Christmas in México presented by México 2000 Ballet Folklórico2022-12-17T19:00:00For the 20th consecutive year, México 2000 Ballet Folklórico under the direction of Mary and Alex Palencia will be presenting the play "Christmas in México” or “Navidad en México” a Pastorela-Dance.
Granville Arts Center300 N Fifth Street GarlandTX75040 Art Hackers / Hackers de Arte
Art Hackers / Hackers de Arte2022-12-17T14:30:00Art Hackers will be a two class program in which each class will focus on a different art hack and explain the science or ideology behind why it works.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
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Nailed It! Holiday Snacks2022-12-20T15:00:00Inspired by the Netflix show Nailed It!, this program allows teens to express their creativity through holiday-themed snacks - the wackier, the better!
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 ESL Conversation Class
ESL Conversation Class2022-12-20T18:30:00Meeting once a week, this interactive conversation group is geared toward improving every day skills in a casual setting.
South Garland Branch Library4845 Broadway Blvd.GarlandTX75043 |
21 Loteria Night
Loteria Night 2022-12-21T18:00:00In celebration of the Holiday season, Lotería is a popular holiday tradition amongst Hispanic families.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
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Event LocationGarlandTX75046 |
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Noon Years Eve2022-12-31T11:30:00Families of young children are invited to ring in the new year with this Noon Year's Eve party.
Central Library625 Austin St.GarlandTX75040 |
