Find us at @ArlingtonTXLib. Please register on our website ahead of time for Zoom or WebEx events.

CHILDRENS EVENTS IN MAY

Register for virtual events on our calendar at arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup.

ONLINE KIDS CHESS CLUBVirtual - Registration Required

Join our online Chess Club on a free, kid-friendly website. For ages 6-16 years. Email Dawn.Reyes@arlingtontx.gov to sign up.

Every Monday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

READ THIS AND THAT!Virtual - Facebook

Join us every Tuesday for middle grade fiction book series recommendations.

Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

CREATE HOUR Southeast Branch Library

With just a few select materials, see what wondrous work of art or invention you can create.

Every Monday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

CREATE HOUR George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

With just a few select materials, see what wondrous work of art or invention you can create.

Every Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

OUTDOOR CRAFT DAYSoutheast Branch Library

Come outside and create! We’ll have lots of sidewalk chalk, bubbles and a summer themed craft for kids! This is a come and go event located outside the front entrance to the library. While visiting the library, participants can pick up information about our annual summer reading challenge!

Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon

READ THIS BOOK CLUBNortheast Branch Library

For students ages 9-12. Bring a book you loved to tell everyone about and then, we will decide what we want to read next! Registration required.

Wednesday, May 5, 4 - 5 p.m.Wednesday, May 19, 4 - 5 p.m.

Thursdays

DISCOVER STEAM Northeast Branch Library

Stop by and see what we will be doing this week! Pick up your activity and supplies for this come-and-go program.

Every Thursday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

OUTDOORS MUSIC TIMELake Arlington Branch Library

An afternoon of songs and a musical story for children ages 2-5 outside! Enjoy classic songs, rhymes, and interactive rhythm activities. Registration required.

Every Thursday, 2 - 2:45 p.m.

VIRTUAL WORLD LANGUAGE STORYTIME MANDARIN Virtual - Registration is required

This storytime offers a great opportunity for the Kinder-1st grade students to hear Mandarin. Thursday, May 13, 5 - 5:30 p.m.

NIGHT OWLS: CREATIVE WRITING FOR TEENSVirtual - Zoom

Do you love creating new characters and developing new worlds? Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our teen creative writing program, Night Owls! Registration required.

Thursday, May 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Thursday, May 27, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Fridays

LITTLE ARTGeorge W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Join us as we explore process art for chil-dren ages 0-5! The experience of creating is the most fun part of art.

Every Friday, 10 a.m. - noon

3D PENSSouthwest Branch Library

A 3D pen “draws” in mid-air, allowing you to instantly form 3D structures, which you can pick up and hold in your hand.

Every Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

LEGO CHALLENGELake Arlington Branch Library

Take the Lego Creative Challenge! Come in each week and see what you can build.

Every Thursday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

See our current hours at arlingtonlibrary.org, or call (817) 459-6900 to speak to our staff.

kits for kids

Asian Voices Read to Me KitMay 5

Southwest Branch Library

Animals Read to Me KitMay 12

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Animals Read to Me KitMay 19

East Library and Recreation Center

These kits are designed to help you support your child’s development at home. The kit includes:

Sensory activity for ages 2-5 and a few of our favorite board or picture books.

Registration required

Marker Process ArtMay 26

Southeast Branch Library

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a variety of activities for all ages. Visit our calendar for more

information and to register.

ASIAN VOICES - READ TO ME BOOK KITMonday, May 3, All DayRegistration required

Southwest Branch Library

HOW TO MAKE BOBA MILK TEA - VIDEO TUTORIALMonday, May 10, 10 a.m.

on Facebook

ORIGAMI KITMonday, May 24, All Day

Registration requiredSouthwest Branch Library

HOW TO MAKE DUMPLINGS - VIDEO TUTORIALMonday, May 24, 10 a.m.

on Facebook

Discover your story! Join us to learn about all the fun activities happening this summer.

The Library and the Parks department are teaming up to share all our amazing summer programs with you! We will have games, crafts, and other activities for all ages. Come play and

learn about our summer programs!

This come-and-go event will be both inside and outside and we encourage all participants to practice social distancing during the program.

Summer Programs KickoffSATURDAY, MAY 22, 10 A.M. - NOON

East Library and Recreation Center1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010

Find us at @ArlingtonTXLib. Please register on our website ahead of time for Zoom or WebEx events.ADULT EVENTS IN MAY

CLUB DE LECTURA EN ESPAÑOLVirtual - Zoom

¡Únete a este Club de libros en español! Regístrate en nuestro calendario.

Tuesday, May 25, 7 - 8 p.m.

GOOD GROUNDS BOOK CLUBVirtual - Zoom

A “choose your own book” discussion group. Read whatever interests you, then come talk about it. All readers are welcome!

Wednesday, May 19, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

BE BOOKISH: BOOK DISCUSSIONVirtual - Zoom

Join us for Be Bookish’s book discussion of the month! We’ll discuss the books we got from the month’s Young Adult Fiction kit. 

Monday, May 24, 7 - 8:00 p.m.

NIGHT OUT BOOK CLUB Virtual - Zoom

Have a Night Out In with the library! May - Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero. Registration required.

Thursday, May 13, 7 - 8 p.m.

BE BOOKISH: A YOUNG ADULT FICTION KITGeorge W. Hawkes Downtown Library

It’s time to Be Bookish again! Each kit comes with two small activities and a book that will be checked out to you for three weeks.

Monday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SOUTHWEST MORNING READING GROUPVirtual - Zoom

Love reading and talking about books? Join us for a monthly book discussion. Registration required.

Wednesday, May 12, 11 a.m. - noon

DIY BATH PRODUCTSSoutheast Branch Library

Learn simple bath products recipes that you can replicate at home. Supplies will be provided, attendees can bring their personal scented or essential oils to use if they wish.

Friday, May 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST SPINE CRACKERSVirtual - Zoom

Join the Southwest Spine Crackers on the third Thursday of each month for a lively book discussion! Registration required.

Thursday, May 20, 7 - 8 p.m.

See our current hours at arlingtonlibrary.org, or call (817) 459-6900 to speak to our staff.

GENEALOGYDROP-IN

The Genealogy and Local History Librarian is available to assist

with research at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

VIRTUALGENEALOGY CLASSES

Mondays in May10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11Arlington Genealogical Society

Meeting, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom

Thursdays in May 3 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 26Family Heroes - Veterans, 7:00 p.m.

on Zoom

PINCH POTS

Saturday, May 8, noon - 2 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

KNEE POTS

Saturday, May 15, noon - 2 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

MANDALA!

Saturday, May 22, noon - 2 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

MAKE BEADS

Wednesday, May 26, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Virtual - Zoom

De-stress Tuesdays for Teens

4:30 P.M. ON DISCORD

Join us on Arlington Public Library’s Teen Corner Discord to de-stress and learn self-care

tips! Each week, we will be doing a different activity. Register online.

Citizenship Classes 10 week classesHistory and civicsU.S. Citizenship exam tipsIntermediate English skills are recommended

High School Equivalency14 week classesReading, writing, social studies, math and scienceStudy for GED or HiSet exam

English as a Second Language14 week classesLearn English as an adultSmall group classes

ADULT EDUCATIONSign up for free classes at

arlingtonlibrary.org/adult-education or call us at (817) 459-6912

WORK WITH THE CITY: SUPPLIER MEETINGVirtual - Zoom

Purchasing staff from AISD and the City will be available to meet with new vendors. Registration required.

Friday, May 14, 11 a.m. - noon

Register for virtual events on our calendar at arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup.

VIDEO TUTORIALSON FACEBOOK

WEDNESDAYS AT 10 A.M.

Explore new art mediums and create simple projects from the comfort of your own home!

GEOMETRIC JEWELRY MAY 12

COFFEE BEAN FRAMEMAY 19

PAINT WITH MEMAY 5

LEARN THE BASICS OF PHOTO EDITINGFRIDAY, MAY 7, 11 A.M.- NOONEAST LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER

POP UPS!

COMPUTER CLASSES

MICROSOFT WORD 101TUESDAY, MAY 11, 10 A.M. - NOONGEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTON LIBRARY

MICROSOFT EXCEL 101THURSDAY, MAY 13, 10- 1 P.M.GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTON LIBRARY

MICROSOFT WORD 201TUESDAY, MAY 18, 10 A.M. - NOONGEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTON LIBRARY

CLASES EN ESPAÑOLSEGURIDAD EN INTERNETTUESDAY, MAY 25, 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.EAST LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER

BÚSQUEDA DE TRABAJOWEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.EAST LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER

CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS DE LA COMPUTADORATHURSDAY, MAY 27, 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.EAST LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER

MICROSOFT EXCEL 201THURSDAY, MAY 20, 10 A.M.- 1 P.M.GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTON LIBRARY

MICROSOFT EXCEL OPEN LABTHURSDAY, MAY 27, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTON LIBRARY

LEARN NEW SKILLS TO GET AHEAD AT HOME AND WORK

LASER CUTTERGeorge W. Hawkes Downtown Library

The laser cutter cuts, engraves, and scores a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, and leather to create a myriad of projects.

Saturday, May 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 24, 4 - 5 p.m.

3D PRINTEREast Library and Recreation Center

People of all ages and families are invited to join us for a 3D Printing demonstration.

Tuesday, May 11, 4 - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 25, 4 - 5 p.m.

CLASSES AT GEORGE W. HAWKES DOWNTOWN LIBRARYTo maintain social distancing, these programs require registration. Masks

are encouraged. Participants will receive their own individual supplies. Programs for ages 18+.

SEWING: APRON PATTERN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 4 P.M.

QUILTING MACHINE BASICSFRIDAY, MAY 7, 4 P.M.

CRICUTTHURSDAY, MAY 13, 4 P.M.

EMBROIDERY PATCHESMONDAY, MAY 10, 11:30 A.M.

MAKE WITH US!EXPLORE NEW

TECHNOLOGY FOR FREE

CROCHET CORNERSATURDAY, MAY 1, 10:30 A.M.

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 10:30 A.M.

INTRODUCTION TO CARVEYTHURSDAY, MAY 27, 4 P.M.

3D PRINTING: KEYCHAINFRIDAY, MAY 28, 4 P.M.

INTRODUCTION TO SERGERTHURSDAY, MAY 20, 4 P.M.

SEWING: APRON PATTERN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 4 P.M.