Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Library

4:00 p.m.; Teens ages 13 to 17 can hang out for games, Wi-Fi and snacks. This program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Bring friends and relax after school. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11399

North Garland Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Thrills and Chills Book Club (Ages 18+) at the Central Library

6:30 p.m.; Readers who enjoy crime fiction and thrillers are invited to join monthly discussions. Each session features a different book plus refreshments. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11359

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Library

4:00 p.m.; Teens ages 13 to 17 can hang out for games, Wi-Fi and snacks. This program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Bring friends and relax after school. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11400

North Garland Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

Fiction Book Club (Ages 18+) at the South Garland Library

6:30 p.m.; Are you an avid reader looking to connect with others? Join us at the South Garland Library for our monthly Book Club, where we explore a new book each month and enjoy light refreshments. All perspectives are welcome — come share your thoughts! https://www.ga......More

6:30 p.m.; Are you an avid reader looking to connect with others? Join us at the South Garland Library for our monthly Book Club, where we explore a new book each month and enjoy light refreshments. All perspectives are welcome — come share your thoughts! https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11373

South Garland Library - 4845 Broadway Blvd. Garland TX 75043

Play & Learn (Ages 0-5) at the Central Library

10:00 a.m.; Families with children ages 0 to 5 can enjoy Play & Learn, a weekly event with toys, games and activities that encourage imagination, creativity and problem-solving. This program offers a chance for children and caregivers to play together. https://www.garla......More

10:00 a.m.; Families with children ages 0 to 5 can enjoy Play & Learn, a weekly event with toys, games and activities that encourage imagination, creativity and problem-solving. This program offers a chance for children and caregivers to play together. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11310

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

All Garland Libraries closed at 6:00 pm

https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11331

- Garland TX 75046

All Garland Libraries closed

https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11332

- Garland TX 75046

All Garland Libraries closed at 6:00 pm

https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11333

- Garland TX 75046

New Year's Day: All Garland Libraries closed

https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11334

- Garland TX 75046

Snowy Wonderland at the Central Library / Paraíso de Nieve de la Biblioteca Central

2:30 p.m.; Join us for an indoor winter adventure with snowflake crafts, treats and a playful snowball fight using pretend snow. Families with children 12 and younger can come and go during the program. No registration required. 2:30 p.m.; ¡Es un Paraíso de Nieve en la......More

2:30 p.m.; Join us for an indoor winter adventure with snowflake crafts, treats and a playful snowball fight using pretend snow. Families with children 12 and younger can come and go during the program. No registration required. 2:30 p.m.; ¡Es un Paraíso de Nieve en la biblioteca! Únase a nosotros para un poco de diversión invernal dentro con algunas manualidades de copos de nieve, golosinas y una pelea de bola de nieve falsa para terminar! No se requiere registro para este programa de ir y venir. Para familias con niños de 12 años o menos. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11493

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

Family Makerspace Workshops at the Central Library

5:00 p.m.; Families with children younger than 13 can explore new technology together through hands-on projects. Each month features a different machine such as a sewing machine, Cricut or 3D printer. Workshops are guided by staff but are not certification classes. Regi......More

5:00 p.m.; Families with children younger than 13 can explore new technology together through hands-on projects. Each month features a different machine such as a sewing machine, Cricut or 3D printer. Workshops are guided by staff but are not certification classes. Registration is required, and one adult per child is necessary. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11325

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central Library

10:00 a.m.; Babies, 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. https://www.garland......More

10:00 a.m.; Babies, 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. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11448

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central Library

11:00 a.m.; Toddler 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. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11459

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040

Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland Library

4:00 p.m.; Teens ages 13 to 17 can hang out for games, Wi-Fi and snacks. This program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Bring friends and relax after school. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11401

North Garland Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040

After School Adventures (Ages 10-17) at the West Garland Library

4:30 p.m.; Looking for something fun to do after school? Swing by the library! Dive into exciting activities, grab a snack and hang out with your friends. Need to catch up on homework? We’ve got you covered! Snacks are free, but only while supplies last. https://www.gar......More

4:30 p.m.; Looking for something fun to do after school? Swing by the library! Dive into exciting activities, grab a snack and hang out with your friends. Need to catch up on homework? We’ve got you covered! Snacks are free, but only while supplies last. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11691

West Garland Library - 3921 W. Walnut St. Garland TX 75042

Sewing Bee, Sewing Open Lab (Ages 13+) at the Central Library

5:00 p.m.; This program is a sewing-specific Open Lab. It is a time for patrons to use the makerspace to work on sewing projects, cut out patterns, borrow our patterns, get sewing-specific help and to socialize with other patrons who are interested in sewing. https://ww......More

5:00 p.m.; This program is a sewing-specific Open Lab. It is a time for patrons to use the makerspace to work on sewing projects, cut out patterns, borrow our patterns, get sewing-specific help and to socialize with other patrons who are interested in sewing. https://www.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11338

Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040