Garland Library Information for October

Tweens Make Lego® Likenesses at Garland Libraries

Tweens ages 10 to 13 can “legofy” themselves by creating customized Lego®-like minifigures at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Tween Scene events in October.

Tween Scene is a program series designed for youth ages 10 through 13, which consists of activities related to fun and interesting themes. Participants also receive book recommendations based on each theme. The program takes place twice a month at various library locations on Thursday evenings.

Participants at the October events will decorate 3-D printed Lego®-like minifigures using acrylic paints. The figures will be presented unassembled. Tweens will paint the individual pieces, then assemble the completed figure. The figures can be made to look like the tweens themselves, like characters from books or TV shows, or be wholly original in appearance.

The first Tween Scene takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, at the South Garland Branch Library, with the second occurring at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, at the North Garland Branch Library.

Registration is required to attend the October Tween Scene events and is limited to twenty participants each. Registration begins two weeks prior to each event at the location where the event will be held.

The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Road. The North Garland Branch Library is located at 3845 N. Garland Ave., at Apollo Road. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information or to register, call 972-205-3933 for the South Garland Branch Library, or 972-205-2804 for the North Garland Branch Library.

Teens Hunt Zombies at Garland Library

Teens ages 13 through 17 can go on a zombie hunt at the South Garland Branch Library on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Zombie Hunt will take the form of a modified game of Marco Polo. Two teens will volunteer to be “zombies” and will be assigned a color and blindfolded. The zombies will try to catch the other participants by tapping them on the shoulder. Teens caught by the zombies will get a bandana of the successful zombie’s color and will begin helping their zombie catch other teens by “freezing” them. The game will end when there is only one “human” left standing. The zombie with the most teammates will win. The game will be played multiple times.

No registration is required to attend this event, which is open to teens ages 13 to 17. The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Road. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information on this program, please call 972-205-3933.

Zoo Animals Visit Garland Library’s Senior Social Hour

Senior citizens can get a preview of the Dallas Zoo at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Senior Social Hour. Zoo staff will present an educational and interactive program at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Central Library, in Downtown Garland.

The program will feature six to eight different animals from around the world, including a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Due to the presence of live animals, refreshments will not be served at this Senior Social Hour event.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Senior Social Hour programs are free and open to anyone 55 years of age and older. No registration is required to attend the event, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Donations of gently-used books and media for the Friends of the Library book sale will be accepted at the program. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, for the latest information. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. Call 972-205-2502 for more information

Adults Learn Job Application Basics at Garland Library

Patrons ages 16 and older can learn the ins and outs of job applications at the library’s job application class. The class will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Central Library, 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland.

The class will cover the basics of filling out applications, explain how to implement keywords from job descriptions, suggest sources for researching a company, and discuss references and cover letters. No registration is required to attend.

The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, or call the library for the latest information. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. Call 972-205-2502 for more information.

Garland Fire Department Teaches Preschoolers about Fire Safety

In honor of Fire Safety Month, preschoolers ages three to five are invited to meet real Garland firefighters at the North Garland Branch Library’s Preschool Storytime—Friday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

Children attending this event will learn about fire safety and receive fire chief hats. The children may also tour fire engines and ambulances if time allows.

For more information on Preschool Storytime, please call 972-205-2804. The North Garland Branch Library is located at 3845 N. Garland Ave. at Apollo Road. Garland. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion.

Kids Make Art for Hispanic Heritage Month at Garland Library

Children ages 6 through 12 can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Frida Kahlo-inspired self-portraits at Art Explorers. The event takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Walnut Creek Branch Library.

Children attending Art Explorers learn about different types of art, then develop their STEAM art skills by creating their own masterpieces. Attendees at the October event will learn about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the 55 self-portraits she created. Participants will also be instructed on how to draw their own self-portraits and will be encouraged to incorporate elements such as nature, animals, and their own unique personalities into their art. Once the drawings are complete, the artists will use color pastels to add the bold pops of color frequently seen in Mexican folk art.

Registration is required to attend each Art Explorer program and is limited to 24 participants. Registration may be completed by phone or in person at the Walnut Creek Branch Library beginning Saturday, Sept. 21. The Walnut Creek Branch Library is located at 3319 Edgewood Drive, in Garland. All supplies are provided by the library. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information on this program, please call 972-205-2585.

Adults Cook the Book at Garland Library

Adults who enjoy cooking can learn new recipes and share their talents with their fellow foodies at Cook the Book, a special program from the Nicholson Memorial Library System. The next Cook the Book event will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the South Garland Branch Library.

In order to register for the event, Cook the Book participants will choose a recipe from a pre-selected cookbook. They will then prepare the recipe at home and bring it to be enjoyed in a buffet-style meal at the library on the event date. The selected cookbook will be available at the Reference Desk at the South Garland Branch Library. The cookbook for October will consist of Mexican food recipes.

Cook the Book is open exclusively to adults ages 18 and older who register for the event. The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Rd. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion.

Adults Discover T-Shirt Yarn Art at Garland Library

Adults can learn how to turn T-shirts into yarn for making coasters, placemats, and rugs at the Garland Library’s next adult craft workshop. The workshop will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the South Garland Branch Library. Each participant will make a coaster with their yarn.

Each crafting workshop features a unique craft project or art piece. Attendees will need to bring their own T-shirt, though all additional supplies will be provided by the library. Registration is required to attend and is limited to twenty-four participants. Registration will begin Saturday, Sept. 21. Call 972-205-3931 to register.

This event is open to adults ages 18 and older. The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Rd. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion.

Teens Attend Interactive Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Screening at Garland Library

Teens ages 13 to 17 can attend an interactive film screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at the South Garland Branch Library. The screening takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.

In Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, four high school students are transported to a jungle through an old video game. There they are transformed into their adult avatars and forced to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives. Will they be able to beat the game and return to the real world, or will they be stuck in the game forever?

Attendees will receive plastic pith helmets and bags of props to use during the screening. The bags will include a letter from character Nigel Billingsley listing the film’s interactive scenes, in addition to glow sticks, character cards, sunglasses, and snacks. Teens will be prompted when it is time to use their props. Registration is required to attend and is limited to twenty participants. Registration begins Saturday, Sept. 28. Call 972-205-3933 to register.

The South Garland Branch Library is located at 4845 Broadway Blvd., at Oates Road. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information, call 972-205-3933.

Garland Library Offers Patrons Mystery Books

Fans of detective novels and mystery fiction can have a unique mystery experience this October by checking out a book without knowing the title or author at Garland’s Central Library.

A special selection of books will be wrapped in brown paper and located on the library’s display shelving. The book’s mystery subgenre—forensic, classic, noir, cozy— will be written on each book’s wrapping. Participants may also fill out a “Case Notes” card to review the book they chose.

The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information on program, please call 972-205-2501.

Adults Attend Interactive Matrix Screening at Garland Library

Adults can celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the film The Matrix by attending an interactive film screening at the Central Library. The screening takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.

In The Matrix, a computer hacker living a double life learns the true nature of reality and his role in the war against the super-computers trying to quash the human rebellion. The Matrix is rated R due to sci-fi violence and language. This event is open to adults ages 18 and older.

The first 50 attendees will receive a bag of props and cues to use at specific times throughout the film. Props will include glow sticks, puppets, and snacks. Attendees are welcome to dress as Matrix characters and quote along with the film.

The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, or call the library for the latest information. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information, call 972-205-2501.

Kids Go on Spy Missions at Garland Library’s Books and Beyond

Children ages 6 through 12 can attend spy school at the Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Books and Beyond program. The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Central Library.

Books and Beyond consists of book discussions and activities related to monthly themes. Each theme incorporates concepts from STEAM learning: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Children use their imaginations to explore the themes and complete the activities, all while socializing with others their age and having fun.

Attendees at the October event can participate in several spy missions, such as creating disguises, cracking codes, and completing an observation test or scavenger hunt.

The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, or call the library for the latest information. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information on this program, please call 972-205-2516.

Adults and Families Build Stomp Rockets at Garland Library

Summer Reading may have ended, but adults and families can continue having space-themed fun by building and launching their own rockets this October. A Stomp Rockets Workshop will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Central Library.

A stomp rocket is a small rocket that is placed on a launcher and powered by stepping on an air pump. Participants at the library’s Stomp Rockets Workshop will use a provided pattern to assemble and decorate a paper rocket. They may then take their rockets to the back lawn of the library to launch. Registration is required to attend and is limited to fifteen families. Registration will begin Saturday, Oct. 12.

The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St., in Downtown Garland. Due to planned construction, event locations are subject to change. Please visit our website, www.library.garlandtx.gov, or call the library for the latest information. Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion. For more information or to register call 972-205-2501.