News Release Nicholson Memorial Library System

Block Party Program Develops STEAM Engineering Skills at Garland Library

Your children can develop their engineering skills, an important STEAM concept, by attending Block Party at the Library, a program from the Nicholson Memorial Library System for children ages 4 through 12.

Block Party at the Library is designed to help children test their building skills and stretch their imaginations while having fun. The program challenges participants to use building blocks to create unique structures within one hour. Block Party at the Library takes place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Drive.

Block Party at the Library is a free event open to children ages 4 through 12 and their caregivers. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. The Library provides all supplies used at this event. 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 972-205-2585.

Catch the Trains: Model Railroad Exhibit at the South Garland Branch Library

The Nicholson Memorial Library System’s South Garland Branch Library hosts a free Model Train Exhibit open to the public Aug. 18 to 20.

The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Model Railroad Club. The exhibit’s layout measures 32 by 40 feet with approximately 300 feet of dual mainline track, seven switching areas, an HOn3 narrow-gauge line, and a 30-foot main switching yard. The models represent many eras of railroading from the 1880s to the present day and operate steam, diesel, freight, and passenger equipment.

The exhibit takes place at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. Knowledgeable hobbyists can share their expertise on how to build and run model trains and answer questions during the exhibit.

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 972-205-3931, or visit the website at www.nmls.lib.tx.us

Kids Make Collage Art at Garland Library

Children can learn about artist Henri Matisse and create their own collage art at Art Explorers, a monthly program for children ages 6 through 12 presented by the Nicholson Memorial Library System. The event takes place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Walnut Creek Branch Library.

Children attending Art Explorers learn about different types of art, then use their new skills to create their own masterpieces. At the August event, participants will learn about Matisse and view examples of his abstract collage art. Participants will then use scraps of construction paper and glue to make their own collages inspired by Matisse.

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 two weeks prior to each event. 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.

Fall Storytimes for Children Begin August 29

The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces Fall Storytimes for children and families, Aug. 29 through Nov. 26, 2016.

Central Library

625 Austin St., 972-205-2516

Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Mondays, 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Mondays, 11 a.m.

North Garland Branch Library

3845 North Garland Ave., 972-205-2804

Wee Read (birth to 18 mos.) Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Fridays, 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Fridays, 11 a.m.

South Garland Branch Library

4845 Broadway Blvd., 972-205-3934

Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Family Storytime Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

Walnut Creek Branch Library

3319 Edgewood Drive, 972-205-2585

Family Storytime Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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, please call 972-205-2516.

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. Dallas Zoo staff will present an educational and interactive program at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 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. Donations of gently used books and media for the Friends of the Library book sale are accepted during the program. No registration is required to attend the event, but seats do fill up quickly. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. 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 972-205-2502.