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Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers.

Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes, and songs. Storytime provides a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.

Make creepy clay creations at this Fall Make-A-Thon event!

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using TinkerCAD

Learn how to to get the most out of your free Google account with docs, sheets, drive, and more! You use Google every day, but are you using Google like a Pro? These free Google products will get you using Google beyond searching and emailing.

Enjoy an evening of cooperative board games at this month's Teen Game Night!

Learn the basics of quilting on our Janome Artistic Star XLQ 18'x8' Quilting Machine. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the long arm quilting machine in The Maker Spot. All class attendees must have an NRH library card in good standing.

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers.

The Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest is pulling double duty this year! First, tune in to one of our virtual discussions or workshops on Friday, October 15 (perfect for classes to watch together), with special guests like Neal Shusterman (Scythe) and fan-favorite manga drawing workshops with Misako Rocks. Then, drop by the NRH Library on October 16 for our live & in-person event! We'll have free lunch and snacks, engaging panel discussions, book signings, and a special keynote with April Henry (Playing with Fire) and Brigid Kemmerer (A Curse So Dark and Lonely). MCTBF is a FREE yearly event where teens in the DFW area have the chance to meet their favorite authors and other book-loving teens.

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is a business and residential information database used for reference and market research. This is a great tool for small business owners, business students, marketing researchers, and job hunters. Bring your lunch and join us for this informative hour-long session to learn more.

Stop by and work on your Halloween costume at this Fall Make-A-Thon event!

Like to read? Want to make new friends? Join us for Book Break– our monthly book club for adults to read a book, have some fun, and meet new people. Currently, the group in the Libray's Community Room while socially distanced on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Learn the basics of sewing on our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot. After you learn about the machine's parts, we'll guide you through a beginner pillowcase project. Please arrive early to the class so that it can begin on time.

Flex your engineering muscles at our first-ever pumpkin catapulting contest!

Enjoy an evening of intimate and captivating chamber music by the Odysseus Chamber Players, a McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra ensemble. They will perform Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major, led by Jason Lim, the Artistic Director and conductor of the Odysseus North Texas Chamber Orchestra, a group he founded in 2012.

Learn the basics of using our new Cricut Maker. Registration is required.

Drop by the Library for a fun craft for ages 3 and up! 1 craft per child; supplies are provided. This is a come-and-go event, so drop by anytime during 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of quilting on our Janome Artistic Star XLQ 18'x8' Quilting Machine. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the long arm quilting machine in The Maker Spot. All class attendees must have an NRH library card in good standing. Registration is required.