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Join us at 3:30 p.m. to grow your own Mini Beanstalk!

Here's how it works:

• Visit the Children's Area of the Library to take home a craft kit & instructions (Available Monday-Wednesday)
• Sign up for our virtual craft party in zoom.
• Log in to Zoom on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
• Follow the instructions to create your SRC themed craft
• Show off your creations and make new friends!

Learn about ancient sea creatures and dinosaurs with “Dinosaur George” Blasing, a self-taught paleontologist who enjoys educating children and adults about the amazing creatures that once ruled our planet.

This is a free online Mayor’s Summer Reading Club program for NRH Library patrons ages 6 and older hosted in Zoom, a remote conferencing service. Space is limited; registration is required. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email that has the Zoom meeting link. On the day of the program attendees will copy and paste the link found in the email into their browser's URL bar to sign into the program. We hope to see you there!

The library will be closed for Independence Day. Please use the drive-thru or walk-up book drops to return items during this closure. Please call 817-427-6800 for more information.

Though our building may be closed, our digital library is always open! Download items from our digital collection from anywhere.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a special DIY crafts virtual workshop where they will learn the art of paper folding in a fun and relaxed way. Supplies are limited; registration is required. How It Works:

• Sign up through Eventbrite to reserve your spot
• You'll receive an email with your order number & access link
• Pick up your craft kit Monday-Tuesday from Children's Desk or through Library Express, our curbside delivery service (note: please make sure to have your order number)
• Use the access link in your confirmation email to log in to the Zoom room

Join us for a different craft activity each week! This week we'll be creating a coat of arms and shield.

Here's how it works:

• Visit the Children's Area of the Library to take home a craft kit & instructions (Available Monday-Wednesday)
• Sign up for our virtual craft party in zoom.
• Log in to Zoom on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
• Follow the instructions to create your SRC themed craft
• Show off your creations and make new friends!

Val Oliver will be demonstrating the spinning arts of Yo-Yos, Spin Tops, and Diabolos!

Val is co-owner of Science of Spin, Inc. (formerly Spintastics Skill Toys, Inc) and lead presenter of the Science of Spin school program, active and well-known in the skill toy industry for over 20 years. She is the founder of the Lone Star Spinners Club in Dallas/Fort Worth. She continues to participate annually in State, National, and World competitions, as both a competitor and a judge.

Join us for a different craft activity each week!

Here's how it works:

• Visit the Children's Area of the Library to take home a craft kit & instructions (Available Monday-Wednesday)
• Sign up for our virtual craft party in zoom.
• Log in to Zoom on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
• Follow the instructions to create your SRC themed craft
• Show off your creations and make new friends!

Since he was a little boy, Michael Foux has been interested in snakes, frogs, turtles, and other reptiles. He loves talking about reptiles and wants to pique the curiosity of children to learn more about reptiles. Join Michael as he educates us about reptile traits, natural history, adaptations, and reptiles’ role in the environment.

This is a free online Mayor’s Summer Reading Club program for NRH Library patrons ages 6 and older hosted in Zoom, a remote conferencing service. Space is limited; registration is required. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email that has the Zoom meeting link. On the day of the program attendees will copy and paste the link found in the email into their browser's URL bar to sign into the program. We hope to see you there!

Blood levels are at an all-time low--help others in our community by donating blood! Participants age 16 and older are welcome to stop by the library to give blood with Carter Blood Care from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Due to limited time slots, please consider pre-registering so you can avoid a wait. While reserving a time slot is preferred, walk-ins are welcome.

Storytimes will be premiered live on our Facebook on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. After the premiere, the video will be available on our website and YouTube channel for the duration of our closure. This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is geared towards young children, ages 3-6 years old. This program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Storytime provides a foundation for building a life-long love of books and reading.

Join us for a different craft activity each week!

Here's how it works:

• Visit the Children's Area of the Library to take home a craft kit & instructions (Available Monday-Wednesday)
• Sign up for our virtual craft party in zoom.
• Log in to Zoom on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
• Follow the instructions to create your SRC themed craft
• Show off your creations and make new friends!

Storytimes will be premiered live on our Facebook on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. After the premiere, the video will be available on our website and YouTube channel for the duration of our closure. This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is geared towards young children, ages 3-6 years old. This program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Storytime provides a foundation for building a life-long love of books and reading.

Join Ms. Monica for some STEM fun using LEGOs. Join Ms. Monica for some STEM fun using LEGOs. This is your time to show off your creativity and imagination while having fun building with LEGOs.

BYOL: Bring Your Own LEGOS!

LEGO Challenge is a free online event for NRH Library patrons ages 7 and up hosted in Zoom, a remote conferencing service. Space is limited; registration is required. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email that has the Zoom meeting link. On the day of the LEGO Challenge, attendees will copy and paste the link found in the email into their browser's URL bar to sign into the LEGO Challenge. We hope to see you there!

Storytimes will be premiered live on our Facebook on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. After the premiere, the video will be available on our website and YouTube channel for the duration of our closure. This program is similar to our in-person storytime and is geared towards young children, ages 3-6 years old. This program includes stories, action rhymes, and/or songs. Storytime provides a foundation for building a life-long love of books and reading.