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03 Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.December 3, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Polly's Room
Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.2019-12-03T10:00:00This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger play, action rhymes, and songs. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. After the program, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to stay and play with other attendees.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.December 3, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Library Community Room
Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.2019-12-03T16:00:00Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts from ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary; just show up! Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Library Community Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
04 Story Time 10:15 a.m.December 4, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 10:15 a.m.2019-12-04T10:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Story Time 11:15 a.m.December 4, 2019, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 11:15 a.m.2019-12-04T11:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Trim the Tree 4:00 p.m.December 4, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Polly's Room
Trim the Tree 4:00 p.m.2019-12-04T16:00:00It's time to trim our tree and we need your help!
Children are invited to make an ornament to hang on the Library’s Christmas Tree on Wednesday, December 4. Trim the tree activities will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free for children of all ages; supplies are provided.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
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06 Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival 6:00 p.m.December 6, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival 6:00 p.m.2019-12-06T18:00:00North Richland Hills will celebrate the 2019 Christmas season with the Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival on Friday, December 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza, Stormy Plaza and NRH Library along Hawk Avenue and Grand Avenue.
Visit Santa's Workshop in the Library to enjoy 14 holiday-themed crafts and activities (ages 3 and up). The cost to take part in the crafts is $3 per child. To be able to complete the crafts by 9 p.m., the line will close at 8:30 p.m. or earlier if tickets sell out. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event Location9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Library Closing at NoonDecember 6, 2019, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Library Closing at Noon2019-12-06T12:00:00In order to assist in setting up for the City's annual Night of Holiday Magic event, the Library will be closing early at noon. As our parking lot and the streets around the Library will be closed for this event, the outside book returns will be unavailable. Please call 817-427-6800 or go online to renew items. No items will be due on this day, so no fines should accrue.
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09 Socrates Café 6:30 p.m.December 9, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Library Board Room
Socrates Café 6:30 p.m.2019-12-09T18:30:00You do not have to be a philosopher to enjoy an exchange of ideas with other adults on topics limited only by your imagination. New faces warmly welcomed. No homework required! Please contact the Reference Desk at 817-427-6814 for more information.
Library Board Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Long Arm Quilting Machine Basics 9:00 a.m.December 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ The Maker Spot
Long Arm Quilting Machine Basics 9:00 a.m.2019-12-09T09:00:00Learn 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. Please read The Maker Usage Policy for more information. All attendees must complete a Maker Agreement before attending the class. This class is open to those 17 years old and older.
Attendees must have basic sewing and quilting knowledge. This class will teach only how to use the machine, not how to create a quilt.
The Maker Spot9015 Grand Ave.North Richland HillsTX76180 Start Your Business 3:00 p.m.December 9, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Library Board Room
Start Your Business 3:00 p.m.2019-12-09T15:00:00Thinking about starting a business? Need the basics or learn where to go to for help? This workshop introduces you to the business planning process. If you want to turn your idea into a business, this seminar is critical to:
- Define your business idea
- Understand what a Business Plan is and why it’s necessary
- Business legal structure, and Permits & licenses requirements
- Where to turn for help
Library Board Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
10 Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.December 10, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Polly's Room
Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.2019-12-10T10:00:00This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger play, action rhymes, and songs. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. After the program, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to stay and play with other attendees.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.December 10, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Library Community Room
Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.2019-12-10T16:00:00Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts from ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary; just show up! Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Library Community Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Holiday TinkerCAD 5:30 p.m.December 10, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ The Maker Spot
Holiday TinkerCAD 5:30 p.m.2019-12-10T17:30:00Make Christmas extra merry this year with a homemade ornament! Join us in The Maker Spot on Tuesday, December 10 to create your own holiday ornament while learning the basics of 3D modeling in TinkerCAD, a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design. TinkerCAD is beginner-friendly, and a great introduction working in Autodesk modeling software. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Please read The Maker Usage Policy for more information. All attendees must complete a Maker Agreement before attending the class. Please arrive early to the class so that it can begin on time.
This class is open to those 10 years of age and older. Children ages 10-13 must have a parent attend class with them.
In this class you will learn:
- The basics of solid modeling with CAD
- Basic TinkerCAD commands
- How to create a custom 3D holiday Ornament that can eventually be 3d printed
Please select your registration option below
The Maker Spot9015 Grand Ave.North Richland HillsTX76180 |
11 Story Time 10:15 a.m.December 11, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 10:15 a.m.2019-12-11T10:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Story Time 11:15 a.m.December 11, 2019, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 11:15 a.m.2019-12-11T11:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Make-it/Take-it Craft: Paper Plate Grinch 4:00 p.m.December 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Children's Area
Make-it/Take-it Craft: Paper Plate Grinch 4:00 p.m.2019-12-11T16:00:00Even the Grinch can't resist the holiday fun this year! Children can make their own Grinch face using paper plates from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Children's area of the Library.
Best for ages 3 and up. 1 craft per child; supplies are provided.
Children's Area9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
12 DIY Beaded Leather Bracelet 5:00 p.m.December 12, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ The Maker Spot
DIY Beaded Leather Bracelet 5:00 p.m.2019-12-12T17:00:00Learn how to size and start a single wrap beaded leather bracelet in this introductory class. You will also learn how to weave the beads onto your leather band and finish your bracelet. All supplies for this class are provided but registration is required.
This class is open to those ages 12 and older. Children ages 13 and under must have a parent attend with them, but only the child attending should be registered.
The Maker Spot9015 Grand Ave.North Richland HillsTX76180 |
13 3D Printing Basics 4:00 p.m.December 13, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ The Maker Spot
3D Printing Basics 4:00 p.m.2019-12-13T16:00:00Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot.
In this class, you will learn:
- Basic parts of the printer
- The slicing and printer control software programs
- How the printing process works
- How to print objects safely
- How to properly shut the equipment down
- Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
- Equipment reservation process and print pricing
Please note that this class does not cover creating a 3D model.
All class attendees must have an NRH library card in good standing. Please read The Maker Usage Policy for more information. All attendees must complete a Maker Agreement before attending the class.
This class is open to those 9 years old and older. Children ages 9-13 must have a parent attend class with them. Please arrive early to the class so that it can
The Maker Spot9015 Grand Ave.North Richland HillsTX76180 |
14 Colored Pencil Art Class 10:00 a.m.December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ The Maker Spot
Colored Pencil Art Class 10:00 a.m.2019-12-14T10:00:00This class focuses on the basics of drawing using colored pencils and various photo references. Students will be able to take home their finished art at the end of class. Supplies are provided. This class is open to ages 8 and up.
In this class you will learn:
- Drawing using a photo reference
- Proper use of colored pencils
- Proper shading and line techniques
The Maker Spot9015 Grand Ave.North Richland HillsTX76180 |
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16 Blood Drive Noon-4:00 p.m.December 16, 2019, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Community Room
Blood Drive Noon-4:00 p.m.2019-12-16T12:00:00Help 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 noon - 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is available for those who would like to schedule a specific time to give.
Library Community Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Fall Concert Series: The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir 7:00 p.m.December 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Lobby
Fall Concert Series: The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir 7:00 p.m.2019-12-16T19:00:00Join us for our last free concert of the season!
Using 6 octaves of Schulmerich handbells The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir will present a dynamic performance of audience favorites mixed with Christmas themed arrangements!
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas -- The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir has evolved into a world-renowned musical organization that has brought critical acclaim and praise from all across the globe.
Library Lobby9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
17 Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Polly's Room
Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.2019-12-17T10:00:00This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger play, action rhymes, and songs. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. After the program, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to stay and play with other attendees.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.December 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Library Community Room
Chess Club 4:00-5:30 p.m.2019-12-17T16:00:00Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts from ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary; just show up! Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
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Book Break 1:00 p.m.December 18, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Library Board Room
Book Break 1:00 p.m.2019-12-18T13:00:00Like 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. The group meets in the Library Board Room on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome!
View the 2019 reading schedule here.
Please contact the Reference Desk at 817-427-6814 for more information.
Library Board Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Story Time 10:15 a.m.December 18, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 10:15 a.m.2019-12-18T10:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Story Time 11:15 a.m.December 18, 2019, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Polly's Room
Story Time 11:15 a.m.2019-12-18T11:15:00Young children, ages 3 to 6 years, are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, action rhymes and/or songs during this 30-minute program. Storytimes provide a foundation for building a lifelong love of books and reading. After each program, children and their caregivers are invited to stay for a fun craft activity. Please call the Children’s Department at 817-427-6818 for more information.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Make-it/Take-it Craft: Holiday Lights 4:00 p.m.December 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Children's Area
Make-it/Take-it Craft: Holiday Lights 4:00 p.m.2019-12-18T16:00:00Drop by the Library between 4:00-6:00 p.m. to make a holiday craft to take home celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Best for ages 3 and up. 1 craft per child; supplies are provided.
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24 Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.December 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Polly's Room
Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.2019-12-24T10:00:00This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger play, action rhymes, and songs. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. After the program, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to stay and play with other attendees.
Polly's Room9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 Library Closing at 6:00 PMDecember 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ The library will be closing early for Christmas Eve. Please use the drive-thru or walk-up book drops to return items during this closure. Please call 817-427-6800 for more information.
Library Closing at 6:00 PM2019-12-24T18:00:00
The library will be closing early for Christmas Eve. Please use the drive-thru or walk-up book drops to return items during this closure. Please call 817-427-6800 for more information.9015 Grand AvenueNorth Richland HillsTX76180 |
25 Library Closed for ChristmasDecember 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Library Closed for Christmas2019-12-25T09:00:00The library will be closed for the Christmas holiday. Items can be returned through the drive-thru or walk-up book drops. Even though our buildings may be closed, you can access your account through our digital library 24/7!
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31 Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.December 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Polly's Room
Toddler Time 10:00 a.m.2019-12-31T10:00:00This 30-minute interactive program for Toddlers, 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers features stories, finger play, action rhymes, and songs. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. After the program, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to stay and play with other attendees.
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