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The annual
Summer
Reading
Challenge kicks
off for children
and teens
Summer
author
series
features 13
YA novelists
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Register now
for Valley
Ranch Library’s
winning college
essay workshop
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Stepping
Stones to 5
premieres
June 27
2015 SUPER SUMMER SPECTACULAR
Ready or not, summer is nearly here, which for most
parents mean finding activities to keep the kids busy.
In this issue of Library Connect you will find two months
filled with fun and educational programs for children and
teens happening nearly every day of the week. The
Summer Reading Challenge can fill in the gaps of
unscheduled time with great books and prizes to keep
everyone reading through the summer. Did you know
reading to your child or listening to audiobooks can be
included on the children, teen and adult reading logs?
And if you’re stumped about finding a book that will
keep your child entertained, Irving Public Library’s
children and teen staff have great suggestions and
reading lists you can take home.
If you’re an educator, summertime is probably filled with
taking classes, teaching summer school, and completing
projects. The Irving Public Library is here to support you
with these endeavors. We provide a place to recharge
and renew with plenty of books, eBooks, movies,
audiobooks, and adult programs including the new
science fiction & fantasy book club, Unicorns in Space,
and the Irving Writer’s Salon.
Please pass along this publication to students, families
and fellow teachers. Back issues can be found in the
Library News section of our website, which also has a
subscription link. The next issue will be our back-toschool edition with news about this year’s Community
Read event.
Have a great summer!
At the Irving Public Library, there is never a dull moment and summer is no
exception. Are you ready for some high-octane fun or want to experience the
kind of adventure you can only find a in a good book? Then you will want to
take part in our Summer Reading Challenge. Adults tend to think that SRC is
only for kids, but there is also a program for adults, complete with book clubs,
fun adult events and prizes. You can still grab the kids and visit your
neighborhood library for free, weekly top-notch performances and special
author visits. You won’t be disappointed.
Children’s Summer Reading Challenge
During the library’s Summer Reading
Challenge (SRC): Every Hero Has a Story,
the library will be filled with caped
crusading librarians, fantastic reads and
powerful performers. Parents will be glad
to know that SRC’s purpose is to excite
Irving’s youth about learning and improve
their reading skills. It may seem like three
short months, but summer is when
children are most susceptible to learning
loss. The Summer Reading Challenge helps
students stay on course academically
while developing a lifelong love of books.
SRC’s idea is simple: read books, attend
cool programs and earn prizes. Here are
some key facts:
 Start reading June 1. Logs have been
handed out to most students in Irving in
May, and will be available at all library
locations from June 1 through Aug. 15.
 Read 20 minutes each day for seven
days per prize level, up to 5 levels
 Beginning June 7, return completed logs
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to receive awards, such as certificates,
superhero bracelets, books, a make-yourown comic kit and a superhero medal for
finishing the challenge. Prizes are available Teen Summer Reading Challenge:
while supplies last.
Unmask
This summer, teens will be challenged to
Children will uncover their own super
Unmask and find themselves in a book or
talents, hear about larger-than-life
at fun library events. In addition to all the
legends, meet new friends and experience great benefits that come with reading
boundless fun at weekly events hosted at over the summer, teens can earn free
each Irving library. The event series kicks- books and prizes for meeting their weekly
off June 6 with games, crafts and
challenges. One lucky student will win a
refreshments at the South Irving Library
drawing for an iPad mini. Reading logs
and continues until July 31. Programs take double as drawing entry forms, and
place at 2:30 p.m. weekly on the following students can turn in one reading log per
days:
week.
 Mondays at East Branch Library,
440 S. Nursery Road
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge
 Tuesdays at West Irving Library,
event line-up has something for just about
4444 W. Rochelle Road
every teen. Want to draw manga like a
 Wednesdays at Valley Ranch Library,
pro? Come to one of the library’s comic
401 Cimarron Trail
book drawing workshops. Are you a gamer
 Saturdays at South Irving Library,
or a girly girl at heart? There are gaming
601 Schulze Drive
marathons and crafting events just for
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you! Want to step into the world of your
favorite Young Adult authors? The library
will be hosting a total of 10 exclusive
The Summer Reading Challenge is
author events for teens, featuring at least
sponsored by the Irving Public Library 13 Young Adult novelists, possibly more!
and Friends of the Irving Public Library. Check out the Teen Special Events
Calendar for details on all SRC events.
Stories come to life at the Irving Public Library this summer when teens meet visiting Young Adult (YA) authors and discover new
books. Unmask Teen Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) is a great time to meet bestselling and up-and-coming writers at several fun
parties and panels planned in June and July. These are not your average book signing events! Teens can sit with and talk to
nationally known, published authors and bond over crafts, games and refreshments. All YA author events are highlighted in the
Teen Events Calendar. SRC teen author events are listed below by location.
South Irving Library
Want a chance to win an iPod shuffle and iTunes gift cards at a
scavenger hunt celebrating the works of an author who is no
stranger to the Irving Public Library on June 16? Check the Big
Events calendar to ”unmask” his or her identity! Strong
heroines who write their own destinies will be the theme when
YA writers Jennifer Armentrout (Lux series), Jenny Martin
(Tracked), Mary Pearson (the Remnant Chronicles), Meredith
Moore (I am Her Revenge) and Becky Wallace (The
Storyspinner) arrive for the Unmasked author party and panel
July 16.
Valley Ranch Library
Author Varsha Bajaj brings her deliciously fun story Abby
Spencer Goes to Bollywood to fans on June 18 for an afternoon
teen party and evening book discussion and signing. The
dynamic duo of Rachel Caine (Morganville Vampires) and
Shanna Swendson (Enchanted Inc.) will be the celebrated
guests at an evening book launch party on July 23 for their
latest works Ink and Bone and Rebel Mechanics, respectively.
An end of SRC author party and book signing featuring Laini
Taylor (Daughter of Smoke and Bones series) rounds out the
month on July 30.
West Irving Library
Superheroes and the supernatural are celebrated at West
Irving Library this summer starting June 11 with the Behind the
Hero Author afternoon party and evening panel. Authors
Jeramey Kraatz (The Cloak Society series), Lee Bacon (Joshua
Dread series), Katherine Catmull (Summer and Bird), and Kelsey
Macke (Damsel Distressed) will discuss hot topics, heroic
characters, overcoming obstacles and teens remaining true to
themselves.
Afternoon author parties are exclusively for teens. What if
you’re an adult who loves YA? Authors will often make a
second appearance at an evening author panel open to adults
and teens. Along with book sales and autographs, expect deep
moments, plenty of laughter, decadent desserts, fanciful
decorations and photo ops during our author panels. To see
which YA author visits are open to adults year-round, check out
our Adult Events calendar.
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Irving Public Library’s Stepping Stones to 5 monthly program will get children up to
age 5 reading, writing, talking, singing and playing as they prepare for their first day of
school. Goals of the series are to support school readiness, foster a love of books and
reading, and provide parents with practical learning activities with their children.
Attend one or all of these events at the South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive:
Dallas Puppet Theater, 10:30 a.m. June 27. The series kicksoff with a special presentation by the Dallas Puppet Theater
of the classic story The Tortoise and the Hare followed by an
opportunity to meet small live animals.
Gardening for Kids, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 29. Learn how to plant
seeds in containers and make crafts at this event led by the
Texas Discovery Gardens.
Yogees Yoga 4 Kids, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26. Stephanie Spett
introduces the practice and health benefits of yoga for
children through stretching, stories, games and music. Yoga
mats will be provided.
Chinese Story Time, 10:30 a.m. July 25. Children will learn
basic Mandarin Chinese phrases at this fun and interactive
storytime by Linda Li, founder of Park Cities Chinese School.
Crafts and activities follow the program. The event is
presented in English.
Fall Fun for Families, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24. The Irving Arts
Center will lead children in hands-on art projects, crafts,
activities and group stories.
Follow up each visit with a trip to the South Irving Library’s Discovery Zone. Children can reinforce reading concepts at literacy
kiosks, develop spatial skills at the Lego table, learn cause and effect by stomping on lava floor tiles, and play educational
games on touch screen TV’s! Call (972) 721-2606 for more information.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
South Irving
Library
Play and Learn
10:30 a.m.
Toddler
10:30 a.m.
Bilingual
7 p.m.
Valley Ranch
Library
Mother Goose
10:30 a.m.
Family
11 a.m.
Bilingual
4:30 p.m.
Preschool
10:30 a.m.
Family
7 p.m.
Family
7 p.m.
East Branch
Library
West Irving
Library
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Mother Goose is for infants 4 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime is for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3 to 6 years.
Family Storytime can be attended together by parents and
children up to 5 years of age. Activities are designed so children
and parents can participate together.
Bilingual Family Storytime is for parents and children up to 5
years of age and their siblings. Presented in both English and
Spanish.
Toddler
10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose
10:30 a.m.
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Family
7 p.m.
Friday
Saturday
1, 2, Me &
You
10:30 a.m.
Play and
Learn
10:30 a.m.
Family
11 a.m.
Play & Learn is an enhanced storytime that encourages families
to play and read together using activity stations, puppets, songs
and read-alongs. Registration is encouraged.
1, 2, Me & You is an interactive program designed to
bridge the gap between Mother Goose and Toddler
Storytime, and is perfect for one and two year olds.
Special Bilingual Storytime: Meet a Clown
* June 23, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
* June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Visit with Henry Castillo, a Ringling Brothers Circus clown!
The Joy of Play
June 6, 10:30 a.m.
Learn how play enhances a child's overall
development and reading skills with Gracie
Whitley, director with Kids In-Home Therapy
Services, LLC.
Speech and Language Development
July 18, 10:30 a.m.
Learn about language
development for babies
and toddlers, and how to help them with prereading skills
Special Storytime with KidsNotes
July 14, 11 a.m.
East Branch Library
The Las Colinas Orchestra's KidsNotes program lets young
children hear, see, touch, and explore musical instruments.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick-Off
June 20, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Preschoolers and their families will enjoy an
afternoon of music, singing, magic and fun!
Families receive a 1KB4K reading log to track
reading. Free treats!
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BOOKS & READING
Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff
June 6, 2:30 p.m.
Pick up a reading log, join in activities and
learn about upcoming events at the library.
First Look Book Club
June 10 and July 8, 4:30 p.m.
Book club for grades 3-6.
Kids Only Book Club
For kids in grades 3-6.
Captain Underpants
Party
July 27, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
DIY & CRAFTING
Summer Family Crafts
June 6, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Build it with LEGOs
June 27, July 11, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Superhero Masquerade Craft Party
July 15, 2:30 p.m.
Decorate your own superhero mask and
enjoy fun activities including taking a
picture in front of our life-like cityscape!
Create Your Own Superhero Crafts
July 20, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Make superhero-themed crafts, including
capes and masks.
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CULTURE & SCIENCE
Mad Science presents the
Science of Superheroes
June 8, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Creature Teacher presents
Animal Superpowers!
* June 15, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
* June 20, 2:30 p.m.
* July 8, 2:30 p.m.
* July 28, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
KidsNotes with the
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra
* June 18, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
* July 14, 11 a.m.
East Branch Library
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra
introduces children and teens to musical
instruments.
Dangerous Edison's Magnificent Traveling
Science Emporium
* June 24, 2:30 p.m.
* July 18, 2:30 p.m.
Join us for Dangerous Edison’s unique
science-themed demonstrations and
hands-on fun. You’ll be left mystified!
Hero Dogs!
June 23, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Dogs and their trainers from the Patriot
Paws Service Dogs, and therapy dogs share
their special stories.
Snakes Alive!
July 11, 2:30 p.m.
The Perot Museum presents Superhero
Science
* June 30, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
* July 13, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Science in 30: Build a Film
Canister Rocket
* June 11, 4:30 p.m.
* June 25, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Science in 30: A Bubble
Inside a Bubble
* July 9, 4:30 p.m.
* July 23, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
601 Schulze Drive
2 to 3 p.m.
Mon.-Fri.
East Branch Library
404 S. Nursery Rd.
2 to 3 p.m. Mon.,
Wed. & Thurs.
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Tuesdays
West Irving Library
4444 W. Rochelle Rd.
3 to 4 p.m.
Mon.-Fri.
401 Cimarron Trail
2 to 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
REACH OUT
GENERAL FUN!
Boocoos the Clown
* June 3, 2:30 p.m.
* July 7, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Burks Puppet Theater
presents Showtime!
June 9, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
An afternoon of puppets, music, singing
and fun!
Brett Roberts' Magic Show:
Heroes Around the World
* June 22, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
* July 14, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
* July 25, 2:30 p.m.
* July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Blue Shoes:
Stories, Music and Fun!
Summer Fun Puppet Show & Craft
* June 27, 2:30 p.m.
June 10, 2:30 p.m.
* July 21, 2:30 p.m.
Listen to a story, enjoy the puppet show
Gunniwolf, and make your very own wolf- West Irving Library
* July 22, 2:30 p.m.
themed craft.
Irving Chautauqua Presents:
Back to School Bash
David Chicken Live Show Spectacular
August 20, 2:30-4 p.m.
June 13, 1 p.m.
Celebrate school starting with a lively
Emmy Award-winning
performance by Ms. Maria. Learn about
singer-songwriter David
homework resources and enjoy
McMahon brings his
refreshments.
high-energy, interactive
show to the Chautauqua stage.
Puppeteer Sandy Shrout presents Tall
Texas Tales with Pecos Bill
* June 13, 2:30 p.m.
* June 17, 2:30 p.m.
* June 29, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Pipdilly Power!
June 16, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
Third Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
Children of all ages read to a
therapy dog. Registration
recommended by calling
(972) 721-2628, extension 4409.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
MOVIES
East Branch Library
2:30 p.m. every Wednesday in June & July
Special Show:
July 6, 2:30 p.m.- Heroes & Crafts
Every Saturday at 2 p.m.
Special Show:
July 1, 2:30 p.m.
West Irving Library
June 2, 2:30 p.m.
July 25, 2:30 p.m.
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Behind the Hero:
Teen-Exclusive Author Party
June 11, 2 p.m.
West Irving Library
Join authors Jeramey Kraatz
(The Cloak Society), Lee Bacon
(Joshua Dread), Katherine
Catmull (Summer and Bird), and
Kelsey Macke (Damsel
Distressed) for fun crafts based
on their amazing books! Open
to teens in grades 6-12.
Behind the Hero: YA Author Panel
June 11, 7 p.m.
West Irving Library
Can't make it to the author party? Then
meet them later as they discuss the story
behind the heroes in their books.
Refreshments and a book signing will
follow. Books will be available for sale.
Cloak Society Scavenger Hunt
with author Jeramey Kraatz
June 16, 2 p.m.
Join local author and super
villain aficionado Jeramey
Kraatz for a superhero
scavenger hunt! 1st place
team wins iPod Shuffles, 2nd
and 3rd place wins iTunes gift
cards.
Varsha Bajaj ~ Teens Only Event
June 18, 3 to 5 p.m.
Join the author of Abby Spencer
Goes to Bollywood for a special
"Teens Only" event. We will have
limited copies of the book available
on a first come, first serve basis.
Author Visit with Varsha Bajaj
June 18, 7 p.m.
Join us for a discussion with Varsha
Bajaj, author of Abby Spencer Goes
to Bollywood. Refreshments, door
prizes, book sales and signing.
Unmask YA Author Teen Exclusive Party
July 16, 2 p.m.
Chat with our Unmask authors while enjoying
refreshments and making exclusive party crafts!
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Unmask: YA Author Panel
July 16, 7 p.m.
Meet Jennifer Armentrout, Jenny Martin, Meredith
Moore, Mary Pearson, and Becky Wallace as they talk
about what it means to be a hero. Ask questions and
get books signed. Copies of the books will be
available for purchase.
Celebrate your favorite timetravelling British alien on his 50th
anniversary as we party with
Daleks, make our own sonic
screwdrivers, and watch the
Doctor's biggest adventure yet!
Authors Visit and Launch
Party: Rachel Caine and
Shanna Swendson
July 23, 7 to 9 p.m.
Meet authors Rachel Caine
(Ink and Bone) and Shanna
Swendson (Rebel Mechanics)
as they launch their new books
into the YA World!
Unmask! Wrap-Up Party and Costume
Contest
August 1, 2 p.m.
West Irving Library
Finish out the summer strong with your
favorite parts of SRC 2015 and an awesome
costume contest. Dress up as your favorite
hero or villain and compete for a chance to
win a prize!
Teens Only Event with Author
Laini Taylor
Teens are invited to spend a
fun afternoon with author
Laini Taylor.
Author Visit: Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor, author of the
Smoke and Bone series, will be
here to discuss her work,
answer questions, meet fans,
and sign books. Refreshments,
door prizes, book sales and
signing to follow.
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BOOK CLUB
Caught BeTWEEN Reads Book Club
Teen Zone
Tweens and teens
in grades 6 and up
are invited to join in
this book club as an
introduction to
Young Adult books.
Discover new reading material, participate
in creative activities, and have a snack.
Books are provided at the meetings.
DIY & TECHNOLOGY
Create Your Own Superhero Swag
June 4, 5 p.m.
West Irving Library
DIY your superhero identity with these fun
themed crafts.
Lumi Screen Printing with the Sun!
June 9, 4 p.m.
Make Your Own Superhero
Mask and Jewelry Making
June 11, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Duct Tape Crafts
for Tweens
June 13, 2 p.m.
West Irving Library
Create Your Own Comics
with iPads
June 18, 5 p.m.
West Irving Library
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DIY Geek Chic: 3D Superhero Edition
June 23, 4 p.m.
Create Your Own Anime Superhero
Comics
June 25, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Design Your Own Superhero Shirt
July 9, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Decorate Your Own Superhero Cookies
for Tweens
July 18, 2 p.m.
West Irving Library
Put your creativity and imagination to
work to makeover plain cookies into your
favorite superhero! The best part? You
can eat them when you're done! Open to
grades 6-8.
Superhero Boot Camp
July 16, 4 p.m.
West Irving Library
Team up with Master James Holan from
Texas Karate Do and learn to fight crime
like your favorite superhero.
Forensic Science with
the City of Irving Police
July 16, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
MANGA & GAMES
DIY Geek Chic: LED Edition
July 23, 4 p.m.
Sketched Together:
Superhero Editions 1 and 2
June 2 and July 7, 4 p.m.
West Irving Library
Open to tweens in grades 6-8.
Awesome discussion about comics and
manga, along with crafts, snacks and a
graphic novel giveaway!
Create Your Own Superhero Duct Tape
Figures
July 23, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
iPad Minecraft Gaming
June 18, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Decorate Your Own
Superhero Cupcake
July 30, 4:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
"Just Dance" Dance Party
July 16, 3 p.m.
EXPLORATION
Superhero Jeopardy
July 9, 4 p.m.
West Irving Library
Discover Local Superheroes
June 25, 4 p.m.
West Irving Library
Irving Police and Fire Department talk
about keeping Irving safe, and how you
can become a local superhero too!
Hello Kitty vs Naruto Gaming Marathon
July 31, 2 p.m.
Open to tweens in
grades 4-8.
Camp Half Blood Event
July 9, 3 to 5 p.m.
MOVIE EVENTS
Outdoor Movie Screening
June 30, 8 p.m.
Teen Movie Marathon and Pizza
July 2, 2:30 p.m.
East Branch Library
Literary Heroes: Books to Movies
July 2, 5 p.m.
West Irving Library
Hunger Games Event
June 11, 3 p.m.
Teens 11 and up are invited to view all
three movies based on the hit book
series, while enjoying intermissions with
food, trivia, crafts and games.
Teen Movie
June 20, 4: p.m.
Based on the best selling series The
Spook’s Apprentice by Joseph Delaney, a
young knight has one moon cycle to
prepare for his fight against an evil witch.
Rated PG-13 (TEENS ONLY).
Harry Potter Lock-In
July 2, 3 p.m. to July 3, 6 a.m.
Bring a sleeping bag, comfy clothes and
enjoy 6 of the 8 Harry Potter movies,
snacks, trivia and crafts. Leave at midnight
or stay "locked in" at the library until
dawn. Permission slips are ABSOLUTELY
REQUIRED. See library website for
complete details.
This event is for TEENS ONLY.
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
Young Adult Action Council (YAAC)
Teens in grades 9 to 12.
Teen Advisory Board
West Irving Library
Teens in grades 9 to 12.
Young Adult Library Leaders (Y'ALL)
Tweens and teens ages 10 and up.
Writing a Winning College Essay Workshop
June 13, 4 to 6 p.m.
The college application process is highly competitive. A unique essay that reflects the personality, values and experiences of
the applicant gives college admission counselors an opportunity to see a part of the student that test scores and transcripts
cannot. The workshop will help students identify their story, and formulate it into a circle story, instead of the typical linear
style, making it fun for the student to write, and something that stands out when read. Space is limited and registration
strongly advised. Pre-registered applicants will be seated first, and then the remaining seats will be filled on a first come, first
served basis. Open for TEENS, 16 and older.
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Irving Library Connect offers grade-specific calendars
jam-packed with cultural, scholastic and family programming in every
issue! Links embedded in each story allow readers to go beyond the
newsletter and connect with a variety of online resources available
through Irving Public Library’s website.
601 Schulze Dr.
(972) 721-2606
Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
East Branch Library
440 S. Nursery Road
Suite 103
(972) 721-3722
Monday and Wednesday
noon to 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and
Sunday Closed
401 Cimarron Trail
(972) 721-4669
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
noon to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
West Irving Library
4444 W. Rochelle Road
(972) 721-2691
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
noon to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

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