Library Events & Programming

Family programs are designed for all ages to attend.These would include the Family Movie Nights and exhibits planned throughout the year.

Spring Virtual Storytimes for Children

The Nicholson Memorial Library System announces Spring Storytimes for children and families, January 13 through May 1, 2021.

Wee Read (birth to 18 mos.)         Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.)        Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)        *Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

All storytimes will be presented in Facebook Live.  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.

*Tiempo de Cuentos en Español para Familias en vivo en Facebook Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (enero 23; febrero 20; marzo 20; abril 17)                          

El Sistema de Bibliotecas Conmemorativas de Nicholson anuncia Cuentos de otoño para niños y familias, desde el 13 de enero hasta el 1 de mayo del 2021. Acompáñenos para tiempo de cuentos en Español para familias en Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX una vez al mes los Sábados, comenzando el 23 de enero a las 10:30 a.m.

Los videos de cuentos permanecen en Facebook durante 24 horas. Tenga en cuenta que las fotografías y los videos se pueden tomar en los programas de la Biblioteca para su uso en medios impresos y / o electrónicos a discreción de la Biblioteca. Para obtener más información, llame al 972-205-2516.

Connect with your Garland Library and like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GarlandLibraryTX.
Storytime videos stay in Facebook for 24 hours.

Programs and events geared to elementary school age children plus toddlers and babies.

Art Explorers: Perspective Drawing 

Learn about one point perspective drawing and then make your own holiday road trip perspective drawing.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an initiative from the 1000 Books Foundation that encourages children to read or be read ONE THOUSAND books before beginning Kindergarten.  In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can work toward this goal and help their children to build the skills needed for future school and life success.  Babies, Toddler, and Preschoolers ages 0 to 6 are welcome to participate in this ongoing program.

How it works
Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten in person at your local Garland Library, or register online using Beanstack: https://nmls.beanstack.org/reader365
    Already have a Beanstack account?  Just sign in to get started!

Come in and pick up a log, or use one of our printable reading logs below:
    1,000 Books Log 1-100
    1,000 Books Log 101-200
    1,000 Books Log 201-300
    1,000 Books Log 301-400
    1,000 Books Log 401-500
    1,000 Books Log 501-600
    1,000 Books Log 601-700
    1,000 Books Log 701-800
    1,000 Books Log 801-900
    1,000 Books Log 901-1,000

Once your child has completed a log, bring it to the Children’s Desk at any of our libraries to receive a prize and the next reading log. 

Programs and events for junior high and high school age kids.  Regular events include gaming parties.

Letters for Hours

Teens, make a difference and earn volunteer hours! Write a letter to a soldier, veteran, or first responder and receive 1 hour of volunteering credit for each letter written. Pickup stationary and return it to the Central Library. Don't worry about the envelope - We will fold and mail it. Stationary is available at the library or through curbside pickup.  For more info please call 972-205-2516.

Teen Advisory Board

Teens ages 13 to 17 can make a difference in their community by joining the Garland Library Teen Advisory Board. Teens will discuss how the library can serve their age group in terms of events, materials, and services. Participants will receive volunteer hours for attending.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month
Zoom meeting
972-205-2516

Please call and register to receive the Zoom invite.  In addition to helping improve library service to teens, serving on the Advisory Board allows teens to socialize with their peers. Teens who apply for board membership need parental consent and must attend two consecutive meetings and a total of eight meetings per year to officially serve as members.

The Teen Advisory Board meeting dates for 2021:
March 10, 2021
April 14, 2021
May 12, 2021
June 9, 2021
July 14, 2021
August 11, 2021
September 8, 2021
October 14, 2021
November 10, 2021
December 8, 2021

Until the pandemic has ended this will be done over Zoom.

Interviewing 101   https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/20438

DIY Friendship Bracelets   https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/20346

College and Financial Aid 101    https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/19174

Adulting 101: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety    https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/17829

Teen Self-Portraits   https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/18320

Adulting 101: Resumes and Applications  https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/18316

Art 101  https://my.nicheacademy.com/nmls/course/18285

Adult Book Club

Participate in the #GarlandLibrary’s book club by joining a live discussion online.

6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month

Be sure to register for this Zoom event in advance: http://ow.ly/c8Ad50ALJVm.

2021 Book List:
January Book: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett  
February: Theme (Love)
March Book: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
April: Theme (Speculative Fiction)
May Book: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
June: Theme (Family)
July Book: The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett
August: Historical Fiction