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Membership to the Friends can be purchased at the warehouse during these sales. Knot Your Grandmother's Crochet is a community of people who want to learn how to crochet, or just want to stitch and chat. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, we've got a place for you at the table!

Join us for a fun time of crochet and conversation and see that the options are endless.

In today's session we will make walking robots. Dive into the world of coding! Application is required to join. For the December edition, families are invited to Deck the Halls Gather around for story time followed by a craft project. Then, while the paint dries, take a spin around the galleries with the kids as part of the morning fun.

Teens in grades can spice up their Christmas tree with ornaments made with a variety of materials cut into strips. Part of the Winterfest event series. Enjoy performances, magicians, holiday-themed art projects, refreshments and much more! Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joey the Cowpolka King have been awarded multiple Grammy awards for their irreverent take on classic western music, served with a generous dose of wacky comedy. Tickets will be distributed beginning at 5: No advanced tickets or reservations will be offered. Create your own handmade holiday greeting cards for friends and family.

For adults 18 and older. We provide the supplies, you bring the imagination to show off your building skills. Kick off the holidays with an evening of music and entertainment. Enjoy a performance by the New Horizon Band and visit with Santa. Register in advance for gingerbread house activity.

An intergenerational event for families to create a gingerbread house of their own. Note that it can get a little messy with the frosting, sweets and graham crackers, especially with little ones. Irving firemen will serve pancakes, bacon, sausage and various beverages to attendees. In addition, the event will feature Santa Claus arriving in a fire truck, along with a raffle, silent auction, live DJ and door prizes.

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Please join us for an insightful discussion centered on books from a variety of fiction genres like; Historical, Literary, General, Science Fiction, etc Join us for our annual Posadas celebration with a presentation from author Xavier Garza and a performance by Ballet Folklorico De Dos Tierras, followed by children's crafts and refreshments. Attention Muggles and Wizards! Teens in grades are invited to join us for our fourth annual Harry Potter Yule Ball celebration. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character or in your best dress robes.

We'll also enjoy refreshments, Harry Potter themed crafts, and a scavenger hunt through the library! Children in preschool through Kindergarten ages will be introduced to coding and building concepts using stories, DUPLOs, Codepillars, and Beebots. Participants are challenged to complete simple and engaging activities in this minute program. Space is limited to 24 pairs of participants parent and child and tickets are required. Please contact Valley Ranch Library for more information. Children ages 10 and under can enjoy a delicious breakfast, pictures with Santa and holiday surprises! Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Middle and high school students are invited to compete against friends in a video game tournament to win prizes. Play the newest sports games and be named the champion of the year! Complimentary food and drinks will be provided. The program is custom-designed to children with special needs, ages 18 and younger. AquaStars participants must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. On a monthly basis, AquaStars provides special needs children with an opportunity to sidestep crowds and experience the excitement of play in an indoor, yard, temperature-controlled lap pool.

Best of all, participants will only pay the standard admission rate. The safety of AquaStars guests is paramount to program organizers. The city will provide the appropriate lifeguard and staffing ratios, as well as access to waterproof wheelchairs. Every second Sunday, Irving Arts Center hosts Family Funday, offering free craft projects that are fun for the whole family.

Drop in during Second Sunday Funday anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p. Guided tours of the exhibitions will be offered at 2: All supplies are provided. Express your creativity during this come-and-go coloring program for adults 18 and over. Residents are invited to provide feedback for updating the iconic Williams Square Plaza.

Do you enjoy adults' coloring books? If so, come chill with us.

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Enjoy light refreshments, soothing music and the joys of coloring. Have Yourself a Broadway Little Christmas brings together favorite holiday songs made famous through Broadway shows and movie musicals. This month, kids and teens will enjoy making fun and easy holiday crafts. All supplies are furnished.

He will discuss potential problems and opportunities faced by suburban cities that find themselves between central cities and other suburban areas that are farther out. We're an informal group of book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. The group meets at 7 p. This month, we'll discuss readers' choices from banned books. This time, test your knowledge the U. Every other Thursday, join fellow trivia lovers for a friendly game show contest to see who really knows it all in a variety of topics, from world history to pop culture.

Ages 16 and up. Create easy, fun festive snowmen magnets to add holiday cheer to your home or locker! For teens in grades The Irving Symphonic Band marches into the holidays with the sounds of the season. Create your own handmade ornaments. Make a beautiful holiday wreath decoration for outdoor or indoor use. Step into Christmas with a morning of entertainment and goodies.

Music will be provided by Loveless Duo while the stockings are hung and participants await the arrival of Santa! RSVP if planning to stay for lunch. Enjoy a morning of delectable fun as children ages decorate cookies they can eat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 12 and under are invited to celebrate the winter holiday with an evening of fun and games.

Activities will include carnival games, a bounce house and cakewalk. Holiday of Color features Sara Gartland, Soprano and a program of timeless holiday favorites. This month, join us for the first holiday cookie exchange! Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes or cooking techniques? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes?

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Then hang onto your spatula! We pick the cookbook; you choose and make a recipe. Then we all partake. Novices will have the chance to learn from more experienced cooks, and the experienced cooks will have a chance to show off and share their amazing skills. This energetic and upbeat musical prequel to Mama Mia, sets the stage for the movie's main characters as it flashes back and forth from past to present. Choose from hundreds of gently used books and seldom-used items from the library's collection and from book donations.

Most priced a dollar or less. Open to the public. The Friends of the Irving Public Library is a nonprofit organization with individuals dedicated to supporting and enhancing the library. Grab your carpet bag and join us for some literary holiday cheer! In honor of the theatrical release of Mary Poppins Returns, Smooth Brew Barber Shop Quartet will perform seasonal favorites as we enjoy treats and make holiday crafts.

After the show, all children will enjoy making a free decorated candy cane! Come early for a front row seat to see A Christmas Carol ! In this computer animated retelling of the holiday classic, Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by actor Jim Carey, learns the true meaning of Christmas to change his miserly ways.

After a reading from the book "Coppernickel Goes Mondrian" by Wouter van Reek, children will create their own geometric piece of art in the style of Piet Mondrian. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, please call the South Irving Library at Rhythmic Souls Tap Company is breaking the mold with an all-new, completely unconventional, Tap Dance rendition of the popular Nutcracker Ballet. Join them for a family-friendly spin on the story, complete with audience interaction, live music, and lots of holiday cheer!

Cachet members will use performing arts to illustrate the intersection of ambition and individuality. Help homeless shelter pets find a Home for the Holidays! Animals being adopted will be: Up-to-date on vaccinations, including rabies if the animal is more than four months of age. Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas and ticks.

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Microchipped and registered with 24PetWatch. Heartworm tested dogs over 6 months of age. Given 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance with a valid email address. Given a sample bag of Science Diet food. Learn to make scented bath bombs for yourself or to give as gifts. All materials are provided. Express your creativity during this come-and-go program for adults 18 and over. Meet fellow local writers interested in sharing their latest work and improving techniques at the Irving Writers Salon. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month at the West Irving Library.

The Salon is open to all levels of writers, whether you have a working manuscript or are just starting out on your writing journey. Readers are welcome to join in to listen and provide feedback. Drop off at 7 a. Contact Spay Neuter Network to schedule an appointment and get additional information. More information on class dates at the time of registration. The classes will be held January 9-April 11, For more information, or required documents for the registration, please contact Irving ISD at Learn how to make luxurious organic soaps, for yourself or to give as gifts.

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome. This month, we'll discuss Winter's Edge, an urban fantasy action adventure by local author B. Copies of the book are available at South Irving Library while supplies last. Refreshments are served, and adults and teens are welcome.

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During this special seasonal edition, grades K-5 can quietly color while listening to festive songs and snacking on holiday treats. Create unique 3D Christmas cards--just in time for the holidays! KIB staff will be promoting litter free public spaces and local community volunteer opportunities. Create customized snowmen gift bags for the perfect present-ation!

Kids in grades K-5 can unleash their creativity as we explore different art techniques. Teens can celebrate the beginning of winter break with tasty treats, hot cocoa, music and fun! Enjoy making fun and easy crafts, decorated with holiday stamps. Free, for all ages. Young children are invited to explore various learning and activity stations, which include coding, building, music, art, and science.

There will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush collection Dec. In addition the following facilities will be closed: All offices and services will resume normal business hours Dec. South Irving Library, Schulze Drive. Valley Ranch Library, Cimarron Trail. West Irving Library, W. All Irving Public Library locations will be closed Dec.

Libraries will resume regular operating hours on Dec. Families will enjoy a screening of the movie, The Incredibles 2 PG, ! City recreation centers will offer two sessions of winter break camp for children in grades K A variety of activities will be offered including arts and crafts, gym games and field trips. Campers are asked to bring a sack lunch each day. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Camp hours are 7 a.

Register in person at your neighborhood recreation center or online at https: Please call your local recreation center for more details. Sessions and pricing varies. Session Dates and Pricing: This time, see if you've got game by testing what you know about game shows. Join us for an afternoon of making gingerbread houses, hot chocolate and watching the movie Elf! Wear your favorite tacky holiday sweater! A prize will be given to the best one!

Create your own personalized snow globe to keep the holiday cheer going year-round. This time, create your own woven coasters. Teens who have mysteriously developed new powerful abilities must rise up to resist the adults who are their enemies. Families will enjoy a screening of the movie, Christopher Robin PG, ! Libraries will resume operating hours on Jan. Description El Oriente se une al Occidente cuando el Dr. Sha, destacado sanador y autor de bestseller del New York Times, ensena a los lectores una nueva y radical forma de sanar mediante la meditacion y la comunicacion con el alma.

Este libro introductorio de la serie Soul Power eleva la medicina integral a un plano completamente nuevo y excitante, que va mucho mas alla del concepto de "la mente sobre la materia" y enfatiza, en cambio, el del "alma sobre la materia". Sabiduria del alma es un presente divino que trae el Dr. Sha, la sabiduria de un poder superior canalizada a traves de una guia practica para quienes esten interesados en abrir sus almas para sanar sus mentes y sus cuerpos. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Looking for beautiful books?

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