Free things to do with kids this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth (August 14–16)

South Branch Library - Half-Day Closure

South Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

Baby Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

Baby Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

Music and Movement

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Music and Movement

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Preschool Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

Toddler Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and learning skills.

Toddler Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your busy little one.

Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years)

JJG - Meeting Room · McKinney · Ages 1–3

Spark your toddler’s imagination and encourage early literacy and social development with storytime, songs, and rhymes.

Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

Reader's Theater

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Read, rehearse, act! School-age kids can practice their reading and speaking skills by performing short scenes from scripts of their…

Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

Haggard Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

Toddler Time (18-36 months)

Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.

Babes in Arms (0-9 months)

Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.

Baby Social Hour

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–3

Join us for an educational social hour, where you can learn how to help your child reach developmental milestones through play.

Puppet Show: Tortoise & the Hare (0-5 years)

Parr Library - Parr Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

TICKET REQUIRED - It's Duck's birthday and both Tortoise and Hare are invited.

Brick Builders Club

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Let your imagination be your guide with LEGO® brick building!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

Chess Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

Nature's Deadly Cuties

Conference room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

They’re cute, they’re cuddly… or are they?

Teen Gaming Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Love video games? Play with friends and chat with other gamers at the library. Teens may use our systems for free play or bring their own…

Cardboard Creation Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Build something amazing! Get ready to imagine, engineer, and create at Cardboard Creations Club, where school-age kids take on a brand new…

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

Teen Jewelry Club

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Create your own unique jewelry designs while hanging out with friends at the library.

Anime Club

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Do you love anime or are you curious about it?

Baby Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

Family Story Time

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

Family Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

Kick off the weekend with a Library storytime at Old Settler's Recreation Center!

Music and Movement

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Music and Movement

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Preschool Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

Read to Rover

South Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

Story Bites

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

A relaxed storytime just for older kids—listen to a great book while you color, snack, and unwind.

Knit and Crochet Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Unwind, one stitch at a time! Meet other yarn lovers to share favorite techniques and patterns. All skill levels welcome.

Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

Practice chess with new friends in a fun environment.

Little Builders

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Bring your preschooler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

Toddler Towers

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Bring your toddler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

Ukulele Basics

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Explore a new talent! Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place." In this…

Chess Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

Family Storytime

Parr Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–12

A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.

Full STEAM Ahead

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Let your imagination run wild as we explore fun projects in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Bilingual Family Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish.

Family Storytime

Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–12

A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.

Guitar Basics

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Just getting started with guitar? Join us to build a strong foundation in the basics. We’ll explore chord construction, modes, and other…

Crochet Basics Ages 9+

Tinker Room · Arlington · Ages 5–13

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the relaxing and creative fiber arts world of crochet.

Read to Rover

North Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

Shape Building

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–5

We will use "School's First Day of School" as inspiration to explore shapes!

Senior Social Hour

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Connect, play, and share! Join us to connect with other seniors, play games and puzzles, craft, laugh, and enjoy snacks and conversation.

All Ages Jam Session

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Come jam with us! Join our weekly jam session, open to musicians of all ages, skill levels, and instruments. Bring your own instrument or…

Family Handbell Choir

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join our family handbell choir! Handbells are small bells you hold in your hand and ring to make bright musical notes. This program is open…

Teen DIY: Perler Beads

Meeting room 2 · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Get creative with Perler beads in this colorful crafting session just for teens.

Crafting for All

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Learn a craft! Each activity has a range of options to create similar art that works no matter your skill level, age, or mobility.

Happy Bee-Day

Davis Library - Full Program Room · Plano · Ages 3–12

Learn about bees, how they pollinate, math of the honeycomb and making your yard bee-friendly

Amplify 817 Showcase

Fort Worth Public Library · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

You're invited to the 5th annual Amplify 817 Showcase!