2021 Summer Reading Club

“Tails and Tales” is the theme for summer reading challenges at the Library. Reading is a great summer activity, and it’s especially important for children to help them avoid “summer slide” of their academic skills. Fortunately, people of all ages can have fun and win prizes for reading during the summer at the Library. Four different challenges with age-appropriate prizes are offered. All challenges run June 1 through July 31. Visit one of the Library service desks or the Flower Mound Library website for details.

Challenge categories are:

Babies through PreK
Kindergarten through Grade 5
Grades 6-12
Adults

Registration begins May 17 for all ages.
All challenges run June 1 through July 31.

Join the Summer Reading Challenges for all ages on our brand-new Beanstack site! If you already have an account from a previous summer, please login using the same username and password. If you are unsure of your login information, you may use the “Forgot your password?” link to obtain your username and reset your password.

Tails and Tales Crafts

Join us as we explore different fairy tales and folk tales and get creative with related crafts!

Mondays at 3pm via Zoom
June 7, 14, 21, & 28
July 12, 19, & 26

Get details and register for Tails and Tales Crafts HERE

LEGO Club

Gather your own Legos or other building materials, such as K’Nex, Keva blocks, or anything else you want to use, and join other builders via Zoom to complete challenges. To request the Zoom link, please email heather.botelho@flower-mound.com.

Tuesdays at 3pm via Zoom
June 8, 15, 22, & 29
July 6, 13, 20, & 27

Thrilling Thursdays

Exciting entertainers will be featured every Thursday in June! See the Library’s summer program guide for more information and to register for individual events.

Thursdays at 2:00pm and 3:15pm
Back lawn of the Flower Mound Library
6/03 Science Show with Daniel G. Benes
6/10 Professor Pop Bubble Show
6/17 Reptiles ‘Round the World Walkthrough
6/24 Reading is Magic Show with John O’Bryant

STEAM Club

Join us as we create, learn, and explore the world around us through science, technology, engineering, art and math!

Select Thursdays at 6:30pm
At Flower Mound Library
June 3, 10, & 24
July 1, 8, 22, & 29

Get details and register for STEAM Club HERE.

Weekly Storytime:

(In-Person and Virtual) Summer Session June 1 – July 29

Registration Information for Weekly Children’s Classes

In order to maintain an attendance count that allows for social distancing, all in-person classes will have limited attendance until further notice. Registration is required and open until all of the spots for the class have been filled. All early literacy classes will still have a virtual option with unlimited attendance.

You may choose ONE in-person early literacy class to attend (we suggest the program designed for the youngest child in your group.) Registration is per month. Your registration for a class will give you access to all in-person times for that class (for example, registering for June Leaping Learners gives access to all in-person Leaping Learners times in the month of June.)

Attendance is limited to two children accompanied by one adult, or two adults with one child. If your group exceeds the maximum, we invite you to attend our virtual classes. Only those who are registered will be allowed to attend the program. Please do not bring anyone who is not registered. Unregistered adults and children (such as school-aged siblings, extended family, etc.) will be asked to wait outside the room. Children under 10 must remain accompanied by a caregiver. If another caregiver is not present, the registered group will not be able to attend the program.

Register for In-Person Weekly Children’s Classes
To register for any virtual class, email Ms. Heather in order to receive instructions on how to join.

See the books we’ve been reading and get lyrics to all of our songs and rhymes.

Buzzing Bumblebees: Geared toward children who are not yet walking, this class will encourage babies to explore the world of language and develop motor skills through books, songs, rhymes and related activities. Buzzing Bumblebees meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in person and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. on Zoom in June and July. Email Ms. Heather to register for virtual classes.

Wiggly Walkers: A new class designed for “new walkers” (those who are just starting to walk and still require some assistance) up to the age of two. Wiggly Walkers encourages tots to build early literacy skills through music, books, and rhyme. This class meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in person, and Thursdays at 11 a.m. on Zoom in June and July. Email Ms. Heather to register for virtual classes.

Romping Rhymers: Two- and three-year-olds will have a rollicking time reading, singing, and dancing while continuing to build literacy skills at Romping Rhymers on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in person, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom in June and July. Email Ms. Heather to register for virtual classes.

Leaping Learners: Children ages three to five will share books, sing songs, and develop group listening skills in this class designed as a launch pad to reading. Leaping Learners meets Mondays at 11 a.m. in person, and Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom in June and July. Email Ms. Heather to register for virtual classes.

Miscellaneous Programs

Please note the registration information for each program.

Craftastic Mondays (In-Person)
Craft teacher Sharon Oels Martyn and Library staff will share fun ways to craft using paper and repurposed book pages. Open to ages 13 and up. Attendance is limited and registration is required for this in-person program. For more information and registration, email fmpl@flower-mound.com, or call 972.874.6165.
Monday, June 21 at 7 p.m.: Paper Bead Jewelry
Monday, July 19 at 7 p.m.: Upcycled Bookmarks

HarpEssence Concert (In-Person)
HarpEssence, an ensemble of four concert grand harps, will perform a concert. This interactive, family-friendly program will include music from classical to modern ages that will keep you moving! Attendance is limited and registration is required for this in-person event. For more information and registration, email fmpl@flower-mound.com, or call 972.874.6165.
Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m.

Monthly Children’s Programs

Saturday Storytime

Enjoy stories, music and movement for the whole family! This program will meet via Zoom in May; email Ms. Heather to receive the link to register. Saturday Storytime will be held the third Saturday of each month, except August, at 3 p.m.

This program will meet in June and July with limited attendance. This program is for all ages. One caregiver must attend with each group. Limit 3 per group. Unregistered children under 10 must wait in the Library with another caregiver. Because this program has a limited class size, please only select dates you are certain you will be able to attend. Once a class is full, a waitlist will be available in case of cancellations. There will be no admission without registration.

Register for Saturday Storytime
2021 dates:May 15, June 19, July 17, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18

Pajama Storytime

Come in your pajamas and cozy up with your blanket and favorite stuffed animal for an hour of stories, music, rhymes, crafts. This program will meet via Zoom in May; email Ms. Heather to receive the link to register. This program meets on the third Thursday of each month, except August, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This program will meet in person in June and July. This program is for all ages. One caregiver must attend with each family group. Unregistered children under 10 must wait in the Library with another caregiver. Because this program has a limited class size, please only select dates you are certain you will be able to attend. Once a class is full, a waitlist will be available in case of cancellations. There will be no admission without registration.

Register for Pajama Storytime
2021 dates:May 20, June 17, July 15, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16

Grab-and-Go Crafts for Elementary

Pick up a craft kit while supplies last! Kits will contain most of the required materials. Other common items, such as scissors, glue, and crayons or markers, will not be provided. Craft kits are first-come, first-served. Printables, when available, will be linked on the Grab-and-Go crafts page when all kits are claimed.

Monthly Teen Programs

Email Ms. Courtney if you’re interested in participating in any of the the virtual or in-person teen programs.

Treat Yo Shelf
Talk about new books and share what you’re obsessed with reading. For grades 6-12. Limited in-person attendance and simultaneous streaming on Zoom. Light snacks provided.
Tuesday, June 8 and Tuesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Teen Time
Bring it on! Play fun Jackbox games and prove you’re the ultimate gamer. For grades 6-12. Limited in-person attendance and simultaneous streaming on Zoom. Light snacks provided.
Tuesday, June 15 and Tuesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Animanga
Watch popular anime and talk about your favorite manga to read. grades 6-12. Limited in-person attendance and simultaneous streaming on Discord. Light snacks provided.
Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m.

For more info, visit https://www.flower-mound.com/1774/Summer-at-the-Library#Programs