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Chuck E. Cheese Dallas
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Funpass, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Grand Prairie
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a premium entertainment center with high-speed electric go-kart racing, bowling, laser tag, ropes course, arcade, and full-service restaurant & bar.
Sky Zone Irving: Annual Pass 2026
Sky Zone Annual Pass — unlimited jumping all year long. Includes member perks like discounts on parties, merchandise, and exclusive member events. Details and pricing vary by location.
Novelty Cooking l Flavored Butter
Pick up a new recipe every month at any location, while supplies last!
Main Event Grand Prairie: Monday Night Madness
Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price
Sky Zone Irving: Sky Camp
Multi-day camp program at Sky Zone. Kids enjoy trampolines, dodgeball, foam pits, ninja courses, and more in a supervised, active environment. Perfect for school breaks. Ages and schedule vary by location.
Chuck E. Cheese Dallas
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Adventure Zone, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Steam, Homeschool Playday, Buy Now Pay Later, Funpass, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
Main Event Grand Prairie: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Lucky Reads Bookmarks
Lucky Reads Bookmarks! Pickup a four-leaf clover 3D printed bookmark at all locations, while supplies last.
Chuck E. Cheese Garland
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Superhero Playground, Buy Now Pay Later, Funpass, Homeschool Playday, Salad Bar, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Steam. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
Late Night Snack
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Brown Bag Book Club
2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a premium entertainment center with high-speed electric go-kart racing, bowling, laser tag, ropes course, arcade, and full-service restaurant & bar.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Fort Worth
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a premium entertainment center with high-speed electric go-kart racing, bowling, laser tag, ropes course, arcade, and full-service restaurant & bar.
What's For Dinner?
Discover who eats what in nature's wild buffet and craft your own food chain diorama!
Chuck E. Cheese Garland
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Adventure Zone, Birthday Blaster, Buy Now Pay Later, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Steam, Homeschool Playday, Funpass Active Play, Funpass, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/mont
Chuck E. Cheese Irving
Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, pizza, and live entertainment. Features: Adventure Zone, Buy Now Pay Later, Funpass, Funpass Active Play, Homeschool Playday, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, Steam, Salad Bar. Fun Pass from $7.99/month
Board Gaming
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Main Event Grapevine: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle — combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
Main Event Plano: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays — enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Main Event Grapevine: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays — enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Main Event Lewisville: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle — combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
Main Event Lewisville: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays — enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Main Event Grand Prairie: Sunday S.I.P. Nights
Adult evening special on Sundays — enjoy cocktails, food, and entertainment with special Sunday pricing.
Main Event Plano: Kids Eat Free
Enjoy a night of great games and free food. Every Tuesday at Main Event, kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long! Offer valid for kids age 12 years or younger. One free kid meal per food item purchase of $11.99 or more.
Main Event Plano: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle — combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
Main Event Grand Prairie: Food and Fun Combo
Dining and entertainment bundle — combine a meal with gameplay activities at a discounted combo price.
Live Entertainment
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Art Shop
Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase construction paper, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, beads, and other specialty art supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely Tickets available..
How to Write an Essay
Tired of the same, boring essay format each time you write? Learn how to jazz up your essay skills with digital organizers and outlines. Ages 11-17.
Main Event Lewisville: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Global Explorers: China (All Ages)
Learn about Chinese history and fascinating culture with fun activities that explore language, art, and music. Come & go
Main Event Frisco: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium - Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
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Dallas West - Auditorium - Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
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Art Shop
Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase construction paper, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, beads, and other specialty art supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely Tickets available..
White Rock Hills - Auditorium - Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
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March Madness
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Story Time
Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30...
Superhero Science Day
How would much force would it take for someone to be able to leap a tall building in a single bound? What could go wrong with running at the speed of sound, or faster? Find out the answer to these questions and more as we explore how superheroes might work in real life!
Starting a Small Business
Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business. In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do....
LEGO® Club
Calling all building enthusiasts! Stop by our weekly drop-in building program to use your creativity while building STEM skills. Work with friends or on your own to create whatever you can imagine from our large bins of bricks. All creations will remain on display in the children's room for one...
Arts & Culture
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Catching Light (Grades 4-8)
Learn about these bioluminescent beetles, the threats they face and how to be a Firefly Citizen Scientist, all while catching their flashing lights in watercolor Tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program, in-person only
Emily Fowler Scavenger Hunt - Women in Art
Stop by the library and do a self-paced scavenger hunt available all month during open hours. Search for the images in the Children’s Area and get a prize when finished. Best for ages 5-10.
The Art of Book Sculpting with VET
The hands-on workshop will introduce basic techniques of sculpting paper through manipulation, finger pressing, cutting, and easy deconstruction Tickets required for hands-on workshop, available 30 minutes prior to the program, in-person only
Salvage Art with Carolyn Marco (Ages 13+)
Tickets required for workshop, available 30 minutes prior to the workshop, in-person only
Main Event Plano: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater - Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
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Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium - Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
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Global Explorers: Egypt (All Ages)
Explore the civilization of Egypt through activities including: making sand bottle art, playing an Egyptian game, and exploring the language by making a hieroglyph bookmark. Come & go
Main Event Grapevine: Monday Night Madness
Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price
Arcades & Fun Zones
3Main Event Plano: Monday Night Madness
Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price
Main Event Grapevine: All You Can Play Activities
Unlimited gameplay package — enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and arcade games with one price for unlimited play.
Main Event Lewisville: Monday Night Madness
Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price
Spring Break
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Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 - Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
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Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 - Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
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Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 - Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
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Fretz Park - Children's Area - Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
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Pleasant Grove - Children's Area - Room: Pleasant Grove - Children's Area
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Festivals & Fairs
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Meet New People
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Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A - Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
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Playdough Playdate (3-5 years)
Tickets available 30 minutes prior to program, available in-person only
Leadership and Career: Bring Your Best Self (Grades 9-12)
You will need to introduce yourself and make connections via small talk at networking events, job fairs, and interactions with professionals. College students from UT Dallas share how to craft your elevator speech, how to navigate small talk to invite further conversation, and help you practice!
Free Things to Do
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Toddler Time (18-36 months)
New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes
Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies. Babes in Arms is for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile; siblings are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or doll. Typically 20-25 minutes
Forest Green - In Library - Room: Forest Green - In Library
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Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) - Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area - Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
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White Rock Hills - Classroom B - Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
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Hidden Gems
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Sky Zone Irving: Sensory Hours
Dedicated sensory-friendly hours with reduced stimulation — lower music, softer lighting, and a calmer atmosphere for guests with sensory needs. Schedule varies by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Sky Zone Irving: Members Only Night
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Sky Zone Irving: GLOW Night
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Main Event Grand Prairie: Kids Eat Free
Enjoy a night of great games and free food. Every Tuesday at Main Event, kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long! Offer valid for kids age 12 years or younger. One free kid meal per food item purchase of $11.99 or more.
Worth Exploring
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Sky Zone Frisco – Preston Ridge: Members Only Night
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Scavenger Hunt- Green Things
Searching is half the fun! Look for different themed decals around the library. Turn in a completed scavenger hunt to get a fun sticker.
North Branch Scavenger Hunts: Construction Machines
Searching is half the fun! Look for different themed decals around the library. Turn in a completed scavenger hunt to get a fun sticker. Best for ages 6-10.
Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds and movements. Typically 20-25 minutes
Sky Zone Frisco – Preston Ridge: Spring Play 4 Pack
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Weekly themes explore more complex topics, introduce new vocabulary and reinforce early literacy skills. Typically 25-30 minutes
April Art: Five Senses
Explore how scent sparks creativity and memory. Create art inspired by scents and add it to a community mural unveiled at the April Art Experience – 1 Library – 5 Senses
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Typically 20-25 minutes
Rainy Day Ideas
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Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) - Room: Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
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Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor) - Room: Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor)
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Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) - Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
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Fun with Kids
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B - Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
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Audelia Road - Reading Lounge - Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
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Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
Classic Readers Book Club
A book club geared toward seniors (ages 50+). We read a variety of genres, including mystery, general fiction, historical fiction, biography, and more. Discussions are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at The Grove at Frisco Commons. The Grove is located at 8300 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX..
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