The Southlake Library is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved family time this holiday season. With a variety of programs for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Wacky Wonderland with Brett Roberts
Monday, December 23, 11:00 AM
Join a tour of the North Pole, filled with silly characters and magical fun. Best for ages 5 and up.
Chess Club
Monday, December 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Led by local resident Chris Cole, this club is open to children aged 5-9. No prior experience needed. Registration required.
Monkey See, Monkey Do Animal Show
Thursday, December 26, 11:00 AM
Meet exotic animals like a Bearcat and an Asian Leopard Cat. For ages 5 and up.
KizArt
Friday, December 27, 5:00 PM
Children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a brief art lesson and a fun project led by young local artists.
Studio Arthouse for Kids
Monday, December 30, 11:00 AM
Create holiday-themed ceramic tiles in this come-and-go art project. Best for ages 6 and up.
Frosty and Friends Puppet Show
Tuesday, December 31, 2:00 PM
Enjoy dancing snowflakes, skating penguins, and the creation of Frosty the Snowman. Best for ages 3 and up.
Science VS Magic
Thursday, January 2, 11:00 AM
A STEM-based show that explores the magic of science. Best for ages 6 and up.
Read to Evan Seven, a Canine Companion
Saturday, January 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children ages 4-12 can read to Evan Seven, a certified therapy dog. Registration required.
Circus Smirkus Puppet Show
Monday, January 6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children of all ages will enjoy this fun circus magic show with hand and Marionette puppets!
Chess Club
Monday, January 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Led by local resident Chris Cole, this club is open to children aged 5-9. No prior experience needed. Registration required.
Creepy Crawlies Meet and Greet
Tuesday, January 7, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This come-and-go meet & greet offers an up-close look at creepy crawlies such as the emperor scorpion, dwarf caiman crocodile, tortoise, and more! Suitable for all ages!
Join us for a fun-filled activity, Book Blizzard Bingo, running until January 8th! This event is perfect for kindergarten through 8th grade.
Get ready for a winter reading adventure at the Southlake Library! Join our Book Blizzard Bingo and win amazing prizes!
How to Play:
Grab a Bingo Sheet: Pick up your Bingo sheet from the youth desk.
Register to Win: Fill out the registration slip and drop it in the fishbowl. Remember, you must be registered to win!
Complete Squares: For every square you complete, you’ll earn one drawing slip.
Get a Bingo: Earn three drawing slips for every Bingo you complete!
Celebrate the holidays with these exciting programs at the Southlake Library!
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the 2nd annual Southlake Spring Festival in Southlake Town Square on January 21!
The Southlake community is hosting its 2nd annual Southlake Spring Festival on Saturday, January 21, 2023! The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Southlake Town Square, located near 1400 E. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX 76092. Join the festivities on Lunar New Year's Eve for an afternoon of delicious food, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities showcasing the unique cultures of China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
The name Spring Festival, the celebration for the start of the new lunar year in many East Asian countries, is rooted in the lunisolar calendar. In traditional East Asian lunisolar calendars, used primarily for agricultural purposes, a year is divided into 24 solar terms (see the calendar to the right). The first solar term of a lunar year is called the 'Start of Spring,' signifying an increase in sunlight for the northern hemisphere of the Earth and the beginning of warmer temperatures. After celebrating the Spring Festival, a new cycle of agricultural activities begins. 
January 21 is Lunar New Year's Eve, and Southlake Spring Festival has so much in store to celebrate. There will be several photo opportunities to help make every moment memorable, and lots to do! Activities include learning how to write one's name in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese, learning about a traditional tea ceremony, watching cultural performances on the stage, participating in the dragon parade, taking a photo with the lion mascot, and engaging in a variety of artistic crafts!
At Southlake Spring Festival, you can learn much more about lunar/solar New Year activities in many East Asian cultures! For more information about the event, visit the "Southlake Spring Festival" on Facebook.
