Choose Your Adventure
Irving's got you covered with events big and small. From classes and workshops, to meetings and citywide festivals, there's something for everyone!
The Spice Trials l Basil & Garlic
Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am
West Irving Library will be offering free spice kits that feature samples of one or two different flavored spices or mixtures. While supplies last.
Jan. 2-31 | Basil + Garlic
Feb. 1-28 | Red Hots + Cream of Tarter
Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am
Mark your spot with a fun, 3D printed bookmark, while supplies last. All locations.
Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am
Grab a teen Novel-ty Cooking recipe box (while supplies last) and a January grilled cheese recipe card.
Make sure to check out our Teen Zone displays to collect recipe cards throughout the year!
Saturday, January 3 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am
Create pixel art using the 3D printers. Only available during MiY Zone hours.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
Parents and caregivers share in an interactive storytime with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years. The last Tuesday of the month is bilingual!
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 10:30 am
A fun storytime for all ages! The first Tuesday of the month is bilingual.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Join District 5 Council Member Mark Cronenwett and At-Large Council Member David Pfaff for a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Presentation topics include how Irving is preparing for the FIFA World Cup, updates on Parks and Recreation projects and an overview of the Solid Waste Services collection models and rate study - followed by a question-and-answer session from the audience.
For more information, contact Bethany Assels, City of Irving Community Outreach Coordinator, at (972) 721-4969.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm
A fun storytime for all ages!
There are two times for Family Storytime at Valley Ranch on Tuesday night:
6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
These are two separate storytime events but will be the same program repeated.
Please pick up a free ticket at the reference desk in order to attend storytime. This helps us keep track of how many storytime folks we have.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Create your own CD art creation! We will paint old music CD’s and share ideas for decorations.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm
7 p.m., 1/20: Taxes
7 p.m., 2/17: Resumes and Interviews
7 p.m., 3/17: Cursive - Reading & Writing
New! Each month features adulting lessons everyone can use!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 10:30 am
Parents and caregivers share in an interactive storytime with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years. The last Tuesday of the month is bilingual!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 10:30 am
Parents and caregivers share in an interactive storytime with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years. The last Tuesday of the month is bilingual!
Edible Education Kids: Charcuterie Boards l Ages 8-12
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Learn to build vegan charcuterie boards!. Registration required by visiting or calling the West reference desk.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Come learn how to successfully garden indoors with Master Gardener, Lennard Nadalo!
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 10:30 am
Enjoy this fun storytime geared for ages 3 to 5. The last Thursday of the month is bilingual!
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 10:30 am
Introduce your little ones to language with songs and stories! For ages 0 to pre-walkers.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Create a custom hat using the Cricut and Hat Press. Teens 16+.

