Flower Mound Public Library

Our August community rock painting event is on Saturday, Aug. 1! 🎨🪨 From 1-2 p.m., join us in the Community Program Room at the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) to learn about the worldwide game of painted rock hide-and-seek.

Participants of all ages are invited to paint rocks, explore the Library while they're sealed and left to dry, then take your painted rock to hide in the community for others to find.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE REMINDER: Your last day to log minutes is tomorrow, Friday, July 31! ⏱️📘

Also, if your kiddo is an Elementary Challenge reader who reached level 4 of the challenge (completed 24 hours of reading), they’re invited to our Summer Reading Pool Party at the CAC’s Outdoor Water Park (1200 Gerault Rd.)! This Saturday, Aug. 1, join us from 7-9 p.m. for an after-hours splash with your fellow readers!

Space at the Outdoor Water Park is limited, so you must register to be guaranteed entry. Additionally, everyone who plans to attend – kiddos and their accompanying adults – must register. Visit www.flowermound.gov/summerreading to learn more and register.

This is your reminder to sign your kids’ permission slips for our End-of-Summer Lock-In this Friday, July 31! 📄🖊️ From 5-9 p.m. at the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.), we’ll play games, watch movies, and eat pizza. This program is for kids going into 6-12 grades. To learn more and download a permission slip, visit www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.

Make sure your teens are registered for our End-of-Summer Lock-In! ☀️🔒 After hours at the Library on Friday, July 31, we’ll have games, movies, and pizza for kids going into grades 6-12.

All participants must be in the Community Program Room with signed permission slips before the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) closes at 5 p.m. The festivities will end promptly at 9 p.m. To learn more, register, and download a permission slip, visit www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.

In one week, join us to learn how to create your own butterfly garden! 🦋🌻 Presented by Texas Master Naturalists, the program will explore how butterfly gardens support pollinators and biodiversity, as well as practical tips for planting, maintaining, and creating healthy habitats at home. This program at the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) is on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 7-8 p.m. Registration is requested. To register, visit www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.

Somehow, our summer of adventure is almost over already. 😭 We’ve had such a blast reading, learning, and digging up fun with all of you during our Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth a Story. You have until Friday, July 31, to log your reading and enter to win these awesome grand prizes.

Thank you to everyone who has made this another fantastic summer at the Library. 🫶 We don’t want it to end.

Make sure your teens are registered for our End-of-Summer Lock-In! ☀️🔒 After hours at the Library on Friday, July 31, we’ll have games, movies, and pizza for kids going into grades 6-12.

All participants must be in the Community Program Room with signed permission slips before the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) closes at 5 p.m. The festivities will end promptly at 9 p.m. To learn more, register, and download a permission slip, visit www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.

Next week, join GDS Wealth Management for two financial seminars focusing on retirement. Here’s what to know:

▪️ The Retirement Planning Playbook for High Earners is on Tuesday, July 28, from 7-8 p.m. During the presentation, Certified Financial Planners Daniel Mador and Samuel Pokluda will explore navigating inflation, identifying tax-efficient strategies, creating a sustainable income plan, managing risk, planning for healthcare costs, and reviewing how your estate plan aligns with your goals. Register: https://fmlibrary.libnet.info/event/15846810

▪️ Smart Moves for a More Efficient Retirement is on Wednesday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the presentation, Certified Financial Planners Daniel Mador and Samuel Pokluda will explore tax-efficient income planning, Roth conversion considerations, risk management, rising healthcare costs, and key estate planning updates. Register: https://fmlibrary.libnet.info/event/15846785

Both seminars are at the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.). Registration is recommended.

There are still a few seats left in our upcoming All About Animals program! 🐁🐍 On Tuesday, July 28, join Cindi Cavellini to get an up-close look at furry and scaly live animals. This event is from 2-3 p.m. at the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.). Walk-in availability is limited, so make sure to register at www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.

It’s the last full week of our Summer Reading Challenge! 🏆📚 Here are all the prizes up for grabs during week eight. Keep logging those minutes, and let’s finish this challenge strong!

In one week, join us for a community book swap! ♻️📚To participate, adults are invited to bring a book they'd like to donate to the Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) beginning today, July 18 through Friday, July 24. When you drop off a book, you'll receive an entry ticket for the swap on Saturday, July 25, from 1-2:30 p.m. During the swap, grab a new-to-you book that you'd like to read using your ticket! To learn more, visit www.flowermound.gov/libraryevents.