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Christmas Holidays - City Services Closed

City facilities will be closed in observance of the Christmas holidays. There will not be curbside collection of rubbish on these days. Service will resume on your next regular collection day following the holidays. Garbage should not be placed out for pick up earlier than 6 p.m. on the evening before the scheduled collection day. Thank you for your cooperation.

Santa Around Town

Toddler Storytime

Stories and activities are designed to encourage a love for books and language, increase attention spans and develop basic social skills. Parents/caregivers are required to stay with the toddler and encourage them to participate in the program.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is recommended for children 3 1/2 - 6 years old. Storytime incorporates books, fingerplays, songs, and activities to promote interest in reading and lifelong learning. Children listen to stories and participate in group activities.

Teen Game Day

Teens are invited to stop by during the first and third Thursday of every month from 4-6 PM. The library has a variety of board games and snacks available! For ages 12-18.

Mysteries & More Book Club

The Mysteries & More Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. We will be picking future titles for the book group at upcoming meetings. If you have a title that you think would make a great discussion book, bring it to our next meeting. Check the library's website at www.deerparktx.org/library or call at 281-478-7208 for more information.

Adult Craft: Wrapping Paper Party

Patrons are encouraged to bring their unwrapped presents to our Wrapping Paper Party! All wrapping materials will be provided as well as light refreshments. Registration is not required.

Holiday Storytime

A special Winter Holiday storytime is planned for December 14th @ 10:15 a.m. with songs, stories, and a special guest. Goodie bags and a craft will be available. This storytime will hold plenty of fun, stories, and photo opportunities, so don't forget your camera!

Featured Friday: The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Legacy

Mark your calendars and join us for our next Featured Friday Series Event...The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Legacy! Presented by Amy Maxwell Chase (Executive Director of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation). Come learn about a living piece of Texas history, The Bolivar Point Lighthouse! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Percy Jackson Pre-Watch Party

Calling all demigods! Celebrate the upcoming release of the new Percy Jackson show by attending our pre-watch party. There will be blue food, crafts, and a quiz to find out who your godly parent is. Registration required. Sign-up begins December 1.

Teen Game Day

Teens are invited to stop by during the first and third Thursday of every month from 4-6 PM. The library has a variety of board games and snacks available! For ages 12-18.

Maxwell: Dip, Drip & Sip

Join us for a crafting class as we Dip Chips, Drip Paint, and Sip Non-Alcoholic beverages. Your Christmas themed door hanger will be made with everything you need and light refreshments. There will be three shapes to choose from that must be confirmed at registration, as we only have a set amount of each.

Maxwell: Christmas Carol at the Alley

Come see “A Christmas Carol” at The Alley Theatre. With Victorian costumes, magical illusions, and beautifully sung holiday carols, A Christmas Carol tells the story of Scrooge's transformation. An updated production of a holiday tradition is the perfect way for families to relive their Christmases past. We will also grab dinner at Birraporetti's; the price is not included. Please arrive at the Maxwell Adult Center by 3:50 PM.

Maxwell: Old Town Spring, Home for the Holidays Day Trip

Join us on a trip to the annual Home for the Holidays Festival to celebrate the Christmas Spirit of Old Town Spring! Live entertainment such as Cloggers, Carolers, and your favorite school/church choirs will be performing sweet music all day long! We will hop on the 40-foot Be an Angel Train and ride to see all the town has to offer. Please arrive at the Maxwell Adult Center by 11:30AM.

Maxwell: Houston Symphony Day Trip

Join the Maxwell Adult Center as we watch one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The Nightmare Before Christmas will be projected in its entirety on the big screen, accompanied by Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by the orchestra. This program is put on by the Houston Symphony and will be a one-of-a-kind experience. Please arrive at the Maxwell Adult Center by 5:45PM.

Teen Social

This social is an evening just for teens to come together, play games and mingle by the fire. This is a free event but registration is required.

Open Play Gym @ DPISD North Campus

Beginning September 11, DPPARD will be having open gym basketball play on Monday and Wednesdays at the Deer Park High School North Campus Boys Gym located at 402 Ivy Ave (behind the school by the stadium). Participants will need to bring their own ball. No food or drink allow in facility. Mondays and Wednesdays DPHS- North Boys Gym 6pm – 8pm September 11 – December 20

Art in the Park

What better way to relax than to come to our beautiful Dow Park and paint with us. We will provide the supplies and you only need to bring your imagination. This is a free event but registration is required.

Open Play Gym @ DPISD North Campus

Beginning September 11, DPPARD will be having open gym basketball play on Monday and Wednesdays at the Deer Park High School North Campus Boys Gym located at 402 Ivy Ave (behind the school by the stadium). Participants will need to bring their own ball. No food or drink allow in facility. Mondays and Wednesdays DPHS- North Boys Gym 6pm – 8pm September 11 – December 20

Maxwell: Museum of Natural Science & cloud 10 Creamery

Join us on a fun, science-themed trip and challenge yourself to learn something new! We will first see the many exhibits that the Houston Museum of Natural Science has to offer. Following the museum, we will go to Cloud 10 Creamery and try some nitrogen ice cream! Price of extra activities at the museum and ice cream are not included. Please arrive at the Maxwell Adult Center by 1:15PM.

Canvas and Chill

Canvas & Chill is a setting for families to enjoy a night out together. We invite you to paint the evening away. Bring your snacks and receive step-by-step instruction available for twelve painters. No painting experience is required and we will provide all materials. You may bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing if desired. We recommend that those under 8 have an adult to assist. September: Penguins

Geocaching Christmas

T’was a week before Christmas when Santa came to visit and his Reindeer got distracted by all of Dow Park. Luckily for us, Santa has their trackers but will you be his hero and help us find them? Use your geocaching skills and come help him out!

Maxwell: Horseshoe Casino

Come test your luck at the great Horseshoe Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana! We will go on Senior Tuesday, where members receive 3X points the entire day. We will enjoy one of the many restaurants on the property for lunch, price not included. Please arrive at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center by 8:45AM.

Maxwell: Houston Nutcracker Ballet

The ultimate holiday tradition returns with all of the grandeur that audiences love about Stanton Welch’s: The Nutcracker. From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, The Nutcracker truly is the perfect holiday experience. Join the Maxwell Adult Center as we take a day trip to see this splendid performance. Space for this event is limited so sign up quickly! Please arrive at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center by 12:15 PM.

Sleigh Ride

Pizza Bingo

The perfect combination: Pizza and BINGO! come enjoy a couple of slices of pizza and a drink while going for the win in Bingo. Small prizes will be awarded, and we will play as many games as the time allows. Pizza lunch will be served around noon. Registration is required.

Sleigh Ride

Maxwell: Cornhole Tournament

The Maxwell Adult Center is hosting its first cornhole tournament. This is an exciting and competitive event for players of all skill levels. For $3 per player, you can sign up as a team or individually and a partner will be selected for you. Registration for this event closes on Monday, December 18th. First and second place teams will receive prizes.

Maxwell: Foodie Friday

Calling all Foodies! We will be hosting a class to teach you how to make a sweet or savory item to take home on one Friday of every month! All supplies are included. We will be walking you step-by-step on how to make food. We will also have light refreshments during class. There is a $10 fee for each of the classes. December - peppermint bark

Sleigh Ride

Maxwell: Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Certification Class

Need your CPR/AED certification? Join us on August 29th for our CPR/AED certification class at the Maxwell Adult Center! The purpose of the courses in the CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac/breathing emergencies to give immediate care to an injured person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The registration fee is $35 for the certification. We will be providing lunch, served at the Maxwell Center.