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ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT
business updates
DEER PARK LIBRARY
what's new in city resources
PARKS & RECREATION
art park players update
SAN JACINTO MONUMENT & MUSEUM
program updates and other info.
SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING
Kiss’n My Glass Collectables has now opened at 5018 Luella Ave., near the intersection of Spencer Hwy. The owners are area residents Melvin and Tracey Peters. You will love the amazing variety of vintage jewelry, glass, antiques and more. They have great gift ideas. Have some vintage or antique pieces of your own? They do accept consignments pieces. Call for more information at (832) 429-3205. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 10:00 am.
NOW OPEN
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DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
SRP 2023 Child Programs
FAMILY SING-ALONG MOVIE
MONDAYS AT 10:30 AM
KIDS CRAFT SUMMER 2023
TUESDAYS AT 2:00 PM
July 11- Pet Rock
July 18-Dream Catcher
July 25-Pop Art Print-Making
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM
July 5-Tie Dye Time
July 12-Sunny Sue's Magic Show
July 19- HMNS - Myths and Legends
July 26- End-of-Summer
Petting Zoo
SUMMER STORYTIME
Toddlers: Thursdays at 10:15 AM
Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 AM
June 8 - July 20
Fall Storytime returns August 17
FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND MOVIE TITLES CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT DEERPARKTX.GOV/LIBRARY
DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The 2023 Summer Reading Program at DPPL provides children of all ages an opportunity to enjoy reading as well as help maintain reading skills during summer months. All while earning incentive prizes!
This summer we will offer logging both online and via paper. Registration is open now. Logging ends July 29.
SRP 2023 Teen Programs 12-18
TEEN ART CAMP SUMMER 2023
WEDNESDAYS AT 3:00 PM
July 12-Perler Beading
July 19-Drip Pour Painting
TEEN MEME MOVIE
THURSDAYS AT 4:00 PM
Check out our website for a list of titles. Final Teen Meme Movie will be on July 20.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
July 11 at 4:15 PM
END OF SUMMER TEEN PARTY
July 27 at 4:15 PM
DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
This summer we will offer logging both online and via paper. Registration is open now. Logging ends July 29.
Log your reading for a chance to win a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card! Two winners will be chosen.
July Adult Programs
FEATURED
Our Story: City of Deer Park, Deer Park ISD, and Shell Oil
July 14 at 11:00 AM
Pleasantville by Attica Locke July 11 at 4:00 PM
DIY UPCYCLED LANTERN CRAFT
July 22 at 2:00 PM
*This program requires registration; Call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.
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H E M U S I C M A N
The San Jacinto Monument & Museum offers a variety of familyfriendly events throughout the year, including reenactments, festivals, and educational programs. Some popular events include the Battle of San Jacinto reenactment, the Fourth of July celebration, and the Festival of Lights during the holiday season. Check the museum's website for a full calendar of events and plan your visit accordingly. Don't miss out on these fun and educational opportunities for the whole family!
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 1:
Bird Watching at the Battlefield; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; free Every first Saturday of the month, we open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
July 1:
San Jacinto Family Day: Texas Revolution Paper Dolls; 11:00 a.m. –3:00 p m ; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum; children get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Create paper dolls dressed like people from the Texas Revolution and try on replica outfits.
Location: San Jacinto Monument
July 1:
Boom: Cannon Demonstration; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free Cannon firing demonstration on the hour and half hour. Location: outside the San Jacinto Museum
