East Library and Recreation Center

09/04/2026

We will be open with modified hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Back-to-School Giveaway in partnership with Texas Health! 🎒📚 We'll be handing out supplies while they last, so be sure to stop by early.
While you're here, we'd appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete a short survey. Your feedback helps us continue improving and serving our community even better. We look forward to seeing you!

07/14/2026

Tag one vendor you'd love to see at this year's Trail or Treat! 🎃

Vendor registration is officially open for our 2026 Trail or Treat on Friday, October 23, 2026! Join us for one of our biggest community events, with over 1,200 attendees at last year's event.

For just $30, your registration includes one 8-foot table, two chairs, and the opportunity to showcase your business to hundreds of local families. Vendors are encouraged to decorate their booths for our Booth Decorating Contest, provide candy for trick-or-treaters, and are welcome to hand out promotional items and giveaways.

🎃 Spaces are limited, so reserve your booth today! Email [email protected] for more information. We can't wait to see your creative booth and celebrate with the community on October 23!

07/09/2026

✨ Prototype Complete! ✨

Our Game Development Mini Camp creators have officially reached a huge milestone... their first game prototypes are finished!

Over the past few days, these young designers have brainstormed ideas, built game boards, tested mechanics, solved problems, and transformed simple concepts into playable games. Every prototype is completely unique, and we're incredibly proud of the creativity, teamwork, and imagination they've poured into them.

Tomorrow is the moment they've been waiting for...

🕹️ Game Test Day!

The designers will put their games in the hands of real players, gather feedback, and discover what every great game creator learns: the first version is just the beginning of the adventure.

Congratulations to all of our mini developers. You've already accomplished something many people only dream about... creating a game from scratch!

A huge thank you to for providing the educational resources that helped bring these ideas to life. Their passion for making creativity, storytelling, and game design accessible gave our campers the tools they needed to dream big and build something entirely their own.

07/02/2026

We've been having an amazing time at Summer Camp at the East! From exciting games and creative crafts to swimming, new friendships, and nonstop smiles, every day has been filled with fun and adventure. We can't wait to make even more memories with our campers this summer! 💙

06/27/2026

Heads up! We will be closed on Saturday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday, and we will re-open on Sunday July 5th at 12pm.

05/23/2026

Mission: Don’t get caught in the photo ❌📸
Side quest: Sign up for Summer Camp ✅🏕️

05/20/2026

Camp season is almost here and our counselors are already hard at work getting everything ready! 🎉 From trainings and team building to planning games, activities, and unforgettable memories, we are getting prepared for an amazing summer! 💛

Our team is excited and counting down the days until campers arrive!

Spots are filling up, so don’t wait — enroll your campers now and get ready for a summer full of fun, friendships, adventures, and memories they’ll be talking about all year long!

05/05/2026

With the weather warming up and the school year winding down, we’ve got fun activities planned for all ages! Mark your calendar for these upcoming May events with Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture.

04/30/2026

Come join the fun this summer!

We are gearing up for a summer full of fun, and we're hiring staff for our upcoming Summer Camps at all Recreation Centers! Visit the link below and search "camp" to see available positions.

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Government/Jobs-Volunteering/Jobs-Volunteering-Directory/Working-for-the-City/Parks-Recreation-Seasonal