September 18, 2026

National Night Out - Oct. 6

Sunnyvale's public safety team invites you to mark Tuesday, Oct. 6 on your calendar for our annual National Night Out celebration. The event will be at Town Center Park from 6 to 9 p.m.

This event helps strengthen our community by allowing us all to better connect with each other and build safer neighborhoods.

Our event will feature a live band, food vendors, and lots of opportunities to visit with public safety personnel and learn about how they partner with the community.

Check our National Night Out web page for more information, including sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

Sunnyvale Fire Department to Host Preparedness Event as Part of National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, an excellent reminder to make sure your home and workplace are prepared.

The Sunnyvale Fire-Rescue Department will host a Preparedness Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Sunnyvale Town Hall, in the Council Chambers. The event is designed to provide practical information and resources to help Sunnyvale residents prepare for emergencies and disasters.

The event will include refreshments and information tables, along with a presentation on how to build a preparedness kit at home. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions of preparedness professionals from Sunnyvale Emergency Management, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

The public and Town employees are encouraged to attend this event and learn more about keeping their homes and workplaces safe.

Resources and information are available at Ready.gov/Plan.

Make sure you are receiving emergency alerts from the Town of Sunnyvale. Visit our Emergency Alerts page to sign up for notifications.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place, Sunnyvale

Story Times

Story Times for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

Story Times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home! 

Sept. 23 - Happy Fall, Ya'll!

Sept. 30 - Furry Friends

Tuesday, Oct. 6 10:30 a.m.

Mark your calendar for Senior Day at the Doris Padgett Public library! 

Our featured guest will be Town Manager Dannette Garcia. She will provide updates about Town happenings and answer some of your questions.

The event is sponsored by Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library and will include door prizes and refreshments.

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

On Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bring your old puzzles and exchange them with someone else for something new to enjoy!

On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., bring your family for a night of games, pizza and toys from Craftforge.

Come make a cool bookmark for yourself, play Library Bingo and enjoy fun refreshments!

For more information about the Doris Padgett Public Library, visit the library's webpage.

Run Around with Rylie!

Rylie is a 2-year-old male mixed breed.

Rylie is a cattle dog mix that is always ready for adventure! He is highly intelligent and can pick up skills fast. More than anything, he just wants to be involved in whatever activity you are doing.

He is very active and is best in a home without cats, small critters, or little kids. If you want a brilliant, devoted partner for all of life's adventures, team up with Rylie.

We are passionate about finding permanent homes for all the animals in the shelter. Come visit them at the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter, 371 Long Creek Road. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling 214-862-4525.