To Mom, With Love

Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives. Whether it's by crafting a bouquet, creating a painting or having a family portrait taken, we invite you to come to the library to celebrate Mom with these activities:  

FOR KIDS

Mother's Day Bouquet

Celebrate the mom in your life by making them a beautiful bouquet! These bouquets will be made from paper and can be kept around year-round! All supplies provided; first come, first serve.

Tuesday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. Kleberg-Rylie Branch 

Wednesday, May 10 at 4 p.m. Fretz Park Branch

Thursday, May 11 at 3:15 p.m. Audelia Road Branch

Thursday, May 11 at 4 p.m. Timberglen Branch

Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Forest Green Branch

Made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Mother's Day Flower Pot

Celebrate Mother's Day by decorating your own flower pot for mom! All supplies provided. Ages 6 and up.

Friday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. Prairie Creek Branch

Friday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. Skyline Branch

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

FOR ADULTS

Adult Paper Roses

Need a last-minute gift for the mother in your life? During this workshop, we will be creating paper roses. No need to worry about putting these roses in water and they will last much longer than fresh-cut flowers. Supplies are limited; first come first served. 

Tuesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. White Rock Lake Branch

Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Lochwood Branch

Made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

DIY Spring Sign Painting / Hágalo Ud. Mismo -Pintura de letrero de primavera

Get ready for Spring and Mother's Day with a fun sign to hang on your wall or door to welcome friends and family. Supplies are limited to the first 15 people. 

Prepárate para la Primavera y el Día de la Madres con un letrero divertido para colgarlo en la pared o en la puerta para dar la bienvenida a amigos y familiares. Los suministros están limitados a las primeras 15 personas. 

Monday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Arcadia Road Branch

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. /  Patrocinado por los Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Spring Jewelry Making

Celebrate the spring season. Create some fun jewelry. Make something special for the "mom-figures" in your life. Supplies are limited to the first 15 people.

Wednesday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. North Oak Cliff Branch

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Adult Bath Bombs

Enjoy an afternoon learning how to make our bath bombs for your mom - our yourself!

All supplies provided. Adults only, no children please. Registration required.

Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

FOR FAMILIES

Mother’s Day Cricut Coasters

Celebrate your maternal figure in your life by creating a custom coaster using the Cricut! Customize, cut, and press your heart into this one-of-a-kind gift! Registration required.

Monday, May 8 at 4 p.m. Polk-Wisdom Branch

This program made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Mother's Day Botanical Watercolor Workshop

Community Artist Program instructor Mylan will show you how to create a beautiful watercolor floral arrangement just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day. Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 10 at 5 p.m. Oak Lawn Branch

This program is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Family Portrait Day

Capture precious family memories with a free family portrait provided by the library. Each family will get to do their own photoshoot and take home an 8x10 portrait as well as digital copies of all the images taken. Perfect for Mother's Day! Register now to save your spot!

Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. White Rock Lake Branch

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

All in-person programming is intended to follow CDC and city safety guidelines. Please keep safe and social distance when possible, masks are recommended.