Spring Break at the Library

Spring break is here, and your library is the place to be for free, fun and engaging programs for all ages! 

From hands-on STEM experiments and creative arts workshops to creepy creatures and exciting gaming tournaments, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our lineup of events and make this spring break one to remember!

Spring Break Camps

Camp Halfblood Spring Break – Lakewood Branch

Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, 2 to 3 p.m.  

Experience Camp Halfblood while school is out!  This year’s Spring Break series will focus on different Greek gods and monsters, and you’ll get to explore the myths behind your favorite book series as you make crafts and complete fun activities.

Mad Science! – Pleasant Grove Branch

• Tuesday, March 11, 2 to 3 p.m.: Perot Tech Truck
• Wednesday, March 12, 2 to 3 p.m.: Invent & Engineer!
• Thursday, March 13, 2 to 3 p.m.: Explore the World!
• Friday, March 14, 2 to 3 p.m.: Lil' Naturalists!  

Spring Break @ White Rock – White Rock Lake Branch

Registration is required for each day

• Monday, March 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Mario Bros Movie
• Tuesday, March 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Super Mario Crafts
• Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Mario Party
• Thursday, March 13, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Switch Tournament for Teens
• Friday, March 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Switch Tournament for Kids

Spring Break Retreat – Prairie Creek Branch

• Monday, March 10, noon to 1 p.m.: Scoping it Out!
• Tuesday, March 11, noon to 1 p.m.: Switch Game Day!
• Wednesday, March 12, noon to 1 p.m.: Intro to Capoeira
• Thursday, March 13, noon to 1 p.m.: The Cliburn Presents: "What Makes a Hero?"
• Friday, March 14, noon to 1 p.m.: Perot TECH Truck  

Springing into Sound and Songs – Lochwood Branch

• Monday, March 10, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: What is sound?: DIY drum
• Tuesday, March 11, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: How does sound travel?: DIY phone
• Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Amplification: DIY speaker
• Thursday, March 13, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: What is music?: DIY musical instruments
• Friday, March 14, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: What can sound do?: Interactive concert experience presented by The Cliburn Museum  

SUPER Spring Break – Skillman Southwestern Branch

• Tuesday, March 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Super Toddler Storytime
• Tuesday, March 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Super Crafternoon: Superhero Zines and Comics
• Wednesday, March 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Super STEM: Superhero Signal Lights
• Thursday, March 13, 3 to 5 p.m.: Super Nintendo Switch Party
• Friday, March 14, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Super Lego Lounge
• Friday, March 14, 6 to 7 p.m.: Super Teddy Bear Sleepover
• Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Super Family Day: Movie and Escape Room 

Trash Metal and Harmony – Forest Green Branch

Registration is required for each day. 

• Tuesday, March 11 through Thursday, March 13, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Friday, March 14, 1 to 3 p.m. 

Learn all about music and the science of sound this Spring Break by crafting your own instruments from discarded materials. Music group Nova Pangea will show students how to make working instruments, rehearse a series of songs and perform a concert at the end of the week to showcase their work. Recommended for students aged 8 to 10. 

Arts and Crafts

Create Art With DMA

Monday, March 10,  3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Vickery Park Branch                       

Wednesday, March 12,  1 to 2 p.m.,  North Oak Cliff Branch

Teen Mosaic Art

Tuesday, March 11, 3 to 4 p.m.,  Highland Hills Branch                     

Crafty Kids: Blooming Bookmarks

Tuesday, March 11, 4 to 5 p.m., Arcadia Park Branch      

DIY Jacket Patches

Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch 

Floral Art

Wednesday, March 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

Buttons and Beads

Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Park Forest Branch

Teen Knitting Night 

Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

Story & Craft - "Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!" 

Thursday, March 13, 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. & Saturday, March 15, 2 to 3 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

Sculptor's Studio: Pinch Pots

Thursday, March 13, 5 to 6 p.m., Bachman Lake Branch

Fairy and Dragon Frames for Kids 

Thursday, March 13, 5 to 6 p.m., Highland Hills Branch

Pie Trinket Boxes                                           

Friday, March 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch 

Gold Foil Tin Organizers                

Saturday, March 15, 2 to 3 p.m., Bachman Lake Branch

Crafternoons

Saturday, March 15, 2 to 3 p.m., Renner Frankford Branch

Pipe Cleaner Butterflies

Thursday, March 20, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Fretz Park Branch

Kids Art Studio: Butterflies

Thursday, March 20, 4 to 5 p.m., Timberglen Branch

Games

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, Park Forest Branch

Scavenger Hunt Week: Book Characters

Monday, March 10 through Saturday, March 15, Audelia Road Branch

Spring Break Family Board Games

Monday, March 10, 1 to 3 p.m., Park Forest Branch

Smash Bros Tournament

Tuesday, March 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

One Shot D&D

Tuesday, March 11, 5 to 7 p.m., Skyline Branch

Spring Into Action Series: Field Day

Friday, March 14, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

Game Night

Thursday, March 20, 5 to 7 p.m., Renner Frankford Branch

Health and Safety

DFD Fire Safety House

Monday, March 10, 1 to 2 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch                                  

Sanitation Department Day

Tuesday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Timberglen Branch

Police Department Day

Wednesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Timberglen Branch 

Music, Magic and More

It's Not Easy Being a Teen

Tuesday, March 11, 5 to 6 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

Creepy Critters: Live Animal Show

Wednesday, March 12, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Creature Teacher

Wednesday, March 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

Thursday, March 13, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Toddler Spring Fling                                      

Friday, March 14, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Highland Hills Branch

Drone Flying 101

Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. to noon, Fretz Park Branch

Cara Mia Theatre Presents “Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz”

Saturday, March 15, noon to 1 p.m., Prairie Creek Branch

Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show

Wednesday, March 19, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Bookmarks at NorthPark Center

Relax and Refresh

Family Yoga

Tuesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Preston Royal Branch

Yoga 4 Kids 

Thursday, March 13, 2 to 3 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch 

Doodle to Decompress                 

Thursday, March 13, 6 to 7 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

STEM

Who Stole the Cookie From the Cookie Jar? 

Tuesday, March 11, 1 to 2 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch

Spring Break STEAM: Catapult Cannons

Tuesday, March 11, 2 to 3 p.m., Dallas West Branch

Spring Break STEAM: Brave Bessie's Airplane

Wednesday, March 12, 2 to 3 p.m., Dallas West Branch

Innovate With Perot

Thursday, March 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

Come Fly With Us!

Thursday, March 13, 5 to 6 p.m., Lancaster-Kiest Branch

STEM Lab

Friday, March 21, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Renner Frankford Branch