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The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

Design your own comic book!

Create a comic that tells a story – decide who the main character is, then take them on a fantastic journey through the pages.  Learn storyboarding and art skills.

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

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Genealogist and historian Grace Horstmann will show you how to turn your family history research into a compelling narrative that resonates.

Paint a portrait of your pet with this beginner’s painting workshop! Bring a printout of your pet (or any animal you want) to trace onto an 8 x 10-inch canvas board.

Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

In celebration of Día de Los Muertos we have partnered with Ballet Folklórico Mayahuel to host a performance at 11 am and a Norteño workshop at 12 pm. 

¡Celebrate, Create & Remember!

 Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.

Grab your glue sticks and get ready to gobble up some crafty fun as we build vibrant paper turkeys together! 

A special Dia de los Muertos Crafterday!

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

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Celebrate the season at our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap & Tin Decorating workshop! Bring your favorite cookie recipe to trade with fellow bakers—remember, no actual cookies will be shared, just recipes.

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Create memories as we craft photo frames and paper flowers for our Día de los Muertos altar. Bring a photo of a pet or someone you wish to honor to add to the altar. Learn about Día de los Muertos and how people celebrate.

Immerse yourself in art for a special Dia de Los Muertos Celebration. 

The Circle of life exhibit is a collection of works from artists all over Dallas showcasing their interpretations of the Circle of Life. 

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit once they arrive at the program IN-PERSON at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

Supplies

Want to learn a craft, but you aren't very crafty? Come learn the basics of the art of macrame while creating your own macrame wall hanging.

Limited to 10 adults. Registration is required.

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

September 6 - Pokemon 2000

October 4 - Monsters, Inc.

November 1 - Minecraft

December 6 - Dogman

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos! The Day of the Dead honors deceased family members and ancestors with offerings and decorations of food and fun. We will watch "The Book of Life" and then color velvet sugar skull pages.

Big Heart Theater will provide three consecutive workshops designed specifically for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members.

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Nothing better on a chilly evening than to bundle up and allow your creativity to shine on our sidewalk. Tired of being bundled up?

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

Sip, paint, and celebrate the spirits with a creative twist! Kids will craft Día de los Muertos-inspired art while sipping on apple juice in this festive afternoon of color and culture.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!