Walking Club

8:30am–9:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

Creative Writing Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Stitchin' Saturdays

10:30am–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Voice Class

11:00am–11:45am
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

Dr. Lon's Amazing Science Magic Show!

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Perfect for all ages, this show will spark curiosity and leave you believing in the magic of science! 

Perfecto para todas las edades, este espectáculo despertará curiosidad y te dejará creyendo en la magia de la ciencia!

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

The Pigeon Party!

11:00am–1:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We are celebrating the Mo Willems Pigeon series, The Pigeon Needs a Bath! The Pigeon wants a Puppy! The Pigeon finds a hot dog! etc with crafts and stories. This is sure to be a fun early literacy experience. Hope to see you there!

All About Animals

12:00pm–1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Weird and Wild Animals

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

Groove Guild

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Dijon (A) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. 

Plant Exchange

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Connect, share, and grow together!

 Bring plant cuttings, propagations, or small potted plants to exchange with the community and take a moment to explore the seed library. 

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Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Fairy Gardens for Kids

1:00pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

All About Animals: Dig into the Wild

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dig into the Wild! Step into a world where dinosaurs roam and discovery awaits! Our Dig Into the Wild presentation brings prehistoric excitement to life with an animal-packed adventure perfect for curious young minds.

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!