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Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am
Family
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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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Saturday Stitchery

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

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Creative Writing Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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
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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.

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Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance by Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company! This event will bring families together to rejoice in the revolutionary spirit of Cinco de Mayo, fostering community engagemen

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

NASA SUITS Preschool Presentation

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Team Selene from the Midwestern State University NASA SUITS program will be giving a Space-Themed Storytime!

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem.

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The Mental Health Human Library

11:30am–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with NAMI North Texas for Mental Health Awareness Month, this Human Library event aims to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Hand crocheted blankets/ Mantas de ganchillo

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE A THROW BLANKET USING ONLY YOUR HANDS!

AGES 12+

¡APRENDE A HACER UNA MANTA USANDO SÓLO TUS MANOS!

MAYORES DE 12 AÑOS

Register here/Regístrese aquí:

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Panel by Panel: A Comic Collage

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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To celebrate National Comic Book Day, we will be upcycling old comics to create a work of art that you can give to a comic book/superhero loving friend or that you can display in your home!

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Harry Potter Day

12:00pm–3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Enjoy a movie afternoon with a showing of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, and make a brand-new bookmark in your Harry Potter house colors! 

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Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
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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!

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Family Afternoons: Star Wars Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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May the Force be with you. Gather Jedis for an afternoon of fun crafts as we celebrate May the 4th. Craft paper lightsabers, make a small perler bead of your favorite character, and participate in some Star Wars-themed games. 

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Family Game Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Painting with the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit once you arrive at the program.

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

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Cancelled

Placeholder Painting with the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

This event is in the "Family" group

The Library Awakens: Star Wars Day Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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Join the Rebellion!

All galactic citizens are invited to come dressed in their best galactic style and enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and a galaxy of interactive adventures. 

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Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

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Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family
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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!

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Books & Brews: Somna

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay's Somna: A Bedtime Story. You can find a summary from the publisher below:

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Craft Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to fiesta like there’s ¡no mañana! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with vibrant folkloric dancers who’ll have you tapping your feet to the rhythm.

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Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
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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!