Name: Dots Decors and Vibes by Viji Venkataguru
Start: 2025-03-10
End: 2025-04-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

large circular mandala-style artwork displayed on a wooden easel outdoors

Dots Decors and Vibes by Viji Venkataguru

All Day 3/10 - 4/30

Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Viji Venkataguru is a McKinney-based mandala artist. Mandala art is an ancient art form, proven to aid individuals as a therapeutic tool. It paves the way for a journey of self-dis...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Viji Venkataguru is a McKinney-based mandala artist. Mandala art is an ancient art form, proven to aid individuals as a therapeutic tool. It paves the way for a journey of self-discovery through creativity and expanded awareness.

Abstract painting in black, gray, and red colors

Broken Nostalgia By Speaker Jill

All Day 4/1 - 4/19

Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

The idea behind Speaker Jill’s “Broken Series” paintings originated from a desire to test the strength of a popular logo or icon’s marketing. Would it still be recognizable if brok...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The idea behind Speaker Jill’s “Broken Series” paintings originated from a desire to test the strength of a popular logo or icon’s marketing. Would it still be recognizable if broken apart and transformed into art?

a toy bunny sits on a green gingham cloth amongst pink spring flowers

Celebrate Springtime at the Library!

All Day 4/1 - 4/29

Community Events

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate the things that come with the return of spring: flowers, bunnies and, of course, egg hunts! We have programs for all ages thr...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate the things that come with the return of spring: flowers, bunnies and, of course, egg hunts! We have programs for all ages throughout April that will make winter a distant memory.

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Sculptor's Studio: Mini Vases

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Sculptor's Studio for the month of April will be working off the Pinch Pot technique we learned last month. This time we're taking it a step further by making mini vases! Elevate y...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Sculptor's Studio for the month of April will be working off the Pinch Pot technique we learned last month. This time we're taking it a step further by making mini vases! Elevate your skills and creativity by mastering the pinch pot method.

Family Game Day

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for stud...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for students to be engaged with during your visit.

Family Fishing Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:30am

Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Reel in some family fun by the Emerald Lake located behind the Moutain Creek Library! Cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the joy of angling in this hands-on pro...

Required

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Reel in some family fun by the Emerald Lake located behind the Moutain Creek Library! Cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the joy of angling in this hands-on program.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

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!Classes are 45 minutes and cover ...

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!

3 Little Pigs Mini-Opera Performance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Bridging together Opera and the classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out their traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three L...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

Blackout Poetry

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Discover new meaning in a piece of text by blacking out words to create one-of-a-kind poetry!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Discover new meaning in a piece of text by blacking out words to create one-of-a-kind poetry!

Sock Puppet Theatre

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Tap into your inner playwright by creating your own sock puppet show. In this mini theatre workshop, families will learn to take a show from idea to stage by participating in all a...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Tap into your inner playwright by creating your own sock puppet show.

Eid Room Reservation

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Room Reservation for Eid

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Room Reservation for Eid

Eid Room Reservation

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Room Reservation for Eid

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Room Reservation for Eid

Guitar Class

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

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!Classes are 45 minutes and cover ...

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!

Holi: Celebrate the Festival of Colors

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors! Meet us in the library to enjoy a story about the origin of Holi, and then move out to the lawn for the color-throwing celebration.Dress in ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors! Meet us in the library to enjoy a story about the origin of Holi, and then move out to the lawn for the color-throwing celebration.

Eid Mubarak: Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Celebrate Eid & Arab American Heritage Month with your neighbors and friends! National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April. It celebrates the Ar...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Eid & Arab American Heritage Month with your neighbors and friends! National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April.

Family Afternoons: Pressed Flower Lanterns

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in creating a pressed flower lantern to celebrate the first full month of Spring or pull up a chair to play a game w...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in creating a pressed flower lantern to celebrate the first full month of Spring or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends.

Family Game Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Family

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 f...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area

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.

Spring Movie Matinee: Moana 2*

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 58

Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Keyboard Class

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

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!Classes are 45 minutes and cover ...

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!

Photo of a triangular bee house filled with cylindrical tubes

Build Your Own Bee House

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Learn how to make a bee house that you can install in your yard! Bees don't just come in hives – there are also solitary bees, who play a huge role in pollination and need secure p...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn how to make a bee house that you can install in your yard! Bees don't just come in hives – there are also solitary bees, who play a huge role in pollination and need secure places to nest.

Violin Class

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

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!Classes are 45 minutes and cover ...

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!

Beaded Bracelets

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Come make your very own beaded bracelet to take home with you! We will have a variety of beads and strings to make any kind of bracelet you desire - from Ojo de Dios to Friendship ...

Required

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Come make your very own beaded bracelet to take home with you! We will have a variety of beads and strings to make any kind of bracelet you desire - from Ojo de Dios to Friendship charms.

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