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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, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Gazzle Social

Gazzle Social

All Day
Skyline - In Library at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be di...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be displayed in-house upon completion. 

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Homeschool Hangout

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.

Dallas Opera Pigs poster art

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"!

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: 60
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

diy bracelets

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: 19
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.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Seonghun Jeong, Piano

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.

Learn & Play: Literacy Building for Toddlers

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Encourage a love of reading and build literacy skills through hands-on, imaginative play! These biweekly story-building and reading-ready workshops are designed for parents and chi...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Encourage a love of reading and build literacy skills through hands-on, imaginative play!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.Recommended for ages 6 and under 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, April 10, 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, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Spring Eggstravaganza!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!We're celebrating the start of Spring in the most Eggcellent way we know how: a party!Stop by throughout the day for c...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

We're celebrating the start of Spring in the most Eggcellent way we know how: a party!

Stop by throughout the day for crafts, activities and more for the whole family.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Catalin Dima, Piano

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.

Scavenger Hunt Week: Happy Spring!

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by t...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, April 17, 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, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, April 18, 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.

A family enjoys a round of karaoke.

Blind Karaoke Family Edition

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Flex your musical skills with blind karaoke, family edition!  Choose from various family friendly categories and see just how much you really know popular songs.  No need...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Flex your musical skills with blind karaoke, family edition!  Choose from various family friendly categories and see just how much you really know popular songs.  No need to be able to hold a tune; you

Spring Community Festival

Spring Community Festival

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Skyline - Outdoor Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Harness your egg-hunting skills and ring in Spring at our Spring Community Festival! Highlighting various local organizations, vendors, and resources, this fest is open to the publ...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Harness your egg-hunting skills and ring in Spring at our Spring Community Festival!

Learn & Play: Literacy Building for Toddlers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Encourage a love of reading and build literacy skills through hands-on, imaginative play! These biweekly story-building and reading-ready workshops are designed for parents and chi...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Encourage a love of reading and build literacy skills through hands-on, imaginative play!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.Recommended for ages 6 and under 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, April 24, 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, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.