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Family Gaming Afternoon

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy an afternoon of games! We will have board games like "Trouble" or "Monopoly," card games like "Uno," video games for the Wii as well as jigsaw puzzles from 30 pieces to 300 pieces. 

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of games! We will have board games like "Trouble" or "Monopoly," card games like "Uno," video games for the Wii as well as jigsaw puzzles from 30 pieces to 300 pieces. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Adventure Week - Explore with DART!

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - In Library at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a fun-filled Family Workshop with DART! This exciting event features an informative presentation on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, along with sign-ups for DART passes.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Family Workshop with DART! This exciting event features an informative presentation on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, along with sign-ups for DART passes.

This event is in the "Family" group

Animal Superheroes

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Meet some animals that have incredible superpowers. Every animal needs a superpower to survive in the wild - which superpower would you choose? All About Animals Live!

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet some animals that have incredible superpowers. Every animal needs a superpower to survive in the wild - which superpower would you choose? All About Animals Live!

This event is in the "Family" group

Women's Sports Day

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Women’s Sports Day, a fun and inspiring celebration in honor of Women’s History Month!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Women’s Sports Day, a fun and inspiring celebration in honor of Women’s History Month!

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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 "Family" group

Spring Bunny

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

It's March 20th the first day of spring!  Let's enjoy the spring season by creating spring bunnies!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's March 20th the first day of spring!  Let's enjoy the spring season by creating spring bunnies!

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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 "Family" group

Animal Crossing Celebration

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring your switch and your coziest game!  Enjoy an in-game swap meet as well as crafts and a fossil and resources scavenger hunt that's fun for the whole family!

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

Bring your switch and your coziest game!  Enjoy an in-game swap meet as well as crafts and a fossil and resources scavenger hunt that's fun for the whole family!

This event is in the "Family" group

Stuffed Animal Hospital

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

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

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

This event is in the "Family" group

Wildlife Experience with The Creature Teacher

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Learn all about exciting wild animals this Spring Break with a presentation from The Creature Teacher!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn all about exciting wild animals this Spring Break with a presentation from The Creature Teacher!

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Movie Day Spring Break Edition

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole family to the library for a cozy Family Movie Day featuring the beloved animated film Inside Out!

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

Bring the whole family to the library for a cozy Family Movie Day featuring the beloved animated film Inside Out!

This event is in the "Family" group

Music Student Recital

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and 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:

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Bracelet Making

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Get a chance to design your own bracelet with your own personal flair! Bring friends and family and get creative. Perfect as a gift, or to start your personalized jewelry collection. Supplies provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a chance to design your own bracelet with your own personal flair! Bring friends and family and get creative. Perfect as a gift, or to start your personalized jewelry collection. Supplies provided.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Pokémon Club!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Attention young trainers! Join us on March 21st from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention young trainers! Join us on March 21st from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

This event is in the "Family" group

Reading To Tails

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Would your child like a furry, tail-wagging friend to read to? 🐾

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

Would your child like a furry, tail-wagging friend to read to? 🐾

This event is in the "Family" group

Cowboy Party

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time! Families will enjoy a wild west adventure featuring a lively performance by Cowboy Ken and an afternoon of cowboy games and crafts.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time! Families will enjoy a wild west adventure featuring a lively performance by Cowboy Ken and an afternoon of cowboy games and crafts.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

This event is in the "Family" group

Crafternoon

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

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

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

This event is in the "Family" group

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert: Yeongseok Kwon, Piano

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Program details forthcoming

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

Program details forthcoming

This event is in the "Family" group

Centro para la Salud Cerebral - La ciencia del sueño zZzZ

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family

Duerma mejor y fortalezca su salud cerebral.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

Duerma mejor y fortalezca su salud cerebral.

This event is in the "Family" group

Early Literacy Fair / Feria de lectura temprana

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a fun and engaging Early Literacy Fair in partnership with AVANCE!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging Early Literacy Fair in partnership with AVANCE!

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Perler Bead Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Meet-up

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!