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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 (ages 0-5), , School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Family" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 40
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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"!

This event is in the "Family" group.

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!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Holi: Celebrate the Festival of Colors

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant and joyous spirit of Holi, the Festival of Colors, with a fun-filled, family-friendly event! This exciting celebration will bring the colors of India to the h...

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

Celebrate the vibrant and joyous spirit of Holi, the Festival of Colors, with a fun-filled, family-friendly event!

This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 59
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 15
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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 pianist Seonghun Jeong.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life at the Dallas Museum of ...

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 pianist Seonghun Jeong.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stuffed Animal Hospital

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Is your little one's beloved plush friend in need of repair? Walk-ins or calling ahead with the patient's symptoms are all welcome here. Leave your best friend with our caring staf...

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

Is your little one's beloved plush friend in need of repair? Walk-ins or calling ahead with the patient's symptoms are all welcome here.

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

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 (ages 0-5),
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 (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

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

 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

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 (ages 0-5), , School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Family" group.

Board Game Day

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate National Board Game with a presentation on how to make your board game, a life-sized board game to play, and plenty of classic games!

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

Celebrate National Board Game with a presentation on how to make your board game, a life-sized board game to play, and plenty of classic games!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Day: Pokémon

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers, today we are becoming the Skillman Southwestern Pokémon Gym!We will go on a Pokémon safari, and you'll try to capture as many as you can. Build Pokémo...

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

Calling all Pokémon Trainers, today we are becoming the Skillman Southwestern Pokémon Gym!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Anime Day

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Anime Day is back, and it’s gonna be next level! Get hyped for the ultimate mini anime con this April, packed with everything your otaku heart desires! We’re talking epic vend...

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

Anime Day is back, and it’s gonna be next level

This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Celebrating Latino Culture and Music Heritage

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a panel discussion celebrating Hispanic/Latino culture in Dallas and Dallas ISD including Mariachi, Dance, Theater Arts education, programs, and performances. Theat...

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

Enjoy a panel discussion celebrating Hispanic/Latino culture in Dallas and Dallas ISD including Mariachi, Dance, Theater Arts education, programs, and performances. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Tote Bag Painting

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Express your creativity and design your personalized tote bag in this fun, all-ages program! Using paints and stencils, participants will create a unique and functional work of art...

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

Express your creativity and design your personalized tote bag in this fun, all-ages program! Using paints and stencils, participants will create a unique and functional work of art perfect for carrying books, groceries, or everyday essentials.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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 conclude the Spring 2025 series with a performance by pianist Catalin Dima.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life at ...

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 conclude the Spring 2025 series with a performance by pianist Catalin Dima.

This event is in the "Family" group.

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!