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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.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

snack time

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Manga for kids last Friday of the month and teens first Tuesday of the month.

Manga Appreciation: Teens

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Attendees will be given a fun fact pamphlet every session that ties into the theme of that day’s activity. Regular activities will include manga drawing tutorials, origami crafts, ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Attendees will be given a fun fact pamphlet every session that ties into the theme of that day’s activity. Regular activities will include manga drawing tutorials, origami crafts, and translation crosswords.

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

College Preparation

It's Not Easy Being a Teen

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

In this mini-workshop series with our community partner Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation, we will provide support to patrons by connecting them with resources that teach them life s...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In this mini-workshop series with our community partner Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation, we will provide support to patrons by connecting them with resources that teach them life skills like financial literacy, how to apply to college, interview s

Switch Game Night for Teens

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to join us for an exciting video game competition. With choices like Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros, let the fun times roll! Do you have what it ta...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to join us for an exciting video game competition. With choices like Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros, let the fun times roll! Do you have what it takes to beat White Rock Hills' reigning champion?

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

snack time

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Afterschool Activity of the Week

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

An anime woman smiles from beneath a hat. The text reads "Kawaii Club Lakewood Branch Every First Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m."

Kawaii Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

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Minecraft Hype Party

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Are you ready for the Minecraft Movie Release?Whether your answer is yes or no, we have crafts, trivia, and more activities to further your excitement or get you interested! Even i...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Are you ready for the Minecraft Movie Release?

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

snack time

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

You're a Poet, Don't You Know It?

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

This program will inform and discuss different forms of poetry and its unique qualities. Patrons will receive a randomized prompt and practice in the particular form for that sessi...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This program will inform and discuss different forms of poetry and its unique qualities. Patrons will receive a randomized prompt and practice in the particular form for that session.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Anime Club

Friday, April 4, 2025 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:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

IntelliChoice

Free Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Conference Room at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/ This program is h...

Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice