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Knitting

Knit Wits

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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

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: 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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
quilting

Learning to Quilt

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches and stay for the smiles, community and creativity!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches and stay for the smiles, community and creativity!

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

Video Game Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Book Cover of Tales of Sasha Book One: The Secret by Alexa Pearl

Little Bookworms

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Interested in early chapter books? Join Kelsey as she introduces you to the "Tales of Sasha" series Alexa Pearl. Stick around after for a themed activity! 

Perfect for school-age kids 5-8. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in early chapter books? Join Kelsey as she introduces you to the "Tales of Sasha" series Alexa Pearl. Stick around after for a themed activity! 

Perfect for school-age kids 5-8. 

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

Afterschool Craft: DIY Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come and make a personalized bookmark with this fun craft!

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

Come and make a personalized bookmark with this fun craft!

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

STEM & Spark

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Explore science, engineering, and crafts in a hands-on, creative setting! Participants will experiment, build, and design fun projects that spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore science, engineering, and crafts in a hands-on, creative setting! Participants will experiment, build, and design fun projects that spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park 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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids Reading Theater

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Unleash the Power of Reading!

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Unleash the Power of Reading!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Mahjong

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Author Thea Claire holds a microphone while speaking to an audience.

Author Talk: Thea Claire

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Meet Dallas-based contemporary romance author Thea Claire, creator of the "Recovering Good Girls" series! Ms.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Dallas-based contemporary romance author Thea Claire, creator of the "Recovering Good Girls" series! Ms.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Amy Martin, writer of Wild DFW

Ned Fritz: From Bachman Green Belt to Texas Wilderness

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The story of Ned Fritz is one of the most consequential—and often underappreciated—environmental legacies in Texas history.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

The story of Ned Fritz is one of the most consequential—and often underappreciated—environmental legacies in Texas history.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
chair yoga

Chair Yoga/Yoga en silla

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Chair yoga is a gentle, accessible form of yoga that allows you to practice poses while seated or using a chair for support, making it suitable for students of all ages and abilities.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a gentle, accessible form of yoga that allows you to practice poses while seated or using a chair for support, making it suitable for students of all ages and abilities.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Mental Health Yoga Series

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Gentle Yoga for Mental Wellness. De-stress and find calm in this beginner-friendly yoga series. Learn simple breathing and mindful movement techniques to reduce anxiety and nourish your mind.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gentle Yoga for Mental Wellness. De-stress and find calm in this beginner-friendly yoga series. Learn simple breathing and mindful movement techniques to reduce anxiety and nourish your mind.

This event is in the "Family" group

Voice Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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

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: 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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Movie of the Month and Trivia!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Each month we'll watch a fun movie followed by a lively session of trivia and behind-the-scenes facts! Screen the film, then test your knowledge and learn something new about what went into making it.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each month we'll watch a fun movie followed by a lively session of trivia and behind-the-scenes facts! Screen the film, then test your knowledge and learn something new about what went into making it.

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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

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: 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!

This event is in the "Family" group
flyer

Origami Crane Folding

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Asian American Heritage month by learning the Japanese art of folding paper cranes. We will provide the material and teach you the technique to start your 1000 crane journey to luck.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American Heritage month by learning the Japanese art of folding paper cranes. We will provide the material and teach you the technique to start your 1000 crane journey to luck.  

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Read to Nellie

Read to Nellie

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Have fun practicing reading skills with Nellie, a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners. Nellie will be ready to listen to any story in a one-on-one session.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have fun practicing reading skills with Nellie, a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners. Nellie will be ready to listen to any story in a one-on-one session.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

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

Boardgames!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

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

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove 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: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Chess for ages 7+

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!