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Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Dijon (A) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Dijon (A) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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Check, Please: Chess Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

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

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration 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: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

snack time

Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Snack

Afterschool Super Snack - Merienda Súper Nutritiva Después de la Escuela

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - Auditorium 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)

Refuel after school 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.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
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 after school 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 STEM: Animal Bites

Thursday, May 28, 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)

Kids will explore the concept of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores with this fun kit! 

The Animal Bites kits are provided by UTD.

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:

Kids will explore the concept of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores with this fun kit! 

The Animal Bites kits are provided by UTD.

adult learning

English Conversation Class

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

adult learning

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

lego challenge

Lego Challenge

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Lego

Lego Challenge

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

                                     Accept the Challenge

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

                                     Accept the Challenge

SMARTies Corner: Paper Airplane Launchers

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come explore potential and kinetic energy as we celebrate National Paper Airplane Day (May 26). Create a paper airplane and try throwing it with just your wrist. Did it get very far?

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come explore potential and kinetic energy as we celebrate National Paper Airplane Day (May 26). Create a paper airplane and try throwing it with just your wrist. Did it get very far?

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Thinking Money for Kids: Pet Cents

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

💸 Learn about financial topics💰

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

💸 Learn about financial topics💰

A pixelated knight stands in a video game world with a glowing gem in front of them.

Game Day!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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)

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.

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.

Drones

Come Fly With Us!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a drone?  Now is your chance! Learn the fundamentals of flying a drone inside the library. You will learn how to take off, land and maneuver in the air.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a drone?  Now is your chance! Learn the fundamentals of flying a drone inside the library. You will learn how to take off, land and maneuver in the air.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Read, sing, and play at this special evening toddler storytime! 

Suggested ages: 2-5 years

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Read, sing, and play at this special evening toddler storytime! 

Suggested ages: 2-5 years

adult learning

GED en Español

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

Kids STEM Program

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

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
Event Details:

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

Swan Strings

Swan Strings: Beginners' Guitar Class

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

All participants must be registered individually. 

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

All participants must be registered individually. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Story & Craft: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-