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Walking Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

pencil on top of open notebook on top of laptop keyboard

Creative Writing Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

kid reading with a dog

Reading with Riley the Dog

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Reading to a therapy dog is a wonderful activity—especially for building confidence and reducing reading anxiety in kids (and even teens or adults).

Pet Partners

Why Reading to a Dog Helps

Dogs:

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

Reading to a therapy dog is a wonderful activity—especially for building confidence and reducing reading anxiety in kids (and even teens or adults).

Pet Partners

Why Reading to a Dog Helps

Dogs:

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Storytime is cancelled for today due to our celebration of a Revolutionary Fourth: A Day in Colonial Life. Please join us for our Colonial Storytime during our celebration of America's 250th Birthday from 11 AM - 2 PM.

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

Storytime is cancelled for today due to our celebration of a Revolutionary Fourth: A Day in Colonial Life. Please join us for our Colonial Storytime during our celebration of America's 250th Birthday from 11 AM - 2 PM.

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Conference Room at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

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English Language Learning

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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Paper Art

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Find your artistic voice by creating a unique paper art project. Our program will be a step-by-step guide to creating your own beautiful art decoration. All supplies will be provided.

Theme: Accordion Paper Flowers

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your artistic voice by creating a unique paper art project. Our program will be a step-by-step guide to creating your own beautiful art decoration. All supplies will be provided.

Theme: Accordion Paper Flowers

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

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

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Bob Ross Paint Along

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Join us for a stress-free night of creativity, nostalgia, and fun. Whether you’re a pro or a stick figure artist, you’ll leave with a masterpiece. All supplies included! 

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a stress-free night of creativity, nostalgia, and fun. Whether you’re a pro or a stick figure artist, you’ll leave with a masterpiece. All supplies included! 

Board game pieces including pawns and dice cluster together.

Family Board Games

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bust summer boredom and play board games with the whole family!  Enjoy a day at the library and choose from one of our many games, suitable for all types of families and all types of ages.

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

Bust summer boredom and play board games with the whole family!  Enjoy a day at the library and choose from one of our many games, suitable for all types of families and all types of ages.

saturday movies poster with film reel

Saturday Movies

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Family Fun Saturday Cover Graphic

The Lost Declaration: A Puzzle Room

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Lakewood Book Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

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

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

Liberty & Lace Ball: A Celebration of Independence

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - Public Floor (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step back into the vibrant world of Revolutionary-era America—where powdered wigs meet pounding drums, minuets mingle with hip-hop remixes, and history is for everyone.

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

Step back into the vibrant world of Revolutionary-era America—where powdered wigs meet pounding drums, minuets mingle with hip-hop remixes, and history is for everyone.

Walking Club

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Take a leisurely morning stroll through the library's neighborhood! We will do some warm up stretching, walk a full mile every Monday morning, half a mile each way, and stretch again!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a leisurely morning stroll through the library's neighborhood! We will do some warm up stretching, walk a full mile every Monday morning, half a mile each way, and stretch again!

adult learning

English Language Learning

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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GED Test Preparation

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!

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

Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!