Event List

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!

Do you have Pokemon cards? What about Magic the Gathering cards? This space is for you! We can help you build a deck, pair you up to battle against new foes, and we can even teach you the basics of how to play. Bring a friend, bring two!

In this beginners workshop, students will learn about leather tools, types of leather, and hand stitching. Students should walk away with completed leather pieces at the end of each class to take home! 

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

January 3: The Smurfs (2025)

February 7: Elio

March 7:The Lorax

April 4:

May 2: 

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's world!

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

Join us every Monday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun!

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

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.

Create a beautiful, unique mosaic in this fun craft!

Unleash the Power of Reading!

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!

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

Recreate your favorite scenes as you watch them in our new Paint and Watch Series!

Now Playing: Aquamarine (2006)

*Aquamarine is rated PG.

Afraid of making new things because of the pressing weight of expectations? Who Cares!

Join the Library in our bad craft club, where we go through our craft supplies to make really weird crafts!