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Fashion Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

This is a Super Fun [no-sew] DIY (do-it-yourself) Fashion & Crafts Workshop which includes T-shirt Reconstruction, an Intro to Origami and other cool art projects!

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

This is a Super Fun [no-sew] DIY (do-it-yourself) Fashion & Crafts Workshop which includes T-shirt Reconstruction, an Intro to Origami and other cool art projects!

Reading Divas

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Belle by Treasure Hernandez 

Description

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Belle by Treasure Hernandez 

Description

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True Crime Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

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

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

True Crime Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

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

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

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Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Black History Month by enjoying live music performances, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by enjoying live music performances, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

Dallas Genealogical Society circular logo with Special Interest Group written around the lower half. African American is written in brown text at the bottom

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Violin Class

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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!

English class.

English Conversation Class

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

Yoga: A Meditative Practice

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

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Watercolor Studio

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Spend a relaxed afternoon improving your watercolor skills with art instructor Irving.

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

Spend a relaxed afternoon improving your watercolor skills with art instructor Irving.

Oak Lift Shadow Set Inititve Orientation

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with the City of Dallas, we need to hold an orientation meeting for the film production intiative we are programing this year.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with the City of Dallas, we need to hold an orientation meeting for the film production intiative we are programing this year.

Primary Election - Early Voting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Chess Club

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

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

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Petrykivka Art presented by the Ukrainian American Society of Texas!

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for a presentation and demonstration on Petrykivka Art held by the Ukrainian American Society of Texas!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation and demonstration on Petrykivka Art held by the Ukrainian American Society of Texas!

Crafternoon

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Photos of Violist Désirée Elsevier, Pianist Anastasia Markina, and Violinist Maria Schleuning

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert: Désirée Elsevier, Viola, Maria Schleuning, Violin, and Anastasia Markina, Piano

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Violist Désirée Elsevier, Pianist Anastasia Markina, and Violinist Maria Schleuning present music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Bridge, Amy Beach, and Nikos Skalkottas

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

Violist Désirée Elsevier, Pianist Anastasia Markina, and Violinist Maria Schleuning present music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frank Bridge, Amy Beach, and Nikos Skalkottas

Primary Election - Early Voting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Medicare Information & Guidance

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.
English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 23, 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  

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

black background with marker-like squiggles and doodles. In the center a title card of Decades of Nostalgia: Zine

Decades of Nostalgia

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The original 'Status Update' was a Zine.

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

The original 'Status Update' was a Zine.

women meditating casually

Monday Meditations

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

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

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

Dallas Innovation Alliance Opening Ceremony

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family

Join us in welcoming our newest partner initiative, which is bringing digital literacy to the MLK jr. Library. The Dallas Innovation Alliance, along with AT&T partners, will be having a drawing for three laptops.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming our newest partner initiative, which is bringing digital literacy to the MLK jr. Library. The Dallas Innovation Alliance, along with AT&T partners, will be having a drawing for three laptops.