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Thread Heads

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Study Room at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

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

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

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

(Broadway Book Club)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Book Club centered around Broadway Dallas plays adapted from books.

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

Book Club centered around Broadway Dallas plays adapted from books.

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

Art after Dark

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

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

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

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

Integrated Pest Management

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Lakewood Library welcomes returning Master Gardener Stephanie Smith presenting on Integrated Pest Management.

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

Lakewood Library welcomes returning Master Gardener Stephanie Smith presenting on Integrated Pest Management.

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

Open Mic Night at Central

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

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:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

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

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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

The Whodunit Society: A Mystery and Thriller Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

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

Grauwyler Senior Game Group

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

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

Beginning African American Genealogy

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you wanting to start researching your African American heritage, but not quite sure how to get started? 

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:

Are you wanting to start researching your African American heritage, but not quite sure how to get started? 

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

Color Me Calm

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

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

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

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

Chinese Mahjong

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

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

Feel-Good Friday: Yoga & Meditation

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

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

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

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

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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

Chinese Mahjong Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

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

Craft and Chat

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

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

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

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

Mahjong

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

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

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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 "Family" group

Ukulele Class

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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

Paper Butterfly Craft – Fold, Create, and Fly!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

🦋 Craft, Fold, Fly! 🦋

Kids will love making these adorable paper butterflies using the super-simple accordion fold technique! 

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

🦋 Craft, Fold, Fly! 🦋

Kids will love making these adorable paper butterflies using the super-simple accordion fold technique! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Friday, February 20, 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 "Family" group

Voice Class

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Art Time

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

🎨 Explore art🖌️

Let your preschooler explore art and get messy! Art expands your childs imagination and develops fine motor skills. We recommend wearing cloths your okay getting painted and messy.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

🎨 Explore art🖌️

Let your preschooler explore art and get messy! Art expands your childs imagination and develops fine motor skills. We recommend wearing cloths your okay getting painted and messy.

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

From Page to Stage

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Park Forest - Children's Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Our Productions Theatre Co. & Young Artist Training Program present Page to Stage bringing stories to life in a fun, interactive way that kids love!

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

Our Productions Theatre Co. & Young Artist Training Program present Page to Stage bringing stories to life in a fun, interactive way that kids love!

This event is in the "Family" group

Lunar New Year Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Ring in the Lunar New Year with NorthPark and Bookmarks. There will be a morning of activities including a storytime, lion dancers, mini horses, crafts, and more. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ring in the Lunar New Year with NorthPark and Bookmarks. There will be a morning of activities including a storytime, lion dancers, mini horses, crafts, and more.