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GED en Español

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación. 

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

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación. 

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

Oak Lift Shadow Set Inititve Orientation

Saturday, April 11, 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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!

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

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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!

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

Grow & Gather Gardening Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to start seeds, root herbs, and harvest microgreens at the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to start seeds, root herbs, and harvest microgreens at the library.

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

Master Gardeners Presents: Growing Vegetables in Containers

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Have you always wanted to grow your own fresh vegetables but don't have a large space to plant them?

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

Have you always wanted to grow your own fresh vegetables but don't have a large space to plant them?

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Blackout Poetry

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Uncover the poetry hiding in plain sight. Using old book or newspaper pages, you’ll transform ordinary text into extraordinary art by blacking out words to reveal your own message or mood.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Uncover the poetry hiding in plain sight. Using old book or newspaper pages, you’ll transform ordinary text into extraordinary art by blacking out words to reveal your own message or mood.

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

English Language Learning

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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

Homebuyers Workshop (ENG/SPA)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
The Homebuyers Workshop will guide participants through different aspects of the homeownership process. This month our focus will be on affordability for first-time homebuyers as well as those interested in downsizing.
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
The Homebuyers Workshop will guide participants through different aspects of the homeownership process. This month our focus will be on affordability for first-time homebuyers as well as those interested in downsizing.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Saturday Movies

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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

Tea & Tiaras

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Children ages 6 to 13 are invited to bring an adult of their choice to the library for a special afternoon tea!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 13 are invited to bring an adult of their choice to the library for a special afternoon tea!

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 11, 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. 

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

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

¡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.

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

¡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.

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

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

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

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Painting Experience

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole crew for a colorful afternoon of creativity! Our Family Painting Experience is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and let your imaginations run wild. No experience needed just bring your love for fun and we'll supply the rest!

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

Bring the whole crew for a colorful afternoon of creativity! Our Family Painting Experience is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and let your imaginations run wild. No experience needed just bring your love for fun and we'll supply the rest!

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

Groove Guild

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Monterrey (F) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. Join us as we discuss David Byrne, The Talking Heads, and New Wave music for our monthly meeting!

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

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. Join us as we discuss David Byrne, The Talking Heads, and New Wave music for our monthly meeting!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Chess & Board Game Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - In Library at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

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

Skateboards, Greenbelts and Nature: Things to do at Bachman!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us to learn more about the nature in our community! We'll talk about all the recent developments and improvements to the lake, skatepark, greenbelt, and more. If you want to get involved, we'll discuss events and opportunities!

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

Join us to learn more about the nature in our community! We'll talk about all the recent developments and improvements to the lake, skatepark, greenbelt, and more. If you want to get involved, we'll discuss events and opportunities!

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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!

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

Canva Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn how to design like a pro with Canva! A free, easy-to-use design tool! Join us at the Prairie Creek Library for hands-on sessions where you’ll create eye-catching flyers, social media posts, and more.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to design like a pro with Canva! A free, easy-to-use design tool! Join us at the Prairie Creek Library for hands-on sessions where you’ll create eye-catching flyers, social media posts, and more.

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

Crafternoon: Tuneful Tambourines

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Learn about the science of sound and how a tambourine makes its music. Craft your own colorful tambourine to keep the beat and start making beautiful music! 

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

Learn about the science of sound and how a tambourine makes its music. Craft your own colorful tambourine to keep the beat and start making beautiful music! 

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Manga Book Club: Sailor Moon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Teen Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Teen Area
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

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

Kids Maker Studio

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

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

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

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

Mind Your Beeswax! Bee-keeping 101

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

An intro to all things Bee Keeping!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

An intro to all things Bee Keeping!