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American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

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

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

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

Painting (Without A Brush)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

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

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

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

Great Books Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is

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

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is

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

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

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:

It's adventure time!

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

Chess Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

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

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

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

Paper Flower Crowns

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Spend some time learning with us!

This week we will be making Paper Flower Crowns! 

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

Spend some time learning with us!

This week we will be making Paper Flower Crowns! 

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

Kids Stem Program

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

This event is in the "Family" group

The Herby Johnson Jazz Quartet Music Performance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Come and enjoy the music of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet, exploring the sound of jazz and blues from the Mississippi Delta to New York City with examples from each era.

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

Come and enjoy the music of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet, exploring the sound of jazz and blues from the Mississippi Delta to New York City with examples from each era.

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

Swan Strings Guitar

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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

Adult Craft Night: Weighted Eye Pillows

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Come make a personal weighted and scented eye pillow in this craft! If you suffer from migraines or chronic headaches, this craft can help. Fill your pillow with rice and add your favorite essential oil to help you relax. 

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

Come make a personal weighted and scented eye pillow in this craft! If you suffer from migraines or chronic headaches, this craft can help. Fill your pillow with rice and add your favorite essential oil to help you relax. 

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

DIY Factory

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

TBA

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

TBA

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

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 - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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

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

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

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 - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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 - Eloise Sherman Conference Room 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 - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Paper Butterfly Craft – Fold, Create, and Fly!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "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)

Do you enjoy reading stories in a book as well as experiencing them live? Come join us as we blend book readings with musical numbers from the stage shows originally inspired by those stories.

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:

Do you enjoy reading stories in a book as well as experiencing them live? Come join us as we blend book readings with musical numbers from the stage shows originally inspired by those stories.

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. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy.