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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. 

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

Morning Movies: A Complete Unknown

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

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

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

This event is in the "Family" group

Lunar New Year Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with this family-friendly cultural festival!

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with this family-friendly cultural festival!

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

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

 

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

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Art is for Everyone

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create and have fun!

This month is To Be Announced Soon... 

All supplies provided. No experience required.

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

Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create and have fun!

This month is To Be Announced Soon... 

All supplies provided. No experience required.

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

Central Chess Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

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

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.

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

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, February 21, 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

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

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

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!  

This event is in the "Family" group

Black History Month Celebration

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

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring inspiring stories, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

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

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring inspiring stories, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

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

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

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

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?

This event is in the "Family" group

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.

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

In Stitches

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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! 

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

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! 

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

Chinese Mahjong Club

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Knit Wits

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

Learning to Quilt

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

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

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

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

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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!

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

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!

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

Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

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

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.

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

Unscripted: Improv at the library!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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+)

Sign up for this beginner-friendly improv workshop designed especially for adults! 

Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for this beginner-friendly improv workshop designed especially for adults! 

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

Spanish Class

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

 

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

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

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

 

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.