Event List

Stop by the library to celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life. Create a handmade card, learn how to make colorful pipe cleaner flowers or choose from our selection of premade cards.

Take a beautiful family photo to celebrate Mother's Day! 

Come for the photo shoot, stay for the frame-making craft for kids!

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

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. 

¡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.

Stories, singing, sun salutations and savasana. Join us for Yoga Storytime presented by the Yogees Yoga 4 Kids. 

This event is sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.

Add a little sparkle to Mother’s Day at the library!  Create beautiful, personalized bracelets that Mom will treasure forever. Perfect for all ages craft, connect, and shine with a heartfelt gift!

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. 

🎤 Sing Along to “Hamilton”! 🎶

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. 

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.

It's a story time for big kids, with crafts!

Featured Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar  By Eric Carle 

You can register for an email reminder, but it's not required ☺️

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!

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.

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

Make the perfect summery decor for your mom, or with her! With a little bit of mod podge and elbow grease, make a beautiful lantern to take home with you.

Space is limited. Please register on this page.

Invasion! Science Fiction Movies from the 1950s!

The 1950s are often called the “golden age” of science fiction film, marked by a surge in American-made classics and numerous low-budget productions.

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. Today we are making Mother's Day-inspired crafts!

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under

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.

Chatting with new and old friends alike? Check! Creating a work of art? Check! Below are the art styles we will be focusing on.

May: Chigiri-e

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.