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

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Grab your pickaxe and jump into a shared Minecraft world! Build cool creations, explore with friends, and take on fun challenges! Open to anyone aged 10-18, no experience necessary

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe and jump into a shared Minecraft world! Build cool creations, explore with friends, and take on fun challenges! Open to anyone aged 10-18, no experience necessary

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

Kid's Zumba

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get your blood pumping and the creativity flowing! Kid's zumba is an easy, follow-along dance class where kids can wiggle, jiggle, and go wild!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your blood pumping and the creativity flowing! Kid's zumba is an easy, follow-along dance class where kids can wiggle, jiggle, and go wild!

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

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

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

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Independence Day Bash

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

We are celebrating America's 250th birthday with a BANG! 

We are kicking off the fun at 10:30 a.m. with a stilt walker who will walk around, pose for pictures, and pass out American flags and pinwheels (while supplies last).

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

We are celebrating America's 250th birthday with a BANG! 

We are kicking off the fun at 10:30 a.m. with a stilt walker who will walk around, pose for pictures, and pass out American flags and pinwheels (while supplies last).

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

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every week at the library.

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

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every week at the library.

This event is in the "Family" group

The Lost Declaration: A Revolutionary Escape Adventure

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
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French Voices in Art: A Bastille Day Celebration

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Celebrate Bastille Day with an afternoon dedicated to exploring the richness of French culture and its lasting contributions to the arts at French Voices in Art: A Bastille Day Celebration.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Bastille Day with an afternoon dedicated to exploring the richness of French culture and its lasting contributions to the arts at French Voices in Art: A Bastille Day Celebration.

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

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B 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 - Classroom B
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

Groove Guild

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Family" group
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Family Game Lounge

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

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

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Books & Brews logo, coffee mug on top of books, every first saturday

Books & Brews

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

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

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
In Stitches logo with a multi-colored background

In Stitches

Tuesday, July 14, 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
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Chinese Mahjong Club

Tuesday, July 14, 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 "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
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Youth D&D Campaign

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Preston Royal - Study Room at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉

We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Study Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉

We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

​Founded May 22, 2012, Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet Folklórico is a performing arts organization dedicated to the education of  Hispanic contributions to society with a strong emphasis on instilling cultural

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Founded May 22, 2012, Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet Folklórico is a performing arts organization dedicated to the education of  Hispanic contributions to society with a strong emphasis on instilling cultural

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

The English Corner

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you are looking to practice speaking English stop by The English Corner! The Fretz Park English conversation group welcomes everyone.  

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

If you are looking to practice speaking English stop by The English Corner! The Fretz Park English conversation group welcomes everyone.  

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

Learning to Quilt

Tuesday, July 14, 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 and 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 and stay for the smiles, community and creativity!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Blue soccer cleat kicking a ball with the text "watch party"

Soccer Watch Party - Knock Out Games

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The winners and runner ups of the group stage games face off. Win or go home until they champion is crowned.

Teams TBD. Ask for a bracket at the desk and join our tournament bracket challenge.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The winners and runner ups of the group stage games face off. Win or go home until they champion is crowned.

Teams TBD. Ask for a bracket at the desk and join our tournament bracket challenge.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
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Check, Please: Chess Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

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

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, July 14, 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
Magic the Gathering cards

Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (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 TaiPei (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
MBHT Podcast Playbook flyer

The MBHT Podcast Playbook

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In this 4-session podcasting workshop, you'll learn how to develop your concept, master interviews, record with confidence, and launch with a clear strategy for growth and impact.

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

In this 4-session podcasting workshop, you'll learn how to develop your concept, master interviews, record with confidence, and launch with a clear strategy for growth and impact.

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

Spanish Class

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

 

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

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