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

Kid's Zumba

Friday, April 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 those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

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
Event Details:

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

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

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

Saturday, April 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 "Adult (18+)" group

Potted Planting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

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

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

This event is in the "Family" group

Touch-A-Truck Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Do you know what you wanna be when you grow up? Come learn about jobs from around the city and the vehicles they use! 

More info to come.

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

Do you know what you wanna be when you grow up? Come learn about jobs from around the city and the vehicles they use! 

More info to come.

This event is in the "Family" group

Paws & Pals Spring Parade at Union!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Get ready to celebrate spring in style at the Paws & Pals Spring Parade at Union! Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging afternoon of fun, fresh air, and community cheer.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate spring in style at the Paws & Pals Spring Parade at Union! Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging afternoon of fun, fresh air, and community cheer.

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

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

Saturday, April 11, 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

Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Introduction to the Sewing Machine!

Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.

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

Introduction to the Sewing Machine!

Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Painting Experience

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (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 A (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 "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 "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Manga Book Club: Sailor Moon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A 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. 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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 "Adult (18+)" group

Juliet, Ophelia, and the Fates of Shakespeare’s Heroines in Pop Culture

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

“Ay me! The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, one of four star-crossed lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But are love and death really the only options?

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

“Ay me! The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, one of four star-crossed lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But are love and death really the only options?

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

Chess Club

Sunday, April 12, 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 "Adult (18+)" group

Sunday Matinee Science Fiction Feature: War of the Worlds

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

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

In Stitches

Tuesday, April 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

Chinese Mahjong Club

Tuesday, April 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 "Adult (18+)" group

Knit Wits

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 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 — 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, April 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

Piece it Together: Puzzle Night

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Join us for an evening dedicated entirely to the art of piecing things together! Gather your team (or join one when you arrive) to complete jigsaw puzzles of varying sizes and difficulty levels.

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

Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Join us for an evening dedicated entirely to the art of piecing things together! Gather your team (or join one when you arrive) to complete jigsaw puzzles of varying sizes and difficulty levels.

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

Spanish Class

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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

Fun O'Clock: Dark Fae Book Nooks!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Who says all the fun happens after hours? Fun O'clock is our new once-a-month afternoon program designed for anyone who can’t make it to evening or weekend events!

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

Who says all the fun happens after hours? Fun O'clock is our new once-a-month afternoon program designed for anyone who can’t make it to evening or weekend events!

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

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

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

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

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

Boardgames!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

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

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.