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Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

Saturday, July 25, 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
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Adopt a Leafy Friend & Plant Baby Swap

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Have extra houseplants that are outgrowing their pots or just not quite your vibe anymore? Bring them to our Adopt a Leafy Friend & Plant Baby Swap and trade them in for something new, fresh, and ready to thrive.

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

Have extra houseplants that are outgrowing their pots or just not quite your vibe anymore? Bring them to our Adopt a Leafy Friend & Plant Baby Swap and trade them in for something new, fresh, and ready to thrive.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Circle of people crocheting

Crochet Circle

Saturday, July 25, 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

End of the Summer Hula Party

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the final days of Summer at our Hula Party! Watch beautiful, traditional Polynesian Hula dances and even learn some moves yourself! Then, you can make your own lei and enjoy some tropical snow cones!

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

Celebrate the final days of Summer at our Hula Party! Watch beautiful, traditional Polynesian Hula dances and even learn some moves yourself! Then, you can make your own lei and enjoy some tropical snow cones!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Painting of a Moon

Paint Along & Chill

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Visit us for a day of painting. Follow along and relax while creating a guided painting. There are no mistakes in art! All supplies will be provided. This is for ages 18+.

 

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

Visit us for a day of painting. Follow along and relax while creating a guided painting. There are no mistakes in art! All supplies will be provided. This is for ages 18+.

 

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

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, July 25, 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

Haunted America A250 Tour

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

TexPart Paranormal will be back at the Lakewood Branch!  This time, they are giving us a haunted tour of America.

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

TexPart Paranormal will be back at the Lakewood Branch!  This time, they are giving us a haunted tour of America.

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

Lakewood Book Club

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

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

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Yiddish Book Center logo

Yiddish Book Club

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Renner Frankford Public Library is pleased to share that we have been accepted into the Yiddish Book Center’s 2025–26 Public Libraries Program: Between Two Worlds: Exploring

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

The Renner Frankford Public Library is pleased to share that we have been accepted into the Yiddish Book Center’s 2025–26 Public Libraries Program: Between Two Worlds: Exploring

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

Tuesday, July 28, 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 "Family" group

Dallas Museum of Art

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Try your hand at art! Come make your very own creative masterpiece with the DMA! 

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Try your hand at art! Come make your very own creative masterpiece with the DMA! 

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

Chinese Mahjong Club

Tuesday, July 28, 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
youth d&d

Youth D&D Campaign

Tuesday, July 28, 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 "Adult (18+)" group

The English Corner

Tuesday, July 28, 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 28, 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 "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
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Check, Please: Chess Club

Tuesday, July 28, 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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Reading Program with DARCC

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
White Rock Hills - Children's Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Talking to children about body safety and boundaries can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talking to children about body safety and boundaries can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!

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

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, July 28, 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 28, 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
The Writers' Workshop

The Writers' Workshop

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join with other writers to learn new skills and practice your writing!

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

Join with other writers to learn new skills and practice your writing!

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

Spanish Class

Tuesday, July 28, 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 beginner-friendly in-person Spanish class!

 

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:

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

 

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

Boardgames!

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
one of van gogh's many self portraits

Art in the Style of...Vincent Van Gogh

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

This July’s Art in the Style of… invites participants into the swirling, expressive world of Post-Impressionism through the work of Vincent van Gogh.

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

This July’s Art in the Style of… invites participants into the swirling, expressive world of Post-Impressionism through the work of Vincent van Gogh.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dallasite Yogis flyer. Image of a man in a yoga pose.

Dallasite Yogis

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Monterrey (F) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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:

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.