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

Afterschool STEAM - Pollinator Lesson

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

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

iPad Gaming

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so the iPad gaming program is just for you! You will be able to play Mario, Sonic and so much more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so the iPad gaming program is just for you! You will be able to play Mario, Sonic and so much more!

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Kids STEM Program

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

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

Senior Game Night: Sushi Go!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

A game day featuring Sushi Go!, the fast-paced and easy-to-learn card game inspired by Japanese cuisine. This program is perfect for seniors looking to enjoy friendly competition while keeping their minds active.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

A game day featuring Sushi Go!, the fast-paced and easy-to-learn card game inspired by Japanese cuisine. This program is perfect for seniors looking to enjoy friendly competition while keeping their minds active.

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

Swan Strings: Beginners' Guitar Class

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

All participants must be registered individually. 

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

All participants must be registered individually. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
KYC Spring 2026

Know Your City: Elections Department

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Brno (B) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Know Your City

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Brno (B) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Know Your City

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
KYC Spring 2026

Know Your City: Elections Department

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Know Your City is a 3-part series all about how the City of Dallas works. The series will present basic information about city council, service requests, and zoning.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Know Your City is a 3-part series all about how the City of Dallas works. The series will present basic information about city council, service requests, and zoning.

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

Swan Strings Guitar

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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

Adult Craft Night: DIY Candles

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get crafty and make your own candle in this adult craft! Different colors and scents will be available!

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:

Get crafty and make your own candle in this adult craft! Different colors and scents will be available!

This event is in the "Family" group
hands melding a piece of natural clay

Sculptor Studio

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

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

Computer Help- CLP

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Book Cover of The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

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

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

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

Art after Dark

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

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

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

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

Crafting Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you looking for a group to craft with? Or do you want to learn a new craft? Open crafting night is for all types of arts and crafts projects. Sit together with other crafty to people to socialize and create.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking for a group to craft with? Or do you want to learn a new craft? Open crafting night is for all types of arts and crafts projects. Sit together with other crafty to people to socialize and create.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
DGS circular logo with Special Interest Groups written underneath. DNA Interest is written in brown.

DNA Special Interest Group

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Picture of potted herb plants in front of a window.

Homegrown Herbs for Healthier Home Cooking

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Homegrown Herbs for Healthier Home Cooking.

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

Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Homegrown Herbs for Healthier Home Cooking.

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

Homeowners 101: Disctrict 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Community Meeting for Creekside at Lake June

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Community Meeting for Creekside at Lake June

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

Open Mic Night at Central

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 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+)

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

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
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
a guitar player playing guitar with guitar playing hands.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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

The Whodunit Society: A Mystery and Thriller Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

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

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

This event is in the "Family" group
Spanish Texas during the American Revolution square

The Mexican American Museum of Texas presents "Spanish Texas during the American Revolution"

All Day 5/22 - 7/31
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Family

Discover a lesser-known story of the American Revolution at Spanish Texas during the American Revolution, a compelling new exhibit on the 8th floor of the Dallas Public Library.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Discover a lesser-known story of the American Revolution at Spanish Texas during the American Revolution, a compelling new exhibit on the 8th floor of the Dallas Public Library.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Grauwyler Gaming Info Card

Grauwyler Senior Game Group

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
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Baby Basics

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Caregivers, bring your baby to listen to simple rhymes, songs and books that stimulate infants.
Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Caregivers, bring your baby to listen to simple rhymes, songs and books that stimulate infants.
Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months