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ARLF Book Sale!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Audelia Road Library Friends are holding their long-awaited Book Sale!

Find treasures at bargain prices!

If you are a member of the ARLF you can begin shopping at 9 a.m.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Audelia Road Library Friends are holding their long-awaited Book Sale!

Find treasures at bargain prices!

If you are a member of the ARLF you can begin shopping at 9 a.m.

 

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

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

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

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

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

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

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

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

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

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

This event is in the "Family" group

Voice Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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 "Family" group

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Experience the variety of services your city offers up-close by taking a look at their trucks!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Experience the variety of services your city offers up-close by taking a look at their trucks!

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

20 Years of Service: A Celebration of Community and Culture

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Celebrate our 20th year of community and service at our current location on E. Kiest Blvd.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate our 20th year of community and service at our current location on E. Kiest Blvd.

This event is in the "Family" group

AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) FEST

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

A celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month with crafts, performances, food vendors and lots of fun!

 

More details to come!

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

A celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month with crafts, performances, food vendors and lots of fun!

 

More details to come!

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

Watercolor Coloring Sheets

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Enjoy your afternoon painting with some casual watercolor coloring sheets. And if you're a beginner, we will also show you how to mix colors on a palette!

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

Enjoy your afternoon painting with some casual watercolor coloring sheets. And if you're a beginner, we will also show you how to mix colors on a palette!

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, May 16, 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 "Family" group

Nature Journaling

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Sketch out a little wild inspiration during this family-friendly nature journaling day!

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sketch out a little wild inspiration during this family-friendly nature journaling day!

This event is in the "Family" group

Villanueva's Visual Arts Workshop

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family

This is a four-session visual arts workshop by renowned artist Fred Villanueva. We will be learning basic drawing, sketching, color techniques, and more! This series will be bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

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

This is a four-session visual arts workshop by renowned artist Fred Villanueva. We will be learning basic drawing, sketching, color techniques, and more! This series will be bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

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

🌟 Explore the Senses! 🌟

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Looking for a fun, interactive way to support your child’s development? Join us for a free sensory play session—filled with hands-on stations that build motor skills, early literacy, and more!

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

Looking for a fun, interactive way to support your child’s development? Join us for a free sensory play session—filled with hands-on stations that build motor skills, early literacy, and more!

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

Art is for Everyone

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create and have fun!

This month is To Be Announced Soon... 

All supplies provided. No experience required.

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

Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create and have fun!

This month is To Be Announced Soon... 

All supplies provided. No experience required.

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

Saturday Movies

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

Cancelled
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

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

Central Chess Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

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

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

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

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, May 16, 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 "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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

Movement Saturday!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

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

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

You Should Sit Down for this: a memoir about wine, life and cookies by Tamera Mowry

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

You Should Sit Down for this: a memoir about wine, life and cookies by Tamera Mowry

Description