Upcoming Events

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in learning how to make custom Valentine's Day cards or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends. 

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit at the Polk Wisdom Branch once you arrive for the program.

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

Dallas creative collaborative organization Artstillery will lead participants in a beginner, family friendly papier mache workshop in the cartoneria style.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Learn to hammer and screw as you build a lovely valentine's gift for a friend or family member using a craft kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's Chain-Gang All-Stars. You can find a summary from Super Summary below:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

💻 Learn Coding Basics ⌨️

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.

"Counting on Katherine: how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13" by Helaine Becker tells the story of the story of Katherine Johnson'

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

Monthly book club: Book of the month- Behind her lives By Briana Cole

Experience powerful and timeless African American folktales through Toni Simmons, an award-winning storyteller, as she brings to life legends of resilience and courage, love and laughter.

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

The community is invited to come read books and do crafts while getting to know a selection of furry valentines! 

Same day adoptions will be available! Take photos and snuggle up to some wonderful animals! 

Celebrate Valentine’s by creating a handmade sugar scrub! In this hands-on workshop for adults, participants will learn how to craft Valentine-themed sugar scrubs using simple, natural ingredients.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.