Week Calendar

In the midst of this unprecedented year, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

Get your little artist learning and creating. Each Little Studio will introduce a famous artist and their work through books, songs, and an art activity aimed at building fine motor skills. Suggested ages: 3-6 years. 

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Move, dance and sing to a variety of music. Music and movement activities are essential building block for a child’s developing brain. Add to your child’s brain food each day as you sing, sway, and swing into literacy. 

Learn about Mexican Huichol culture and make a Ojo de Dios / God's Eye, a spiritual object from Huichol tradition.

Tune in for a monthly presentation from local nature experts of the nonprofit North Texas Master Naturalists.

This program is available online only.

Visit with the Gardens Manager from Texas Discovery Gardens, Kerry Harrison.  She will share her experiences at this amazing urban oasis in Dallas and talk about the wide-variety of native plants growing in the outdoor gardens.

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice Yoga with Jarrett Chatman of Dallasite Yogis and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals. It is open to those interested in understanding the structure of music on a deeper level.

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

Rocking the Video Interview

Dallas Jobseekers Club is for you if you are out of work, underemployed, or looking for a new direction.

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

May Cover Page Follow Along

This month we will be creating a monthly cover page together.  Write in your theme suggestions in the comments section!

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Did you know that there is a local election happening in May? Join Barbara Larkin, with the League of Women Voters of Dallas, to learn about this upcoming local election and why it's important to vote.

Este taller educará a los residentes con respecto a departamentos seleccionados de la ciudad, como los programas de servicios públicos de agua de Dallas, la Oficina de Artes y Asuntos Culturales, y la oficina de Atención Comunitaria.

Celebrate National Deaf History Month with the Texas School for the Deaf!

Are you dreaming of a promotion or a transition to a new career? 

Do you have a vision for a project or goal that might change your world, if only you had the leadership and communication skills to launch it?

Learn how to read music, understand cord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Enjoy a musical presentation from the students of Mr. Bill's piano and keyboard classes.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 3 pm as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

This is an introductory course for participants interested in learning how to operate the basics of Microsoft Word!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Starting Kindergarten can be scary for parents and children! Build confidence, school readiness, and social emotional skills with six weeks of sessions to prepare your child to succeed.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Enjoy a musical presentation from the students of Mr. Bill's string classes.

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

This week, play Scattergories!

Did you know that art and architecture have a deep connection through their design and meaning? Learn about how they intertwine with each other. Then you the architect or artist can create your own piece of work.  

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

This week, we're playing different Jackbox Games! Jackbox is a series of party games that focus on drawing, wordplay, and creativity.

Like a good wine, we'll pair you with folks that match your tastes- taste in books that is! That's right, we're going to use your reading interests to find friends for you to discuss your favorite reads with. But it doesn't stop there!

Get your drink of choice prepared and get ready to play this virtual and new literature-themed drinking game- Litraturally (lit·er·a·ture·al·ly) Buzzed!