Week Calendar

🎶Move to the beat and learn about music while learning about rhythm in this fun class!🎶

This class includes

Come to Girl Power on The Move to teach your young girls about etiquette and manners.  They will learn about different flat wear at the dinner table and when to use each one.

Students will learn culturally responsive arts education grounded in Hip-Hop with an emphasis on personal and community storytelling.

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! 

A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

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.

Learn and practice yoga with Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Younger participants are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Artist Jesus Serrato will show the intricate art of Leatherworking in this fun, creative and hands-on program for Adults. 

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Bring your family for a fun filled day in all things nature at this year's Community Nature Expo!

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

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

This event involves live animals.

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, Mahjong Mondays are a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Come see the Buckle Bear Puppet show!  Viewers will be entertained with a puppet show teaching the values of car safety!

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

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.

Perfect for book lovers, craft enthusiasts, and miniature collectors, this DIY kit offers a rewarding hands-on experience that celebrates the magic of books and storytelling.

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.

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Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Get ready for incredible award-winning magic and comedy. Three-Time “Magician of the Year” Award winner Mike Williams offers a fun and interactive magic experience for the whole family which includes amazing visual magic, sleight of hand, goo

Unleash your creativity and make something special by decorating your own jars.  

Da rienda suelta a tu creatividad y haz algo especial decorando tus propios tarros.

Make the most of the summer rays and capture them in your very own sun catcher! All ages welcome.

Easily paint your pet in this art workshop! All you need to bring is printout of your pet and some creative spirit. Don't have a printer? That's ok, you can print at the library for free! Don't have a pet?

All supplies will be provided. We will be upcycling old and withdrawn discs to create drink coasters. We have enough that you can create a full set!

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.

🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉

We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library every Wednesday for a different screening of a movie!

Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

Join us and the Creature Teacher and get first-hand experience with the most exotic animals! Learn their habits, what they eat, and habitat in this exciting showcase of nature! 

Get out of the summer heat and into Mario's world! Come play Nintendo Switch games such as Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Mario Party! 

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

When you visit a Toastmasters club as a guest, there’s no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. Every club is unique; visit as many clubs as you would like to find the right fit for you!

Create your own ornamental piece of jewelry to be worn for personal decoration or adornment.

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

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

This month is Watercolor Painting! Learn the different techniques and take home a beautiful piece of art.

Calling all Bookworms and craft enthusiasts! DFW Bookmakers is hosting a class for anyone who wants to give their favorite books a stylish makeover.

Experience the art of leather crafting with expert artisan Jesus Serrato. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about traditional leatherworking techniques, including cutting, stamping, and assembling leather pieces.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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

🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉

We have a Youth Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

Learn the basics of foam block printing with this easy craft. Create your design on the foam, learn how to spread printing ink, and create your inked design on art paper. Ages 18+

All materials will be provided.

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter and become a potion master in this hands-on craft program!

Experience the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

Materias needed for class: 

Sewing Tread

Quilting Thread

Quilting Pins

Drawn Pattern

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Since 1790, the United States Coast Guard has protected our coasts from criminals and natural disasters, rescued sailors and maintained the flow of maritime commerce.

Calling all young wizards and witches! Step into the world of Harry Potter and craft your very own magic wand that actually lights up! In this exciting S.T.E.M.

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.

This month's theme: Summer

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Do you enjoy reading manga and watch anime?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to read and watch your favorite manga and anime series!

Sessions aim to include a ‘question of the day’ that holds cultural/educational relevance to the activities of the day.

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games! 

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

Join us this Summer for Better Living for Texans, presented in Spanish by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.

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!

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional!

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time. 

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.

Learn to weave on a frame loom to create your own unique Henri Matisse inspired piece of woven art in this supportive and collaborative weaving class, led by Linda Disosway.

Space is limited. Registration is Required.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Take a shelfie-worthy dive into creativity with a magical book nook workshop! Adults will build and design their own miniature worlds to tuck between books—perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any bookshelf.

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

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

Want to learn to play board games but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? Learn to Play is all about having a built-in place and group to learn new board games. Each month we feature a different game.

This month's selection: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

Come check out our Teen Knitting Night!

Learn the basics to start knitting or work on personal knitting projects while meeting others with a passion for creating!

Inspired by Wreck This Journal by Kerri Smith, we will be making our own journal prompts! 

Patrons will have the opportunity to relax while engaging their creative side.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the first meeting we read to EXACTLY halfway through the book.

Come and make a bag charm to proudly display!

Using hand embroidery, participants will use materials provided to make a small object and have the option to decorate it as well with beads, ribbons, and more!

Lakewood Library welcomes back Master Gardener Nancy Wilson presenting on Flowers…and Chocolate? A Tale of Unique Pollinator. Gardening plus dessert!

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

Bhuvana Venkatraman is an enthusiastic dancer, choreographer, and RYT200 Certified Yoga Teacher, strongly rooted in tradition, specializing in the Indian classical Dance form, Bharatanatyam and Hatha Yoga.