Week Calendar

Stop in for "Senior Painting Hour" where we paint something new each month! Make new friends and hone your art skills in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

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! 

Enjoy story time as we sing nursery rhymes and read stories.  This is a great place to start your toddlers journey to early literacy.

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.

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Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

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

 Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.

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

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. 

Get better organized with your genealogy research! Get rid of all those extra papers and put it all together in a streamlined way that makes sense!

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.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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.

Try not to wind up on the chopping block in this Chopped-style art challenge. Families will work in teams to use the materials in their boxes to create unique works of art in the time allotted.

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

Are you a sewing beginner and want to learn how to read patterns? Or do you know how to sew but don't know how to read patterns? Then this program is the right fit for you! 

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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.

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?

Be part of the solution to habitat loss! Learn how to attract all sorts of birds to your own landscape by planning and planting for all their needs.

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

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🧶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.

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.

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!

Step inside one of the nation’s top ten genealogy collections—and meet the experts who bring family history to life.

Create memories as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Ofelia Faz-Garza. Create art with La MexMama to create photo frames or zines using recycled and repurposed materials. So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun! 

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

Ready to unwind, get creative, and learn something new? Discover the joy of crocheting in this uplifting beginner-friendly workshop led by Empowering Through The Arts!

Create your own piece of artwork while you learn the basics stitches of cross-stitch and complete a counted cross-stitch pattern.

Registration Required

Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter at Family Game Day! From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Kids, explore your creative side! Try out different types of art from sketching to painting. Each week we will explore different art tools and techniques.

Aug. 30 - Pencil 

Sept. 6 - Pencil

Sept. 13 - Pencil/Acrylic

The Fretz Park Branch is honored to collaborate with Nova Pangea and Dallas Animal Services for this community event featuring adoptable dogs, books on pet care, open mic poetry, and performance by Nova Pangea!

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

September 6 - Pokemon 

October 4 - Monsters, Inc.

November 1 - Minecraft

December 6 - Dogman

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit at the Polk Wisdom Branch IN-PERSON at the program .

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

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.

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Create a simple windchime for your home. All supplies will be provided. For Ages 18+

Crea un carillón de viento para tu hogar. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales. Para Edades 18+

The Constellation of Living Memorials invites you to participate in Circle of Life Art Exhibition.

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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

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

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!

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

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Chess Club!

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!

Get crafty while celebrating culture! Families are invited to a hands-on creative day filled with a fun, culturally inspired project that everyone can enjoy making together.

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun! 

Come and be a part of our beginner-friendly American Mah Jongg group!

Join us here at the library for a board game hour, meet new people, bring friends, and explore the board games we have to offer. 

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week!

It's adventure time!

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun! 

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!

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!

Join us at the library and design your own vibrant bouquet using Do-A-Dot markers! Let your imagination blossom as you create colorful, one-of-a-kind flower art no green thumb required!

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Explore a different biome each session through a brief reading and visual examples, then create your own biome scene inside a jar using art materials. This hands-on program blends creativity and environmental education.

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

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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.

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

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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!

Put your engineering skills to the test in this hands-on STEM program! Kids will work to design, construct and test their own bridges using everyday materials.

Enrich yourself amongst the art of local Dallas artist Jaime Chamorro! Exhibit reception to be held Thursday, September 4 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Exhibit will remain on display until September 30, 2025. 

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

It's game time at White Rock Hills! With choices like Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros, let the fun times roll! Do you have what it takes to beat our champion?

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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!

Ven a compartir su voz y canta sus canciones favoritas. Escoge entre sus artistas favoritas incluyendo Tigres de Norte, Vicente Fernández, Selena y más.

Exercise your right to read! Each month read and discuss a book that has been challenged or banned in this teen led book club.

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Come join us to make some fun slime! 

Reception 

Thursday, September 4th, 5-7 PM

Tatyana Alanis  "Old Fri

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.

Bring your own project to Crochet & Create where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, share ideas, and create something beautiful.

Knitters are welcome!

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Looking for a relaxed, friendly place to practice English?

Say hola to a new skill! This series offers a fun and practical way to dive into conversational Spanish.

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

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

Special guest speaker Tracy Walder, former CIA and FBI agent and published author of the autobiography The Unexpected Spy will be joining us to discuss her first hand account as a

Level up your denim!

During this month’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’re combining bold paint techniques with fiber art flair to turn ordinary denim into one-of-a-kind wearable art.

Strum up some fun at the library! Join our beginner guitar lessons, where you'll learn the basics of chords, rhythm, and more. Beginner Guitar lessons for Ages 12 and up.  Check our calendar for dates and times.

Come with your favorite book, one with an interesting cover, or a book you are willing to experiment with! Decorate the cover by gluing on rhinestones, creating a sparkling piece of cover art you will get to keep.

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts.

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Ukulele club is for anyone aged 13 and up who wants to work on their ukulele skills, learn new songs, socialize with other musicians, and just jam out. No prior experience required. 

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, discover timeless stories, and engage in lively discussions.

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Registration Required.

Open your mind and learn more about the world around us in this Non-Fiction book Club. Each month will focus on a different topic, such as World War 2, human anthropology, biographies, religion, natural sciences, and more!

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

Things to do. And snacks!

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.

 🖌️Try new artistic mediums🎨

Learn to use various artistic mediums and sample from different techniques. Whether you're a beginner crafter or learned artist, you’ll have a masterpiece!

Here we go reading again!

This is an adult book club with the aim of being open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy works from diverse authors as we can.