Week Calendar

Big Heart theater presents "El Camino to Redemption" performance. A musical journey about lowriders, the WNBA, and figuring out how to do the right thing. 

This will be open to the community!

First Showing 11:30 a.m.

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

This class includes

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.

Bring your own projects and craft activities to support familial bonding. Utilize this space and interact with other moms and their children one Friday out of the month.

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Come meet the Equest mini ambassador horses! Interact with these fun little guys while learning about horses and about the Equest therapy horse program.

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

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Get ready for the Oak Lawn Branch Library's 4th Annual Mini Mercado, a high-energy, must-see celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This family-friendly event is packed with culture, creativity, and community spirit that you won’t want to miss!

Let your little ones explore their inner artist in this delightful twist on “Paint & Sip” — just for kids!

Many people residing in Germany don't participate in DNA testing which makes it more difficult to find DNA matches actually in Germany. This month's featured speaker Sabine Akabayov will address differences in DNA genealogy between U.S.

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!

Hispanic Heritage month is right around the corner, so we are celebrating Latin American countries and their rich culture and heritage. Stop by to participate in a variety of activities.

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.

Stay after storytime to do a themed toddler/preschool craft! This program will start as soon as story time is over.

For some, picking up trash is a chore. For Madeline Bracken, it’s therapeutic! 

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. 

Drop in, relax and build. Our LEGO Lounge is open and it's the perfect place to let your imagination run wild. All ages welcome- just bring your creativity!

Come see live raptors of North Texas! Discover their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies.

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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Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

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.

All Aboard! 

Get ready for adventure, magic, and laughter with Choo Choo: A Magical Journey! Hop aboard as we watch wacky train-themed magic tricks that are sure to surprise everyone!

Hang on tight, spider monkey, and celebrate Bella Swan’s birthday at the Forest Green Branch Library.

Join our Embroidery Sampler Sessions, an 8-session program where you’ll learn a new hand embroidery stitch each time and gradually build your custom sampler.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by learning about the history of Mexican Tin foil art and then creating your own masterpiece to take home!

All materials supplied!

Deal your cards right and there's glory ahead! MTG Commander Brawl is a social event where you can come to mingle and play 100-card Commander or Brawl. Bring your deck and learn something new about your favorite game. 

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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?

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

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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

🧶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!

Construyendo habilidades para la vida en comunidad, en inglés y español. / Building life skills together, in English and Spanish.

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

Celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, at the library from 1 PM to 3 PM; immerse yourself in Ethiopia's rich culture and traditions with exciting activities and performances.

Highlights of the event include:

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

Stacks of old photos. Mounds of loose paper. That one vase that belonged to your great aunt Winifred.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

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.

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉

Once a moon in Preston Hollows where knowledge is kept brave adventurers will embark on a quest filled with peril, treasure, and villains. 

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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

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We all know that ONE website for genealogy (you know the one we're talking about), but do you know ALL the other great genealogy resources out there? 

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Want your children to learn how to dance?  For 3 weeks we will be having a dance class for children on Saturday.  Children will learn the fundamentals of jazz and hip hop dancing.

Photo courtesy of Adobe!

Karaoke your favorite songs, get crafty with top-loaders, and taste test a variety of Korean snacks.

Join us every Monday 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!

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. 

Calling all plant lovers! Join us for a Plant Clipping Swap — a fun and free community event where you can trade clippings (cuttings) from your houseplants or garden plants with others.

Get your groove on! 

Do you like to dance? 

This fun, exciting dance class is just for you!

Image from Pixabay

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!

Improvisational dance program to explore freedom in movement, creativity, and self-expression.

Do you love Stephanie Meyer's The Twilight Saga? Do you love playing games? While you watch Twilight there will be game rules you have to follow as you see and hear things while the movie is playing.

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!

Swing by the library and try your hand at drawing all kinds of animals using our easy step-by-step guides. From fierce lions to funny frogs, unleash your inner artist and bring your favorite creatures to life!

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

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!

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!

A different fun and educational STEM-themed activity for children. Including STEM kits and/or presenters.

🀄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.

Help us celebrate our book sale and Library Card Sign-up month!  Come out for crafts using recycled books and local vendors and our giant book sale!

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♖Accept the Match♜

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All game boards will be provided by library staff! 

Puzzles also available!

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!

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!

Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Join us for an evening dedicated entirely to the art of piecing things together! Gather your team (or join one when you arrive) to complete jigsaw puzzles of varying sizes and difficulty levels.

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

Get creative with a local pottery artisan! Learn how to make your own handmade mugs and decorate them in various ways to add a personal touch in your kitchen.

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!

Attention all young aspiring adventurers, do you want to play Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how? Have you already experienced the flames of a red dragon and seek a new adventure to sink your teeth into?

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.

Get messy with clay during our first sculptor studio of the fall! Come back with your family each month for more! 

Ready to accessorize?  Customize your avatar! Go Crazy! Use Upcycled jewelry pendants, chains,  buttons, and pins to customize your favorite outfit. Show your creative and spirit in a fun, funky way!

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.

Ready to meditate, relax, and strengthen your mind and body.

This yoga class is just for you!

Image from Pixabay

We have spent the spring and summer learning all types of different games, so this fall we welcome you to come and play! Form a group with other attendees or bring a group of your own.

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. 

This month's selection: The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton

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

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

We're starting an adult book club at here at the Lochwood Branch, and we need your help! Share your thoughts at this focus group/brainstorming meeting to help us create the book club this neighborhood needs.

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!

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.

Lakewood Library welcomes returning Master Gardener Judy Meagher presenting on What are Good Bugs?

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