Week Calendar

🎨Unleash your child's imagination🎨

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, bring your little one for a hands-on activity geared towards a new theme. All supplies provided. 

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.

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.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

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!

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

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.

Are you curious about the spices and seasonings commonly used in the kitchen? Do you want to learn more?

Please join us to discover more about Black Cardamom, get a recipe to try at home and a sample of the spice to use for the recipe.

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 ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove! Our Music and Movement class is made just for toddlers and preschoolers—and it’s packed with energy, learning, and joy.

Each lively session includes:

Spend your morning decorating your own stained glass-inspired bookmark to save your place in style!

Get your head in the game and discover local opportunities to get active and play!

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.

Welcome to our Lunch and Learn series where we will invite local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more. This month will feature Pablo Mijangos, who is a historian of Mexico and Latin America at SMU.

Piñata Workshop 

Learn how to play chess from a certified Chess Master with over 20 years of playing experience!

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

Adult "Art Class" is our recurring art program that will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about the Talavera tiles.

Want to learn to sew but not sure where to start? In this beginner friendly workshop, That's Sew Creative will walk you through the steps to start sewing. You will get to make your own tote bag to take home.

The mission of WILDFLOWER HOME FOR GIRLS is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for adolescent girls by providing a sense of community, building life skills and helping young people and their families find solutions to the difficulties they

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

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

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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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🧶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.

Come and learn the basic rules of pickleball and then try what you have learned at some table top pickleball!

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

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play tabletop games. Join the fun and meet new people as we play travel-themed games. Titles include: 

Come Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making crafts, watching a performance, meeting local artists and community organizations! 

Registration is not required to attend but preferred! 

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

Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History is a course that provides context for English language learners so they may experience self-discovery through the avenue of art.

Celebrate National Hobbit Day at the Dallas Public Library!  Celebrate the World of Tolkien featuring a costume contest, Lord of the Rings themed craft and more! All are welcome to join and participate.

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by working with your family to create your own pinata!

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family. 

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.

Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, music and friendship.

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

We will have two sets of the card game Agatha Christie's Death on the Cards, a fun and engaging game where you must use your detective skills and work together to unmask the murderer amongst the guests.

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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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Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

Hop into a world of crafty fun and bring everyone’s favorite little bunny to life—tiny, soft, and totally adorable!

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Mother of Black Hollywood- by Jenifer Lewis

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If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! 

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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.

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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 for an afternoon of live orchestral music performed by the students of the Dallas Public Library's music classes! Our musicians will perform a vibrant program of classics for the library community.

Explore the art of alebrijes, a Mexican folk art that you may have seen at cultural markets and in movies like Coco (2017). We will be making them with construction paper, cutouts provided. 

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

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

Get creative with the Polk Wisdom Library's scrapbooking hour! 

It's adventure time!

The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. 

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

Practice breathwork, movement, strength, and flexibility in this adult yoga class. All levels are welcome! All you need to do is breathe and look inwards! You'll feel like a new person after this class.

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Get ready to harness the power of the sun and let your creativity shine! Join the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas at the library for a hands-on solar art experience.

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.

Join us for our Fall After school STEAM Program! On the Third Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 each month, we will learn about science and art and make some fun projects! 

September 16th 2025 - Outer Space Hanging Ornaments

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!

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.

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Come make some beaded bracelets with us! You can try a variety of different colored designs and show them off to your friends at school! 

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!

Spice up the afternoon with a culinary journey through Hispanic Heritage Month! Kids will roll up their sleeves and learn how to create four delicious cultural dishes, exploring flavors and traditions from across Latin America.

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

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!

Checkmate!

Sharpen your mind and challenge friends at our weekly Chess Club.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, there's a spot for you!

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!

Try out a variety of unique and engaging board games while making new friends!

Recreate your favorite scenes as you watch them in our new Paint and Watch Series!

Now Playing: John Tucker Must Die (2006)

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

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!

Muralism was an important artistic tradition in 20th-century Mexico. Learn about Diego Rivera and other Mexican muralists, then sketch a mural with other participants or create your own painting inspired by the artists!

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 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.

The Renner Frankford Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 - 8:00 pm, except during major holidays.

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

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.

Teens can come and create an 80s Knotted Friendship Bracelet. 

Learn about these popular crafts from "back in the day" while making your own. 

Parents welcome if accompanied by a teen.

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf.

A free photography class for all ages provided by the Office of Arts & Culture 

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Delve into the history of “zines” (short for “magazine”) and their use in a variety of subcultures to spread information and ideas. Then, make your own zine that represents your interests.

Savor the flavors and stir up some culture! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this hands-on cooking program will guide participants through the creation of four traditional dishes, each rich in history and taste.

Celebrate the vibrant, streetwise style of Chicano artist David Gonzales, the creative mind behind the iconic Homies figurines.

🪅Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!🌵

Vickery Park’s Morbid Curiosity: A True Crime Book Club selects new books each month, focusing on criminal activity, including fraud, robbery, narcotics, and violent crimes, as well as the trials associated wit

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

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong