Week Calendar

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.

Design your own comic book!

Create a comic that tells a story – decide who the main character is, then take them on a fantastic journey through the pages.  Learn storyboarding and art skills.

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.

Come to the library for a 1980s-inspired photo-studio portrait. Wear your ugliest holiday sweaters, old dance costumes, acid-wash jeans, and your biggest hair! Recreate a cringeworthy photo from the past or start a new tradition.

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

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

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

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.

Make a Beautiful Wreath for Fall.

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.

Spooky Season is here! Adults & Seniors are invited to come and make their very own spooky and fall themed wood paintings.

All materials will be supplied. Take home your creations!

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. 

Fretz Park is excited to welcome Cara Mía Theatre for a ballet Folklorico performance! This event is sponsored in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Professional genealogist Larry W. Thomas invites you inside the courthouse to uncover your family’s past. Estate files, land deeds, and other court records hold a wealth of hidden details about ancestors’ lives.

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!

At this Festival, we will have live performances, vendors, resources, games, and crafts! 

Celebrate the opening the Fall '25 Lochwood Art Exhibition!

Be the first to check out this season's artwork, chat with artists and community members, and enjoy an event all about local art.

Celebrate Library Card Signup Month and support the library for an unforgettable day of art, freedom, and community at the Flash Fundraiser! Hosted and sponsored by the talented artists at Midgard Tattoo Company and V

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.

 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.

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

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?

🧶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.

Get in touch with the whimsical fluttering beat of the Fall season by creating a cute light-up fairy house.

Cindy J Holmes will host an artist talk where she will explore her artistic process, influences, and the inspiration behind her work.

In my artistic practice, I often view my figures as mannequins, strategica

Adults 21+ only – must show ID at the door!

Test your knowledge of Kang, Kodos, killer Krustys, and all things Treehouse of Horror in this frightfully fun trivia showdown made just for grown-up Simpsons fans.

Dive into the timeless art of basket weaving in this hands-on, guided program for adults and families! Transform simple materials into stunning, handcrafted baskets while discovering this ancient craft's soothing, meditative rhythm. 

Create memories as we celebrate the return of fall and paint a pumpkin for a windowsill, table, or flower box. Learn interesting facts about the use of gourds during October, and other root veggies that have been used to create jack-o-lanterns.

This Festival will commemorate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and celebrate our Spanish-speaking communities and the diverse cultures that are part of the area.

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

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

September 6 - Pokemon 2000

October 4 - Monsters, Inc.

November 1 - Minecraft

December 6 - Dogman

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.

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!

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.

Performance details to follow soon

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

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

Learn basic principles of photography and how to take a good photo using your phone. Walk away with tips and tricks that you will practice during the workshop.
 

Come create your own spooky scene!

Join us for a fun Halloween adventure,

 building a haunted house inside a paper bag.

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!

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.

📖🐕‍🦺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!

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.

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!

Create beautiful mosaic art using cut pieces of tissue paper, glue, and cardstock paper. 

Crea hermosos mosaicos artísticos usando trozos cortados de papel de seda, pegamento y cartulina.

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! 

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.

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.

The Perot Tech Truck invites the community to come and enjoy the museum at their local library. 

They will provided STEAM activities for all to do! Don't miss out!

Learn the basics of coding, problem-solving, and engineering while exploring how creativity and technology work hand in hand. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker and invent. All materials provided.

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?

Spend an afternoon growing as an artist with instructor Irving.
Bring finished pieces, works in progress, or even old projects and join a supportive group discussion centered on sharing and learning from one another.

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!

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Come to the Fiber Arts Workroom every Tuesday evening from September 16th - October 7th to learn a new craft!

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

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

This month's discussion will be about The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

WIZ BANG BOOOOM! From heroes and villains to a slice of the simple life. comic books can hold any and every story you choose to tell.

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 craft project and socialize while you work. Portable, unplugged crafts of all types welcome. 

If you don't have a project, library staff can teach the basics of crochet! 

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.

Celebrate Oktoberfest the crafty way—no passport (or dough) required! Create your very own oversized, twisty, paper mâché pretzel while learning about the rich traditions behind Germany’s world-famous fall festival.

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.

Using a button press machine and a variety of different sizes and designs, DIY a button or two to decorate your favorite bag, gift to others, or trade with friends!

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 "The Confidence Man" by Herman Melville.

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.

The Fall Sports season has begun, visit the Lancaster Kiest branch for Sports Talk!  We talk about everything sports football, basketball, baseball and so much more!

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.

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.

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.

Meet award-winning investigative journalist Claire St. Amant, host of the true crime podcast, "Final Days on Earth." Ms. St.

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 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!

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.