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. 

Is your little one's beloved plush friend in need of repair? Walk-ins or calling ahead with the patient's symptoms are all welcome here.

It's not too late to plant for a winter harvest. We'll discuss planting seasons and zones. You'll learn what to plant when and what to expect when growing for a winter harvest.

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! 

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

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Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

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.

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

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

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.

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

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 Turmeric, get a recipe to try at home and a sample of the spice to use for the recipe.

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. 

Three Singing Pigs, a (Big, Bad) Wolf, and Reading Saves the Day! True to the classic tale, Dallas Opera's three little pigs prepare to build their separate houses to withstand an impending visit by the hungry wolf.

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This fun presentation covers plants that are deadly, illegal, intoxicating, dangerous, painful, and destructive/invasive. 

Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll at our Little Monsters Halloween Bash! Dress up in your best Halloween costume to come dance, play, and eat candy! 

Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with a book fair celebrating all things horror, dark romance, fantasy and more!

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.

Unleash your creativity and give new life to a plain handbag in this hands-on decorating workshop! Embellish a handbag or a tote using a variety of materials including colorful beads, buttons, paint, rhinestones, ribbons, and more.

Honk! Honk! Get in the car and come on over to see lots of essential city vehicles. We will have a blast! Learn about how these vehicles help us keep the city running from the people who drive them. 

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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...)

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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.

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Celebrate the changing seasons and the upcoming Holidays such as Day of the Dead and Halloween. There will be a chance to make and decorate wooden pumpkins to take home, along with various other adults and kids crafts. 

Celebrate Diwali with an engaging and vibrant dance performance featuring traditional and contemporary styles from India.

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura a través de su arte en esta serie de talleres de arte. Aprenda sobre Lourdes Villagomez, una artista mexicana que hace arte para ayu

🎃Pose for a freaky family photo👻

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

Get ready to stitch up something spooktacular! In this hands-on sewing session, we’re making fun and functional fabric bags—perfect for trick-or-treating, fall market strolls, or carrying your autumn essentials in seasonal style.

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.

Patrons will create a collage using the comic strips from the newspaper. They will then create a montage from the comics they have.

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.

Program:

Oriento (No. 2 from 12 Spanish Dances) by Enrique Granados

Piano Sonata in C minor, D. 958, by Franz Schubert

Scherzo in E major, Op. 54, by Frédéric Chopin

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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.

Tired of listening to podcasts about crimes that involved people you've never heard of? Do you know a sordid story of salacious secrets retold by relatives around the reunion tables?

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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 mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

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Haunt your way into Dallas history - turn a photo from the Dallas History & Archives into your own ghost painting!

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.

It's that time of the year, get ready to watch a spooky movie! We will be showing The Addams Family. Used under Swank Licensing.  

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.

📔Make your stories come alive! 🎭

During our Reader's Theater, we will use scripts, masks, and props to make stories come alive. 

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A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. 

Lights, camera, action! Join us for Movie Day at the library enjoy a fun film with friends! It's the perfect way to unwind and catch a great movie!

In this hands-on workshop, school-age children will learn the basics of jewelry making with artist Ofelia Faz-Garza.

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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!

Learn one of the many uses of pipe cleaners and take home a cute seasonal craft.

Aprenda uno de los muchos usos de los limpiapipas y llévese a casa una linda manualidad de temporada.

Come and make a fun mask, just in time for Halloween!

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!

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.

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!

Decorate your windows with ghosts, bats, pumpkins and more in this hands on craft where kids will create spooky window clings! 

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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!

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

Race in Mario Kart! Fight in Smash Brothers! Question your friendships in Mario Party!

We will have the Switch and enough controllers for 8 players!

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?

Have a plant in need of soil? Those pots too bare to put out? Then come on down for our pot painting activity, you can even bring your pots if you want!

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.

This workshop series is designed to take beginners on an in-depth journey through the different cards and what each represents.

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.

Unleash your competitive side!

Test your skills in a fun-filled evening of board games, card games, 

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

Little artists, big autumn fun! Kids get their very own faux mini pumpkin to paint, decorate, and personalize—no carving (or mess) required.

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. 

Join all-star authors Joanna Ho (Eyes that Kiss in the Corners) and Caroline Kusin Pritchard (Keeper of Stories) as they launch The Day the Books Disappeared, illustrated by Dan Santat, a timely and stor

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! 

Join us for a relaxing arts and crafts session designed for seniors. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, social atmosphere!

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Don't Fear the Reaper! (We have cake)

Death Doula Britna Savarese will provide all the End-of-Life documents that you didn't know you needed. Get started on your own End of Life checklist in a party atmosphere!

Prepare for a night of chills, thrills, and cinematic scares!

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!

October's theme is Monsters

Step into the delightfully dark and whimsically weird world of Tim Burton! Known for his hauntingly beautiful characters and gothic-meets-cute aesthetic, Burton’s iconic style blends eerie elegance with bold imagination.

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

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

For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.