Week Calendar

While supplies last, take home a polaroid and enjoy a treat when you visit the library in costume! 

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! 

Happy Halloween from the Skyline Branch crew! Sit back and catch a scary movie (beginning at 10:00 AM), snag some treats in our special Halloween Scavenger Hunt (all ages), or bring a book/take a book at our Spooky Book Swap (1:00

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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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Stay after our story time to do a themed toddler/preschool craft! We will start as soon as story time is over so expect us to start closer to 11am!  

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. 

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Genealogist and historian Grace Horstmann will show you how to turn your family history research into a compelling narrative that resonates.

¡Celebrate, Create & Remember!

In celebration of Día de Los Muertos we have partnered with Ballet Folklórico Mayahuel to host a performance at 11 am and a Norteño workshop at 12 pm. 

Paint a portrait of your pet with this beginner’s painting workshop! Bring a printout of your pet (or any animal you want) to trace onto an 8 x 10-inch canvas board.

Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

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.

 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.

Grab your glue sticks and get ready to gobble up some crafty fun as we build vibrant paper turkeys together! 

A special Dia de los Muertos Crafterday!

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.

Celebrate spooky season with the fun horror films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!

Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; films, times, and room are subject to change.

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?

Celebrate spooky season with the fun horror films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!

Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; films, times, and room are subject to change.

Curious about tarot but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to dip your toes into the mystical world of tarot cards!

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Celebrate spooky season with the fun horror films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!

Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; films, times, and room are subject to change.

🧶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.

Celebrate spooky season with the fun horror films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!

Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; films, times, and room are subject to change.

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Celebrate the season at our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap & Tin Decorating workshop! Bring your favorite cookie recipe to trade with fellow bakers—remember, no actual cookies will be shared, just recipes.

Create memories as we craft photo frames and paper flowers for our Día de los Muertos altar. Bring a photo of a pet or someone you wish to honor to add to the altar. Learn about Día de los Muertos and how people celebrate.

Immerse yourself in art for a special Dia de Los Muertos Celebration. 

The Circle of life exhibit is a collection of works from artists all over Dallas showcasing their interpretations of the Circle of Life. 

Want to learn a craft, but you aren't very crafty? Come learn the basics of the art of macrame while creating your own macrame wall hanging.

Limited to 10 adults. Registration is required.

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

September 6 - Pokemon 2000

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 once they arrive at the program IN-PERSON at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

Supplies

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.

Big Heart Theater will provide three consecutive workshops designed specifically for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos! The Day of the Dead honors deceased family members and ancestors with offerings and decorations of food and fun. We will watch "The Book of Life" and then color velvet sugar skull pages.

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.

Owing to a performer cancellation, there will be no recital today, 10/26. We're sorry for the inconvenience, and performances will resume on November 2.

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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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Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.

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

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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.

Nothing better on a chilly evening than to bundle up and allow your creativity to shine on our sidewalk. Tired of being bundled up?

Sip, paint, and celebrate the spirits with a creative twist! Kids will craft Día de los Muertos-inspired art while sipping on apple juice in this festive afternoon of color and culture.

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 again join us as we watch a scary movie Happy Halloween! Scooby-Doo!

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

Heroes, Cops, & Kids is a nonprofit that connects youth with law enforcement officers dressed as superheroes to teach life skills, build trust, and promote positive choices through fun, motivational sessions. 

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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. 

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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!

Join us for a frightfully fun Origami Spooky Claws activity!
We'll be folding, crafting, and creeping our way into Halloween.

Looking to creep into the fall spirit?

Paint your own plastic pumpkin. Get as creative as you want!

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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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!

🀄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 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!

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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!

Zombies! Gnomes! And silly Sock Eating Monsters! It doesn't matter if you are a sewing expert or never used a needle before, we would love for you to join us to make a simple monster stuffed animal. 

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!

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Celebrate Halloween at the Martin Luther King Branch Library! This free event will include an activity for children, community partner tables and a haunted house!

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.

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Get into the spirit of the season with our introduction to tarot!

Learn about the history of tarot, how to read the cards, and what to expect from a reading!

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.

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.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Brush up your creativity and dive into a colorful journey of self-expression! This painting club offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning artwork while exploring new techniques.

The whole family (including precious pets!) are welcome to our pet friendly Halloween party! 

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