Week Calendar

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

This month's concept: Building

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Come learn about The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann and its many versions. The Dallas Black Dance Academy will talk about their version which highlights Tchaikovsky's Suite and Duke Ellington's Suite. It will make for a very sweet afternoon.

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Get ready for Kwanzaa by making a hanging kinara ornament with this simple craft.

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

It’s time to make all the right moves! Young chess enthusiasts can challenge friends to a match or sharpen their skills in a fun and friendly setting.

Celebrate the upcoming Holiday Season with a fun, live animal presentation from The Creature Teacher! 

From the songs you know and love to new, fun tunes, this music and movement class will be sure to delight your little one as they practice both their fine and gross motor skills.

Recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Every month, we will be exploring different media and techniques to make art!

September 16: Cross Stitch Bookmarks

October 21: Short Stories

November 18: Fabric Scrap Jewelry

December 16: Ornament Painting

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 

This month we will learn about how kaleidoscopes work and you will make your own to take home.

Create winter-themed patterns with Perler Beads. Each attendee will take home one pattern. 

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

Spend some time crafting with us in our monthly Children's Crafts Series!

This month we are making Winter Holiday Crafts!

Spend the afternoon playing board games and making friends at the library. 

Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of a Sphero Indi, a Bee Bot, a Space Rover and more.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

Get ready for the giving season with this gift box craft! 

Come to the Youth Discovery Center for a winter themed story time! Afterward story time, we will have a winter themed craft and kids will have the opportunity to participate in fun game of snowball math to test their math skills!

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

Celebrate the Winter Solstice (December 21) by crafting your own snowflake using popsicle sticks and other fun craft materials.

                                     Accept the Challenge

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Accept the Challenge!

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour!  This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos.  Build and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects. 

Calling all gamers!

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Ring in the holiday fun with a festive craft that’s a cut above! Kids will design and decorate their own Christmas wreaths using simple paper plates, colorful paper, and plenty of creative flair.

Join us for board games at the library! Bring your friends for a fun-filled day of classic and new board games.

Calling all adventurers! Grab your dice and bring a character sheet to the Youth Discovery Center for Dungeons and Dragons! Open to children and teens; children under 12 will need to bring a parent to their first session.

Spin up some holiday sparkle with a throwback twist! Teens will transform old CDs into dazzling Christmas ornaments, adding festive designs and plenty of creative flair.

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Learn about the science behind slime as we craft fluffy snow slime. 

A story time for big kids, with crafts! Perfect for ages 5-8.

December's book: A Friendship Yarn  By Lisa Moser

Representatives from Girl Scouts Inc. will lead school age children in a forensic science activity.