Week Calendar

Create Your Year of Possibility! 

Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! 

Chatting with new and old friends alike? Check! Creating a work of art? Check! Below are the art styles we will be focusing on.

January: Kirigami

February: Quiling

March: Eric Carle Style Painting

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! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

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

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

Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.

Discover why historic newspapers are a genealogy goldmine! In this session, Baerbel K.

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

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. 

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Orac the Alien through the world of sci-fi books! Magician Brett Roberts presents an interactive show filled with magic, science and puppetry.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine!

Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.

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.

Ready for a New Year?

Do you have goals or ideas for the New Year?

Let's put them into action by creating a vision board for the year!

Unwind and craft away at BSK! Make-and-Take style crafts every second Saturday during select months. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials or in-progress projects!

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...)

🧶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.

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog.

Celebrate National Nerd Word day by participating in a traditional style spelling bee. Last year we had so much fun with this that we thought we would do this again! We'll tell you the word, read the definition, and even use it in a sentence.

Fretz Park Branch is turning 50!

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 está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

Stories, singing, sun salutations and savasana. Join us for Yoga Storytime presented by the Yogees Yoga 4 Kids. 

This event is sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.

Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired! The Nasher Sculpture Center will bring a fun, hands-on art program for all ages to the library.   

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's return to one of the defining chapters of his journey — Selma, 1965.

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!

The 1862 Homestead Act beckoned thousands of women to the American frontier, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for land ownership and self-determination.

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!

Ghosts in your library?  More likely than you think!  TexPart Paranormal will be at the Lakewood Branch to give a talk about how to ghost hunt and demonstrate some of their different equipment.

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, and always have a true crime show playing in the background, then this true crime documentary viewing is for you!

Dream big for the new year! Create your very own Vision Board. We’ll use magazines, art supplies, and lots of imagination to make a collage of your goals, wishes, and favorite things for the year ahead. All supplies provided.

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!

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!

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

🀄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.

We have partnered with the Nasher Sculpture Center to provide an educational art centered event in celebration of Lunar New Year. 

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

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!

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Teens can start their weekends with games and activities at the library including video games, board games, and card games. 

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!

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

Now Playing: Freaky Friday (2003)

*Freaky Friday is rated PG.

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 in this teen led book club. 

This month's pick:

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

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-

Afraid of making new things because of the pressing weight of expectations? Who Cares!

Join the Library in our bad craft club, where we go through our craft supplies to make really weird crafts!

Ready to meditate, relax, and strengthen your mind and body.

This yoga class is just for you!

Image from Pixabay

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. 

Keep your car clean in style! In this month’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’ll stitch up reusable and washable disposal bags designed to hang neatly in your vehicle.

Relax and reset as we enter the new year with mindful coloring.

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

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Get ready for beats, bars, and brainpower!

 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

 Hip Hop Trivia Challenge

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

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.

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

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.