Week Calendar

Free Admissions to this wonderful exhibit of Ukrainian, embroiderym textiles, pottery, woodcarvings, jewelry, and more! Come see traditional Ukrainian dress and a gallery of photos highlighting the beauty of the country.

Free Admissions to this wonderful exhibit of Ukrainian, embroiderym textiles, pottery, woodcarvings, jewelry, and more! Come see traditional Ukrainian dress and a gallery of photos highlighting the beauty of the country.

🎨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. 

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

🎨 Explore art🖌️

Let your preschooler explore art and get messy! Art expands your childs imagination and develops fine motor skills. We recommend wearing cloths your okay getting painted and messy.

Our Productions Theatre Co. & Young Artist Training Program present Page to Stage bringing stories to life in a fun, interactive way that kids love!

Ring in the Lunar New Year with NorthPark and Bookmarks. There will be a morning of activities including a storytime, lion dancers, mini horses, crafts, and more. 

Celebrate the Day of Love with a Fun Family Valentine’s Day Craft!

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! 

Are you wanting to start researching your African American heritage, but not quite sure how to get started? 

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!

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. 

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Explore the Magical World of Reading with Magician Doc Grimes. Get a close-up magical experience and unleash your inner reading magician. 

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for the South Dallas Business Fair, highlighting small businesses in our community. Discover local entrepreneurs, artists, and vendors making an impact right here in South Dallas.

Learn the basics of printmaking, new techniques, and make some color prints with Matt Bagley of Iron Frog Press and creator of the Print Frog®.

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!

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

Growing things is a labor of love. The smell of springtime earth and seedlings is soon coming our way and getting started early with your garden preparation is the best plan.

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. 

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.

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Our Productions Theatre Co.  & Young Artist Training Program present Page to Stage bringing stories to life in a fun, interactive way that kids love!

Spend a relaxed afternoon improving your watercolor skills with art instructor Irving.

In honor of Black History Month, we will present cooking demonstrations of Soul Food, Creole Food, and other food relevant to Black history and culture.

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.

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This month's movie is Smurfs. 

When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.

This program offers adults a relaxing and creative evening of painting paired with tea. Participants will be guided in creating their own artwork using acrylic paints and canvases provided by the library.

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

Whether you are a new plant parent seeking guidance on growing plants or an experienced gardener who wants a refresher on the basics, this program is for you.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with fun crafts and activities! 

Crafts: 1:00-3:00

Join us for a presentation and performance on the Bandura-National Instrument held by the Ukrainian American Society of Texas!

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a fun, creative craft workshop! Families can design and decorate their own lucky horse crafts to welcome the Lunar New Year with color, joy, and imagination. 

All supplies provided!

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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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Who says all the fun happens after hours? Fun O'clock is our new once-a-month afternoon program designed for anyone who can’t make it to evening or weekend events!

Each month we'll watch a fun movie preceded by a lively session of trivia and behind-the-scenes facts! Screen the film, then test your knowledge and learn something new about what went into making it.

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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.

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!

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!

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

This is a four-session visual arts workshop by renowned artist Fred Villanueva. We will be learning basic drawing, sketching, color techniques, and more! This series will be bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

 📖 Experience stories brought to life 🎭

Join us for the Sunday movie sponsored by the Ukrainian American Society of Texas!

About the movie:

Mavka: The Forest Song, 2023

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

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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.

This event has been moved to the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church owing to technical difficulties

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

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Genealogist and author Melvin J.

Genealogist and author Melvin J.

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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 Mahjong Club!

We play using the Taiwanese style of Mahjong!

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Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Belle by Treasure Hernandez 

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Celebrate Black History Month by enjoying live music performances, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year by making your very own paper lanterns at Lancaster-Kiest Library. Harold in the New Year with the Chinese tradition dating back to the Han Dynasty.  

📖🐕‍🦺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!

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!

Spend some time learning with us!

This week we will be making Paper Flower Crowns! 

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.

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!

🦋 Craft, Fold, Fly! 🦋

Kids will love making these adorable paper butterflies using the super-simple accordion fold technique! 

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!

February Book Club Selection:

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.

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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!

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!

Unleash the Power of Reading!

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!

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!

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

All participants must be registered individually. 

Come and enjoy the music of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet, exploring the sound of jazz and blues from the Mississippi Delta to New York City with examples from each era.

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.

Come make a personal weighted and scented eye pillow in this craft! If you suffer from migraines or chronic headaches, this craft can help. Fill your pillow with rice and add your favorite essential oil to help you relax. 

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Commemorate Black History Month by learning about local figures, events and places important to the Black community.

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

The Renner Frankford Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 - 7:45 pm, except during major holidays.

Please join us! 

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

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. 

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts.

This February, the MLK Book Club is reading James by Percival Everett.

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

Lakewood Library welcomes returning Master Gardener Stephanie Smith presenting on Integrated Pest Management.

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

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

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong