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. 

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. 

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! 

Gentle Yoga for Mental Wellness. De-stress and find calm in this beginner-friendly yoga series. Learn simple breathing and mindful movement techniques to reduce anxiety and nourish your mind.

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. 

Theater Club Needs You!

The Youth Discovery Center is looking for young actors of all experience levels to join the Theater Club.

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

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

Reading to a therapy dog is a wonderful activity—especially for building confidence and reducing reading anxiety in kids (and even teens or adults).

Pet Partners

Why Reading to a Dog Helps

Dogs:

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. 

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.

Sabor Puro is a Dallas-based cumbia band whose name translates to “Pure Flavor.” Steeped in expressive energy, this band does not disappoint in the flavor department.

Presented by the Japanese American Society of Dallas, highlighting the rich cultural traditions behind matcha preparation. Learn the history, observe the ritual, and explore the beauty of mindfulness through tea.

Bring the whole family and experience the American Revolution in action! At this interactive program, all ages won’t just hear about history—they’ll try it themselves.

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.

Presented by the Japanese American Society of Dallas, highlighting the rich cultural traditions behind matcha preparation. Learn the history, observe the ritual, and explore the beauty of mindfulness through tea.

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

Do you enjoy a fresh cup of tea? This month's gardening class will focus on teas and how to care for them. Participants will also be provided with seeds to take home to start their own tea garden. 

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...)

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!

🧶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!

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!

Participants will create a mural by painting in the lines of a design.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Are you a fan of Howl's Moving Castle? My Neighbor Totoro? Anime in general?

¡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.

🎤 Sing Along to “Hamilton”! 🎶

We’ve practiced… kinda. We’re probably ready.

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

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!

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

Join us every Monday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun!

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 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 Coffee Filter Butterflies! 

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.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. 

Create a beautiful, colorful peacock in this fun craft!

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.

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.

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this five-week course!

Kids will explore the solar system and properties of the planets by creating a flip book.

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!

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!

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.

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

All participants must be registered individually. 

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.

Get crafty and make your own candle in this adult craft! Different colors and scents will be available!

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Want to hone in on your craft outside of the house? Bring your project to the library! Come practice with fellow crafters in the community, share tips and tricks, and get inspiration. All skill levels welcome, supplies available.

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!

Things to do. And snacks!

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 "What Maisie Knew" by Henry James.

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.

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.

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