Week Calendar

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café, a meeting place for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

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! 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read.  Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested Ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Ballet North Texas is bringing the Nutcracker to life at the library!

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker with this special Story Hour featuring storytelling through dance, music and more!

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Friends. 

Bring your tiny builder to our Toddler Block Party!  This program allows them to develop their motor skills through the magic of building blocks, engage in hands on play and socializing with peers.

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

On the third Saturday of each month, we come together for a lively Music and Movement class designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! This fun-filled class features:

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.

Theater Club Needs You!

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

Experience Dementia Live® - a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia. Leave with valuable tips and tools to improve communication and connection.

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

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

It's adventure time!

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Creating your own fall wreath is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the autumn season! All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring as many personal elements as you wish.

Park Forest is combining forces with Common Threads to present a question and answer session with a professional chef. Chef Nancy will cook a recipe anyone can re-create while answering questions from the audience.

The Novel Discussions book club meets every end of the month at the Oak Lawn Branch Library, offering an exciting space to dive into captivating stories and share passionate discussions about a diverse range of novels!

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Dive into the enchanting world of leaf imprinting as you fashion your own personalized necklace adorned with intricate botanical designs.

Join us every second and fourth Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. 

Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4

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.

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

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

Show off your creative side in this birdhouse painting workshop! Each participant will get to paint and take home their own bird house. A quaint addition to either inside, outside, or wherever you desire to display your work of art!

Just like paint-by-numbers, you can create your own art using stickers! 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. 

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Welcome to our Brown Bag Talk series where we will invite local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more. This month we have invited Lorena Rizzo and speaking on forensic linguistics.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas.

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Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie.  All skill levels are welcome!

Coloring is shown to have excellent therapeutic benefits. Leave the world behind for a little "me time." Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming artistic practice.

Have yourself a crafty little holiday with these ornaments! These ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for your holiday creativity. Use paint, markers, and other embellishments to create your perfect ornament!

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!

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...)

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!

A creative space that encourages artistic expression through various multi-media formats. Take up a brush, a pencil, a crayon, a marker, or a magazine and bring your imagination to life.

Come sit and 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.

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!

Unwind and explore the art of origami. Learn about the fascinating history of origami while mastering the delicate art of folding paper into beautiful animals and boxes.

This heartwarming and interactive program invites families to come together to express their gratitude with engaging games and creative crafts. Its a perfect opportunity to celebrate the spirit of thankfulness while creating lasting memories.

The holiday season has just begun and you know what that means- holiday cards!

In this month's iteration of our Be Your Own Artist Series we will be creating handmade calligraphy cards!

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.

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

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

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Artist and author, Lynn Richardson will discuss her book, "Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History" as a resource that provides context for English language learners so they may experience self-discovery through the venue of art.

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.

Find your new furry friend!

Dallas Animal Services will be at our library with their adoption truck. If the weather is bad, the event will be inside. 

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month:

Voter Badges - Nov. 3

Popsicle Stick Dinos - Nov. 10

Football Helmets - Nov. 17

Join famous monster hunter Van Helising on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, dragons, witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found, and most importantly, how to defeat it.

Seniors are invited to come and partake in a simple fall craft. Make your own yarn pumpkins! They will make beautiful centerpieces for upcoming festivities! All materials supplied!

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!

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

Are there rumors of Native American ancestry in your family tree? Are you uncertain as to where to start your Native American heritage research? Learn about different resources (both online and in-print) that can help you 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!

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

We're having a roaring good time at the Skillman Southwestern Library!

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the 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!

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

Dive into the art of sustainable living with our hands-on program, where adults learn to craft reusable wax wraps.

Get ready to celebrate in style at a birthday bash fit for Disney royalty! Join us for Mickey and Minnie Mouses' Birthday Party, a magical event filled with crafts, games, and fun for the whole family.

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

A little bit of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Fall is in the air, and we are embracing it with our crafts this month! This week we will be making pony bead pumpkins, and they will be a sweet as pie. 

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

It's adventure time!

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book.

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means!

It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend!

Leaves will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice!

Let your imagination soar as you create your own charming popsicle stick turkeys to celebrate the season of gratitude and giving!

Let’s get cooking! 

Unleash your creativity with Yarn Art for Kids at the library! This fun-filled program is all about exploring the vibrant world of yarn. Kids will have a blast weaving, wrapping, and crafting their very own yarn masterpieces.

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!

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

Step into the vibrant world of Indigenous Peoples Month as we explore the rich cultural legacy of the Cherokee people through the timeless art of basket weaving.

Nov 5 - STEM-Lego Paper Airplane Launcher

Nov 12 - The Eye of God Craft

Nov 19 - Thanksgiving Corn Craft

Nov 26 - Slime

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!

Have you ever played the playground game Telephone?

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.

You must bring your own set.

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

Come together and create! Each month, will have a Lego Challenge for you to complete. Work together in a group or on your own to create a Lego masterpiece. 

This month's challenge theme: Favorite Foods

Stay on top of your NaNoWriMo word count with our weekly sprints (timed bursts of focused writing). Bring your work-in-progress and we'll keep track of the time so you can focus on your writing.

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!

Do you enjoy watching anime and reading manga? Then join the anime club at Lancaster-Kiest!

Parkland Hospital will show us how to navigate the holidays while still eating healthily and happily! 

¡Parkland Hospital nos mostrará cómo afrontar las fiestas sin dejar de comer saludable y felizmente!

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

Common Threads is a community organization whose mission is to champion improved community health through the power of food and nutrition.

Come in and read the greatest books in history.  Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting.  This meeting's selection is Wycherly's The Country Wife.

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!

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This educational yet fun program is designed to teach kids the basics of coding through creating a corn on the cob using colorful beads.

Celebrate the season of Thanksgiving by creating your very own turkey.

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte.

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.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. Viewer Discretion is advised. 

Movie: I Dream in Another Language

Skyline Cinema Presents: Goldfinger (1964)

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

Get ready to tap into your inner architect at Lego Night for Adults! Whether you're a seasoned builder or just love to play with bricks, this is your chance to relax, create, and have fun.

In January, we will meet at the regular time - The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:45 - 7:00 pm. 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

In this Thanksgiving edition of Art! in the Style of..., discover the iconic work of Georgia O'Keeffe, celebrated for her vivid portrayals of flowers and Southwestern landscapes.

Ballet North Texas is bringing the Nutcracker to life at the library!

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker with this special Story Hour featuring storytelling through dance, music and more!

Create your own Masterpiece on canvas in this fun, free painting class.  

Gather with members of your community to eat cake and discuss death.

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.

Get ready to roll in this month's special edition Tabletop, Today! 

We will be decorating our own dice bags to bring some extra natural 20s your way on your next adventure!

Take a trip down memory lane and get creative with water colors!
Participants will be able to create their own original designs or choose from 'coloring book' style landscapes to paint on water color paper. 

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Fran Powell presenting on Gardening on a Shoestring: Confessions of a Frugal Gardener. Learn that no matter your budget you can also grow a thriving garden space.

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

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. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

We will be having a special meeting to pick out February, March, and April 2025 titles.  We will be reviewing possible titles and seeing if we have enough copies from the Dallas Library for the group and then making a decision.

Families are invited to Lakewood Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun just in our PJs. 

Future dates include: 

October 16th