Week Calendar

Have you ever wondered how crochet artists create such adorable stuffed animals? Have you dreamed of bringing your imaginary friend to life or making a doll for a child in your family?

Explore the basics of CMYK color theory—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and blacK—the four inks used to print a full spectrum of color, from billboards to baseball cards.

Students will learn culturally responsive arts education grounded in Hip-Hop with an emphasis on personal and community storytelling.

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! 

A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

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.

Learn and practice yoga with Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Younger participants are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.

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. 

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.

Come meet the Equest mini ambassador horses! Interact with these fun little guys while learning about horses and about the Equest program.

Join us for Sensory Saturday, a special hands-on program designed just for toddlers! Little ones will explore a variety of engaging sensory stations featuring textures, colors, sounds, and more.

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

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

The Dallas Museum of Art is coming to the Lancaster Kiest branch of the Dallas Public Library.  Stop by to create, your own artistic master piece.

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

Feeling knotty? Come learn macrame, a textile art produced by knotting and hitching techniques. We will be making a macrame keychain.

All supplies provided; no experience required. Registration requested.

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Enrich your body and mind through this guided meditation meant to soothe, relax, and enlighten. 

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. 

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.

Do you know which Texas native plant was needed by the Navy in WWII?

Come learn this story and many others from Master Gardener Carolyn Rozier.

Dive into the timeless art of basket weaving in this hands-on, guided program for adults! Transform simple materials into stunning, handcrafted baskets while discovering this ancient craft's soothing, meditative rhythm. 

Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth by learning about the history of Soul Food in America.  

Learn to Sew and Create Your Own Magical Unicorn!

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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Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

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.

Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result?

K'Poppin at Central is back! Get creative with free crafts, learn some K-pop dance moves with Steven Mai of Aeon Dance, and shop local vendors. 

Fun, Colorful, and Creative!

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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.

🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉

We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library every Wednesday for a different screening of a movie!

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Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

Summer painting and visual arts class for participants of all ages

Get out of the summer heat and into Mario's world! Come play Nintendo Switch games such as Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Mario Party! 

🧶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.

Let loose and dance around at the library to kid friendly K-Pop tunes. 

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 serie de talleres de arte. Este mes, aprenderemos sobre la vida de la pintora cubana Ame

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun and a safe atmosphere to express oneself.

Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family. 

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

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Explore the wonders of the night sky in this hands-on craft program where kids will create and replicate constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads!

Rescheduled from January

Children will  create their very own colorful felt bookmarks!

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

Materias needed for class: 

Sewing Tread

Quilting Thread

Quilting Pins

Drawn Pattern

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Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.

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!

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader? Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different?

Interested in testing out your video game skills? Do you like a challenge? Play video games with other players to build teamwork skills and boost creativity.

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

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Do you enjoy reading manga and watch anime?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to read and watch your favorite manga and anime series!

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Sessions aim to include a ‘question of the day’ that holds cultural/educational relevance to the activities of the day.

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Challenge yourself to complete these Roblox obstacle courses. This program is designed for Tweens and Teens (10 yrs - 17 yrs old). This program is limited to 15 participants. 

Registration is required. 

Calling all paper craft, knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing, and fiber arts enthusiasts! This is the perfect time to work on your projects with other crafters.

We're taking one of our most popular kids events of the summer and doing it for adults!

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

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. 

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!

Learn the art of macrame by crafting and dip dyeing your own wall hanging to spruce up your living space.

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.

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Calling all Trainers—it’s time to catch some fun! This Pokémon meetup is the perfect spot for adult fans to connect, trade, and battle in true Trainer style.

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

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

Teens can come and create a retro craft! Learn about popular crafts or items from "back in the day" while making your own.

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Patrons will have the opportunity to relax while engaging their creative side.

Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

Come paint a portrait of a stranger! Or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!

Calling all bookworms and craft enthusiasts! This class is for anone who wants to give their favorite books a stylish makeover.

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

Today, we have more clothing than we know what to do with. Hundreds of new pieces are created daily, and old ones end up in landfills. This wasn’t always a problem, so what’s changed? 

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

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.