Week Calendar

Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon in our Senior Social Connection Painting Class! This month, we’ll be painting a serene landscape with a lighthouse, perfect for adding a splash of color and calm to your day.

FREE Spring Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

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! 

Stories, songs and rhymes to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

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.

Wear your finest garments and have a ball at Audelia Road's Preschool Prom! Hit the dance floor, listen to some tunes, and take your child's first prom photo! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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!

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

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

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 welcome.

 Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.

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

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.

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"!

Genealogy Expert LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson will present on the extent to which Immigration and naturalization records in the geographic area that became Texas varied over time–due to changes in governments and the influx of American settlers–includi

Is your yarn stash taking over? Did you dive into embroidery, only to realize it wasn’t your thing? Do you jump into new hobbies every month, leaving the old ones behind?

Discover new meaning in a piece of text by blacking out words to create one-of-a-kind poetry!

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Learn the basics of different aquamedia and how to use/maintain our many art tools until you're ready to pursue your own ideas and art pieces. 

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.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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.

Tap into your inner playwright by creating your own sock puppet show.

Room Reservation for Eid

Room Reservation for Eid

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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.

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

Participants flex their memory "muscles" with this interactive, musical trivia experience featuring live and pre-recorded music from a variety of decades and genres with opportunities to sing along. 

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for students to be engaged with during your visit.

🧶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!

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors! Meet us in the library to enjoy a story about the origin of Holi, and then move out to the lawn for the color-throwing celebration.

Celebrate Eid & Arab American Heritage Month with your neighbors and friends! National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April.

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in creating a pressed flower lantern to celebrate the first full month of Spring or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends. 

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Celebrate the return of the Lochwood Art Exhibition as you chat with artists and enjoy time with fellow art lovers.

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit once they arrive at the Polk Wisdom Branch in-person.

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

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.

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

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

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!

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!

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Emily Henry's Happy Place. You can find a summary from Super Summary below:

Learn how to make a bee house that you can install in your yard! Bees don't just come in hives – there are also solitary bees, who play a huge role in pollination and need secure places to nest.

📔🪻Make your stories come alive! 🪻🎭

During our Bluebonnet Book Bard meetings, we will use Reader's Theatre scripts from TLA to make current Bluebonnet Books come alive. 

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Attention Seniors do you want to create painting in a unique fun way?  Join us for tea art where we use tea bags to paint on canvases.  You can create anything your imagination thinks of.

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

It's adventure time!

This paper craft opens and closes to display the rainbow over the cloud. This could make a great mindfulness activity, as you open the rainbow think positive thoughts, even say them out loud.

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

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!

Engage in the joys of reading together to foster a love for reading and learning in children of all ages.

Come for a fun afterschool craft activity as we make bouncing spring bunnies!

¡Ven a disfrutar de una divertida actividad artesanal después de la escuela. Haremos conejitos primaverales que saltan!

Attendees will be given a fun fact pamphlet every session that ties into the theme of that day’s activity. Regular activities will include manga drawing tutorials, origami crafts, and translation crosswords.

Step into a world of science fiction, artificial intelligence and Murderbot with award-winning author and Texas native Martha Wells.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short, has been used in many works of fiction and is now present in everyday life, from your AI assistant in your pocket to customer service interfaces, navigation, and autocorrect. 

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.

This month's theme: Easter Egg Card

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

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.

This evening of STEAM will include a special visit from the Girl Scouts of North Texas!

This event is open to the whole family!

Have fun and learn while participating in some unique STEAM activities!

🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉

Once a moon in Preston Hollows where knowledge is kept brave adventures will embark on a quest filled with peril, treasure, and villains. 

In this mini-workshop series with our community partner Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation, we will provide support to patrons by connecting them with resources that teach them life skills like financial literacy, how to apply to college, interview s

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

Now Playing: Clueless (1995)

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

In celebration of our favorite bunny and specialty decorated eggs we will focus on bunnies and eggs in art. There will also be an activity for the children to complete. 

Design & Paint Your Own Teacup!

Get creative and bring your dream teacup to life! Pick your colors, create your design, and paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.

Sculptor's Studio for the month of April will be working off the Pinch Pot technique we learned last month. This time we're taking it a step further by making mini vases! Elevate your skills and creativity by mastering the pinch pot method.

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 own project to Crochet & Create where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, share ideas, and create something beautiful.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Step into the extraordinary worlds of Texas native- Martha Wells!

Teens are welcome to join us for an exciting video game competition. With choices like Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros, let the fun times roll! Do you have what it takes to beat White Rock Hills' reigning champion?

FREE Spring Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

Get ready for a cuteness overload! During this creative painting program, school-aged artists will discover the magical world of Kawaii—the Japanese art of making everything ridiculously adorable.

Are you ready for the Minecraft Movie Release?

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 "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.

Have you always wanted a tattoo but didn't know what to get? You don't have to worry about that now with this temporary tattoo-making program. Get creative and design your very own tattoo.

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

When thinking about the environment and all the big things needed to help, it can sometimes seem a little daunting.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

This program will inform and discuss different forms of poetry and its unique qualities. Patrons will receive a randomized prompt and practice in the particular form for that session.

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, discover timeless stories, and engage in lively discussions.

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

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.