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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Audelia Road Branch

Bachman Lake Branch

Dallas West Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

Oak Lawn Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Preston Royal Branch

Skillman Southwestern Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Audelia Road - Outdoor Area

Audelia Road - Reading Lounge

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Dallas West - In Library

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Grauwyler Park - In Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Exhibit Space

Mountain Creek - Study Room

Oak Lawn - In Library

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Preston Royal - Children's Area

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Timberglen - Auditorium

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Vickery Park - Auditorium

No room assigned

All Day

Broken Nostalgia By Speaker Jill

All Day 4/21–4/25

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The idea behind Speaker Jill’s “Broken Series” paintings originated from a desire to test the strength of a popular logo or icon’s marketing. Would it still be recognizable if broken apart and transformed into art?

Scavenger Hunt Week 2: Happy Spring!

All Day 4/21–4/26

Family

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Celebrate Springtime at the Library!

All Day 4/1–4/29

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate the things that come with the return of spring: flowers, bunnies and, of course, egg hunts! We have programs for all ages throughout April that will make winter a distant memory.

10:30am

Bluegrass Open Jam

10:30am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

10:45am

11:00am

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Watercolor Painting Class

12:00pm–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

Dallasite Yogis

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Keyboard Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

Sci-Fi Book Club

4:00pm–6:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

A Book Club focused on fantastical books of possible futures. See the stars and slip past the camera's as we explore worlds right around the corner. So pick up this month's book, and join our discussion.

Kid's Movie of the Week

4:00pm–5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Selena Day Celebration

4:00pm–7:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get into the Tejano groove with our Celebration of Selena Quintanilla! Watch Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez, and craft some tissue paper roses!

Keyboard Class

4:00pm–4:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

4:15pm

4:30pm

Afterschool STEAM - Earth Day Windsocks!

4:30pm–5:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

4:45pm

5:00pm

Canvas y Cultura: Lizeth Prieto

5:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

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

Knitting Group

5:00pm–6:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Participants can bring own projects or use supplies library has to create something.

Violin Class

5:00pm–5:15pm

Family

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

5:15pm

5:30pm

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

5:45pm

6:00pm

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Teen Poetry Hour

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

A space to share your poetry and support poets and writers in the community!

Adult Painting Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Brush up your creativity and dive into a colorful journey of self-expression! This painting club offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning artwork while exploring new techniques.

Spring Wreath Making Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get crafty and eco-friendly this April by upcycling old library books into fabulous spring wreaths!

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

6:15pm

6:30pm

Fretz Park Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

Adult Book Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

📕Learn how to DIY Sprayed Edges📕

In this creative bookish workshop, we will be DIY-ing painting book edges! Bring your own book to spruce up or use one of our donated books. All supplies will be provided.

White Rock Hills Book Club - The Great Alone

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Great Alone by Hannah Kristin

Alaska, 1974.
Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed.
For a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival.

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

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The Great Alone by Hannah Kristin