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04/27/2026 @ 9:00am–05/02/2026 @ 5:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Apr-May
2026
Pot a Plant
04/27/2026 @ 9:00am–05/02/2026 @ 5:00pm
Dallas West - In Library
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - In Library
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Free seeds, fresh starts 🌱 Swing by our seed library for herbs, flowers, and a pot with a seed to kick off your garden—no cost, just grow. 🌼🪴
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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:
“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”― Margaret Cho
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Big Heart Theater Presents: Bird of a Feather
9:00am–4:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Ever wonder what the birds of Bachman Lake are thinking? Big Heart Theatre wondered the same thing!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Keyboard Class
10:00am–10:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Creative Writing Club
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons
10:00am–12:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
NASA SUITS Space Adventure
10:00am–12:00pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Grab your astronaut helmets and get ready for a spectacular space adventure courtesy of Team Selene and the NASA SUITS of Midwestern University!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Succulent Swap
10:30am–12:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Dar Es Salaam (G) (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom Dar Es Salaam (G) (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join Central's second Succulent Swap! Now with 40% more vines!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring
10:30am–12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Voice Class
11:00am–11:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Getting Started with DNA Painter - Dallas Genealogical Society
11:00am–12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Curious about how DNA Painter can help you make sense of your DNA matches?
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
The Three Little Pigs Opera!
11:00am–12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Outdoor Grassy Area
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Crochet Class
11:00am–1:00pm
Prairie Creek - In Library
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Crochet Class will be a new monthly series! Learn the basics with @Astra.crochet. We'll provide crochet needles & yarn. You are welcome to bring your own.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Cancelled
Saturday Movies
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library! Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Central Chess Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Guitar Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Grauwyler Park Branch
Room:
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Seniors
Event Details:
¡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.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Family Crafternoon: Zines
1:00pm–2:30pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Grauwyler Park Branch
Room:
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Create memories as we craft one-sheet miniature zines. Learn about the history of zines (pronounced ZEENS) and the culture surrounding them, including notable zinesters and their influential works.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Star Wars Movie and Craft
1:00pm–3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day by watching Star Wars The Phantom Menace! Attendants will also be given the option to create their own Darth Vader Puppet!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
1:00pm–3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to build, decorate, and celebrate! Kids will create their own mini piñatas using colorful paper, fun textures, and hands-on materials.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Painting with the Library
1:00pm–3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
You are invited to an exciting experience! Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time! Registrants will receive a painting kit once they arrive for the program.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
The Library Awakens: Star Wars Day Party
1:00pm–3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join the Rebellion! All galactic citizens are invited to come dressed in their best galactic style and enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and a galaxy of interactive adventures.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Community Trading Card Game Club
1:00pm–3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Do you have Pokemon cards? What about Magic the Gathering cards? This space is for you! We can help you build a deck, pair you up to battle against new foes, and we can even teach you the basics of how to play. Bring a friend, bring two!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Movie Matinee: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
1:00pm–3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids! January 3: The Smurfs (2025) February 7: Elio March 7: Zootopia 2 April 4: The Lorax May 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings
1:00pm–2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Movement Saturday!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Keyboard Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Books & Brews
2:00pm–3:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
May
2
2026
Sat
Violin Class
3:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!
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