This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Alphabet Animals

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sit n' Knit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

 

This class is for beginners who have never knit and for people who have not knit for a while who would like a refresh on the basics. 

Learn the basics:

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Summer Kids Movie Matinee

11:30am - 1:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drawing & Sketching Class

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sow and Grow

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Cultivate your green thumb at the library with an enriching and informative program where seniors will learn valuable gardening tips and techniques from an expert presenter.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Coloring Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Rainbow Slime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dive into a world of creativity, diversity, and fun as we explore the science and art behind making rainbow slime. Mix and blend various ingredients to concoct your personalized batches of slime.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

SMART SUMMER: Save the Dino!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Save The Dino is a science based activity that will have patrons using different materials and determining what would protect the Dinosaur from the elements!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Game Day!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Group

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Participants can bring own projects or use supplies library has to create something.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Cinema

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

General Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Painting Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Continuing Piano Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you want to practice your piano skills in a judgement-free community learning space? Need to find more piano music? Practice performing for an audience? Need feedback from a piano teacher?

This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pride Month Evening Market

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at the Pride Month Evening Market! Come together to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community with a fun and vibrant showcase of local artisans, businesses and creators.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

DMA Youth Art Workshop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We have invited the Dallas Museum of Art to provide a Youth workshop for the children in our community.

All materials will be provided.

This event is limited to the first 25 participants. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Anime Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

🌟 Explore the World of Anime at Your Local Library! 🍙🥤

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.