This event is in the "Adult" group.

Addictive Books at Union: Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn.


This month's read: Pa

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Cooking Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Paint Your Pet Portraits

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Create a personalize painting of your furbaby in this super simple Paint Your Pet Portrait workshop! Bring a printed photo of your pet and all other materials are provided!

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
Cancelled

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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

Make the perfect accent for your home or garden with bean mosaics. Enjoy some socializing and crafting with this new twist on a classic art form. 

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

No Bee Like Me is a story about growing up different and learning to accept yourself told through the eyes of a bee who's a little different - he's blue!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sew and Tell

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants will participate in hand sewing. They may either bring in their own project from home or complete one of the kits we have previously purchased which include embroidery and latch hook techniques. 

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

We have invited Checkers the Magician to demonstrate his skills in Magic!
We hope you are ready for fun, laughter, and most of all, ✨Magic✨!

Seats are limited to the first 60 patrons on a first come, first served basis. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Puzzle Rush: Adult Speed Challenge

11:30am - 1:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Can you beat the clock and conquer the challenge? Come find out and unleash your inner puzzler!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Hosted by Selestino "Sal" Barron, Papel Picado is a visual arts workshop to teach participants to use paper to create traditional Mexican Folk Art.

Learn various designs, including abstract pieces, pop-up cards, banners, and more!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?

This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Professional magician Daryl Howard will entertain audiences with a one-of-a-kind magic show.   

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Kamica King, musician and board-certified music therapist, for live musical relaxation. Learn different relaxation techniques along with the ways music can help you de-stress. 

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

This month's Selection: Less by Andrew Sean Greer

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

55+ Club: Canvas Creations

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Trivia at the Park

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What do you know? Come into the Park Forest Pub for trivia day.

Bring a team of your smartest friends or family, and pit your knowledge against rival teams.

Who will win?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Perot Tech Truck Visit

1:00pm - 3:15pm
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Prepare for an electrifying adventure with a visit from the Perot TECH Truck, powered by the ingenious minds of the Perot Museum!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pajama Movie Day

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Slip into your jammies for the ultimate cozy experience and enjoy a movie at the Library. Grab your comfiest pajamas, bring along your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and snacks to join us for an ultimate movie experience.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DFW Bookmakers: Journal Making

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This workshop encourages participants to tap into a leveled-up version of themselves.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pride Tote Bag Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Customize your tote with vibrant colors, empowering messages, and symbolic designs. Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to painting, this inclusive event celebrates diversity and acceptance.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Instructor Desi Johnson as she goes through a workshop on the basics of reading tarot cards! Leave with a new understanding of how to read Tarot Cards! 

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

MLK Book Club: Standing

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In partnership with the Juanita Craft House and South Dallas Cultural Center, the MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book. For this series, we will be reading Standing by Ernest McMillan .

This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Neon Nights: A DPL Pride Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 490
Event Details:

Get ready to groove at Neon Nights with DJ Ursa Minor!

Featuring local vendors, resource organizations, free books, and much more!