The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

On the second Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

Build an artificial terrarium in this adult program. Perfect for those without a green thumb!

All materials are provided but limited, so please register!

Learn about the flowers, fruit, leaves, and roots that can be grown and eaten in the Dallas area from the Dallas Master Gardeners!

Dr. Rachel Gunter, History professor from Collin College, will present a lecture on the history of women during the American Revolution. 

Bring the family and come learn more about the nature in your city and your own backyard on Saturday, July 6th from 11am to 2pm on the 5th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. 

To kick off this year's Community Nature EXPO, come join All About Animals as they give a fun insight to "Animal Habitats and Adaptations".

Jennifer's workshop is designed to enhance understanding and skills in the elements of Bachata.

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

Family Crafternoon is a time for you and your loved ones to gather to laugh and create fun art together. This month, explore the world of geometric art!

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.

To close out this years Community Nature EXPO, hear Amy Martin and her presentation "Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again".

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!

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity and diversity this July as we shine a spotlight on the revolutionary artist Kara Walker for Independence Day.

Enjoy a summer movie matinee!

Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

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

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

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

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?

Fall down the rabbit hole and step into a world of whimsy and wonder at our Alice in Wonderland event.

It's adventure time!

Patrons ages 18+ will be able to design and create their own print through carving and block printing using oil-based inks.

Celebrate summer reading with athlete, author, sports analyst and neighborhood dad, Sam Acho! Sam will read stories and discuss his early football career and his journey to becoming an author and sports analyst.

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Here is a Super Summary summary: 

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

Make a Olympic theme craft to celebrate the spirit and competition of the Games

This workshop provides participants with an opportunity to explore emotions and express them visually through color and sound.

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the movie in question! Isn't that neat?

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.

Abigail Adams asked her husband John Adams, who would later become the 2nd president of the United States to, "remember the ladies" when fighting for America's Independence.

Shelf-Care is a book club for people who want to read about building good habits, overcoming obstacles, and reaching self-actualization. Fiction and non-fiction books will be chosen monthly.