Walking Club

8:30am–9:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Family Storytime is the first Saturday of every month.

Suggested ages: 0 - 5 years old. All ages and family members are welcome. 

Saturday Stitchery

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

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Potted Planting

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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

Stitchin' Saturdays

10:30am–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Imagination Playground

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Imagination Playground

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

LEGO Club

11:00am–12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all Building Masters! Come and be inspired to build your own LEGO creation!

Organizing Your Digital Genealogy Files - Dallas Genealogical Society

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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:

Digital preservation is about more than simply backing up your files—it’s about ensuring your family’s stories and research remain accessible for generations to come.

Family Crafternoon: Vision Boards

1:00pm–2:30pm
Family
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 vision boards! So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun! 

Watercolors for Beginners Workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided. 

 

Family Movie Matinee: The Smurfs (2025)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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

February 7: Elio

March 7:

April 4:

May 2: 

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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.

Books & Brews

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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.

Crafternoon: Symphonic Shakers

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Craft a rhythmic shaker instrument that sounds as beautiful as it looks.

Kids Maker Studio

2:00pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.