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.

English Language Learning

9:30am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning 

English Language Learning

9:30am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning 

Citizenship Class

9:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am
Family
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!

Career LaunchPad

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

Songs and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the songs you know and love to new, fun tunes, this music and movement class will be sure to delight your little one as they practice both their fine and gross motor skills.

Recommended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Hora de Cuentos

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

Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles

10:30am–11:30am
Family
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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.

Voice Class

11:00am–11:45am
Family
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!

Introduction to Drones

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

This interactive 2 - hour workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of drone aviation, FAA regulations, and real-world career opportunities in the growing UAS industry.

Mad Science - Detective Science!

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, and ink samples. They even
examine the DNA fingerprints of plants! Then, they create a composite from memory.

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Crochet Class

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required

The Great Community Quilting Bee

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a community quilt in celebration of America's 250th birthday! Learn the history of the quilting bee, as well how to design and sew your own quilt block.

Touch-A-Truck & Community Fair

11:00am–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Courtyard
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Climb in, explore, and get hands-on with awesome trucks at this fun-filled family event! Meet real community helpers and discover how these big vehicles work.

English Conversation Class

11:30am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

GED en español

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
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!

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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!

English Language Learning

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Friendship Bracelets at the Youth Discovery Center!

1:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create, connect, and craft! Make a bracelet for yourself or to share with someone special. This relaxed, hands-on program is perfect for kids, teens, and their families. No experience needed - just bring your creativity. 

Movie Matinee: Ice Age

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's cool down with the funny ancient animals from Ice Age (2002). 

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (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.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family
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!

Bernie the Bug Lady

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

Spiders and beetles and centipedes, OH MY! Come join Bernie the Bug Lady as she shows her collection of insects and teaches all about the world of bugs.

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.

Sticker Art Masterpiece

2:30pm–3:30pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
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!

English Conversation Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

Lakewood Library Friends 61st Annual Community Art Show - Members/Participants Opening Reception

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

All members of the Lakewood Library Friends and arts show participants are invited!  Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and maybe even take home a piece of art for your own collection.