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Fiber Arts Collective

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Knitting, Crocheting, Textiles - oh my! Hosted once a month, the Fiber Arts Collective is a space to gather, create, discuss and learn all forms of textile/fiber arts. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Knitting, Crocheting, Textiles - oh my! Hosted once a month, the Fiber Arts Collective is a space to gather, create, discuss and learn all forms of textile/fiber arts. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Voice Class

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
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!

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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!

This event is in the "Family" group

Community Plant Swap

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Grow connections and leaf with something new! The community plant swap brings together gardeners and plant lovers to exchange cuttings, seedlings, and houseplants in a fun, friendly setting.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Grow connections and leaf with something new! The community plant swap brings together gardeners and plant lovers to exchange cuttings, seedlings, and houseplants in a fun, friendly setting.

This event is in the "Family" group

Touch-A-Truck Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Do you know what you wanna be when you grow up? Come learn about jobs from around the city and the vehicles they use! 

More info to come.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you know what you wanna be when you grow up? Come learn about jobs from around the city and the vehicles they use! 

More info to come.

This event is in the "Family" group

Paws & Pals Spring Market at Union!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Get ready to celebrate spring in style at the Paws & Pals Spring Parade at Union! Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging afternoon of fun, fresh air, and community cheer.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate spring in style at the Paws & Pals Spring Parade at Union! Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging afternoon of fun, fresh air, and community cheer.

This event is in the "Family" group

Gift-Away Saturday!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Explore a variety of items generously donated by local gifting groups. Feel free to take what you need at no cost. 

Items include:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a variety of items generously donated by local gifting groups. Feel free to take what you need at no cost. 

Items include:

This event is in the "Family" group

"Dreamscapes and Portals Art as Visionary Practice" presented by Erica Con

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Participants create surreal landscapes inspired by visionary possibility, drawing from Indigenous cosmologies and indigenous futurism, particularly the Mayan worldview of the upper world (spirit and vision), middle world (Earth and relationships),

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants create surreal landscapes inspired by visionary possibility, drawing from Indigenous cosmologies and indigenous futurism, particularly the Mayan worldview of the upper world (spirit and vision), middle world (Earth and relationships),

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Painting Experience

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring the whole crew for a colorful afternoon of creativity! Our Family Painting Experience is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and let your imaginations run wild. No experience needed just bring your love for fun and we'll supply the rest!

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring the whole crew for a colorful afternoon of creativity! Our Family Painting Experience is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and let your imaginations run wild. No experience needed just bring your love for fun and we'll supply the rest!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

This event is in the "Family" group

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert: Eldred Marshall, Piano

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Program details forthcoming

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Program details forthcoming

This event is in the "Family" group

Centro para la Salud Cerebral - El cerebro de las mujeres

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family

Celebre y comprenda el poder del cerebro femenino.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

Celebre y comprenda el poder del cerebro femenino.

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Sculptor Studio

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Avance North Dallas -- Toy Contest Drop Off

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

The AVANCE-North Texas Toy Contest is an annual April event showcasing educational, handcrafted toys created by parents in the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP).

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

The AVANCE-North Texas Toy Contest is an annual April event showcasing educational, handcrafted toys created by parents in the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP).

This event is in the "Family" group

Avance North Texas Toy Contest

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

The Avance North Texas Toy Contest is held annually in April after PCEP participants have learned about the importance of play in their children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Avance North Texas Toy Contest is held annually in April after PCEP participants have learned about the importance of play in their children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.

This event is in the "Family" group

Falconry Demonstration

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Rousing those who have ever wondered about falconry!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Rousing those who have ever wondered about falconry!

This event is in the "Family" group

Spring Festival!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

🌸 Step into the magic of spring at Arcadia Park Branch Library! 🌸

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

🌸 Step into the magic of spring at Arcadia Park Branch Library! 🌸

This event is in the "Family" group

No-Sew Reusable Bags

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Upcycle your old t-shirts into reusable cloth bags! Celebrate Earth Day with this kid-friendly, no-sew project that will give new life to your old, unwanted clothes.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Upcycle your old t-shirts into reusable cloth bags! Celebrate Earth Day with this kid-friendly, no-sew project that will give new life to your old, unwanted clothes.

This event is in the "Family" group

Saturdays at the Movies

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This month's movie is Bad Guys 2.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This month's movie is Bad Guys 2.

This event is in the "Family" group

Spring Fest

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline - Outdoor Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Harness your egg-hunting skills and ring in the spring season at our Spring Community Festival! Highlighting various local organizations, vendors, and resources, this fest is open to the public and will feature fun for the whole family!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Harness your egg-hunting skills and ring in the spring season at our Spring Community Festival! Highlighting various local organizations, vendors, and resources, this fest is open to the public and will feature fun for the whole family!

This event is in the "Family" group

Ballet Story Hour: Cinderella

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Experience the story of Cinderella live on stage with Ballet North Texas! In this special ballet story hour, dancers from Ballet North Texas will read a story and dance scenes from the well known ballet Cinderella by Sergei Prokofiev.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the story of Cinderella live on stage with Ballet North Texas! In this special ballet story hour, dancers from Ballet North Texas will read a story and dance scenes from the well known ballet Cinderella by Sergei Prokofiev.

This event is in the "Family" group

Villanueva's Visual Arts Workshop

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family

This is a four-session visual arts workshop by renowned artist Fred Villanueva. We will be learning basic drawing, sketching, color techniques, and more! This series will be bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a four-session visual arts workshop by renowned artist Fred Villanueva. We will be learning basic drawing, sketching, color techniques, and more! This series will be bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Poetry Lab

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

A bilingual, family-friendly creative gathering using poetry, stories, and art to celebrate language, culture, and lived experience.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A bilingual, family-friendly creative gathering using poetry, stories, and art to celebrate language, culture, and lived experience.