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Pokémon Club!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Attention young trainers! Join us on April 18th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention young trainers! Join us on April 18th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

This event is in the "Family" group

Firetruck Visit

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Sound the alarm for family fun! Families will get the chance to meet local fire and rescue heroes, explore a real firetruck up close, and learn about fire safety in an exciting, hands-on way.

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

Sound the alarm for family fun! Families will get the chance to meet local fire and rescue heroes, explore a real firetruck up close, and learn about fire safety in an exciting, hands-on way.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Scrapbook Saturday

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family, Adult (18+)

Get creative at Scrapbook Saturday!

If you are new to scrapbooking or an experienced scrapbooker looking for a fun community to relax with, this event is for you.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative at Scrapbook Saturday!

If you are new to scrapbooking or an experienced scrapbooker looking for a fun community to relax with, this event is for you.

This event is in the "Family" group

Ultimate Library Quest!

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Details to come!

Contact Dania R. with any questions.

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

Details to come!

Contact Dania R. with any questions.

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

Chess Club

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - In Library 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 - In Library
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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Painting Plant Pots for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

In the spirit of Earth Day, we invite families to take part in an earth-loving craft. We will have materials to paint your own terracotta plant pots, kick-starting some green thumbs.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In the spirit of Earth Day, we invite families to take part in an earth-loving craft. We will have materials to paint your own terracotta plant pots, kick-starting some green thumbs.

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, April 22, 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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Paint Me Like...

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild, either way, it’ll be fun!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild, either way, it’ll be fun!

This event is in the "Family" group

Express Yourself! Poetry & Cover Art Awards Ceremony

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate a night of art and poetry at the 30th annual Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition and the 17th annual Express Yourself! Cover Art Competition Reception.

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

Celebrate a night of art and poetry at the 30th annual Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition and the 17th annual Express Yourself! Cover Art Competition Reception.

This event is in the "Family" group

The Dallas Opera: OperaTruck "Three Little Pigs"

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

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

Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

This event is in the "Family" group

T-Shirt Tie-Dye

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Dallas Public Library is partnering with Empowering Through The Arts to bring tie-dye to the Lancaster Kiest branch.  Make sure you visit the Lancaster Kiest branch to tie-dye your own t-shirt and create your own unique colorful pattern!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library is partnering with Empowering Through The Arts to bring tie-dye to the Lancaster Kiest branch.  Make sure you visit the Lancaster Kiest branch to tie-dye your own t-shirt and create your own unique colorful pattern!

This event is in the "Family" group

Celebrate Earth Day!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

If you're interested in botany, then this program is for you! Come learn about experimental plant trials performed at the Dallas Arboretum, make an environmentally friendly bird feeder, and learn how to press flowers!

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

If you're interested in botany, then this program is for you! Come learn about experimental plant trials performed at the Dallas Arboretum, make an environmentally friendly bird feeder, and learn how to press flowers!

This event is in the "Family" group

Earth Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Earth Day with fun and exciting crafts!

Partake in creating an awesome craft!

Image by Pixabay

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

Celebrate Earth Day with fun and exciting crafts!

Partake in creating an awesome craft!

Image by Pixabay

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Portrait Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month!

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

Chess Club

Sunday, April 26, 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

Paddington in Peru (2024)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Perler Bead Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Meet-up

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!

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

Día del Niño at the Youth Discovery Center!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

¡Feliz Día del niño! Ever year on April 30th, Mexico celebrates El Dia del Nino, or Children's Day, a heartfelt celebration of the youngest members of our society.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

¡Feliz Día del niño! Ever year on April 30th, Mexico celebrates El Dia del Nino, or Children's Day, a heartfelt celebration of the youngest members of our society.

This event is in the "Family" group

Urban Nature Search

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Uncover the mysteries of the great outdoors—right in the heart of the city! Families are invited to step into the role of nature detectives led by a Cedar Hill State Park Ranger.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Uncover the mysteries of the great outdoors—right in the heart of the city! Families are invited to step into the role of nature detectives led by a Cedar Hill State Park Ranger.

This event is in the "Family" group

Star Wars Movie and Craft

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

May the 4th be with you!  Celebrate Star Wars Day by watching Star Wars The Phantom Menace!  Attendants will also be given the option to create their own Darth Vader Puppet!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you!  Celebrate Star Wars Day by watching Star Wars The Phantom Menace!  Attendants will also be given the option to create their own Darth Vader Puppet!

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Movie Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun!

This event is in the "Family" group

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with vibrant folklórico performances, fun crafts, local vendors, and much more. It’s a day full of color, tradition, and community, so join the Prairie Creek Library for a fun-filled family experience.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with vibrant folklórico performances, fun crafts, local vendors, and much more. It’s a day full of color, tradition, and community, so join the Prairie Creek Library for a fun-filled family experience.