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Lunar New Year Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Ring in the Lunar New Year with NorthPark and Bookmarks. There will be a morning of activities including a storytime, lion dancers, mini horses, crafts, and more. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ring in the Lunar New Year with NorthPark and Bookmarks. There will be a morning of activities including a storytime, lion dancers, mini horses, crafts, and more. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Lunar New Year Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with this family-friendly cultural festival!

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with this family-friendly cultural festival!

This event is in the "Family" group

The Writing Doula - Culture Presentations

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

The Writing Doula, Linda Jones takes us on a cultural experience.

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

The Writing Doula, Linda Jones takes us on a cultural experience.

This event is in the "Family" group

Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring inspiring stories, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

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

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring inspiring stories, creating fun crafts, and participating in hands-on activities that highlight achievements, culture, and creativity.

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

Chess Club

Sunday, February 22, 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

Crafternoon

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

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, February 25, 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, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
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

Celebrating Heritage Black History Month

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrating Black History Month at the Polk-Wisdom Library!

 Bring your entire family and your favorite recipe for a recipe swap, crafts, and more while learning about Black History.

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

Celebrating Black History Month at the Polk-Wisdom Library!

 Bring your entire family and your favorite recipe for a recipe swap, crafts, and more while learning about Black History.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Fun Saturday: Rock Painting

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, March 1, 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

Stargazing

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family

Do you ever look up at the sky and wonder what is going on up there? Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library is happy to tell you. Bring your own telescope or use one of ours to see celestial bodies in the night sky.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you ever look up at the sky and wonder what is going on up there? Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library is happy to tell you. Bring your own telescope or use one of ours to see celestial bodies in the night sky.

This event is in the "Family" group

After School Cinema

Wednesday, March 4, 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. 

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

Family Fishing Day

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Reel in some family fun by the Emerald Lake located behind the Moutain Creek Library! Cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the joy of angling in this hands-on program.

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

Reel in some family fun by the Emerald Lake located behind the Moutain Creek Library! Cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the joy of angling in this hands-on program.

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

Small Business Fair/ Feria de Emprendimiento

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Lobby at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Family, Adult (18+)

Join us for a vibrant showcase of local businesses and entrepreneurship! Prairie Creek's Small Business Fair celebrates the spirit of our community’s innovators, featuring local vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant showcase of local businesses and entrepreneurship! Prairie Creek's Small Business Fair celebrates the spirit of our community’s innovators, featuring local vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Dr. Seuss Day

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Time to rhyme, play, and say “Hooray!” for a Seuss-tastic day! Families will celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with silly stories, whimsical crafts, and playful activities inspired by beloved Seuss characters and themes.

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

Time to rhyme, play, and say “Hooray!” for a Seuss-tastic day! Families will celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with silly stories, whimsical crafts, and playful activities inspired by beloved Seuss characters and themes.

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

Chess Club

Sunday, March 8, 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

After School Cinema

Wednesday, March 11, 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. 

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

Family Game Lounge

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

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

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

This event is in the "Family" group

Dallas Folk Music Society

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

We are excited to welcome the Dallas Folk Music Society for a performance!

Spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful melodies!

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

We are excited to welcome the Dallas Folk Music Society for a performance!

Spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful melodies!

This event is in the "Family" group

Truth in Verse!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Step into the rhythm and raw truth of spoken word as the incomparable Alex the Great takes the mic for a night of powerful poetry, fearless storytelling, and electric energy.

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

Step into the rhythm and raw truth of spoken word as the incomparable Alex the Great takes the mic for a night of powerful poetry, fearless storytelling, and electric energy.

This event is in the "Family" group

Gaming Truck

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Game on and level up spring break fun! The YMCA game truck will roll in packed with awesome consoles and exciting games for families to enjoy together.

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

Game on and level up spring break fun! The YMCA game truck will roll in packed with awesome consoles and exciting games for families to enjoy together.

This event is in the "Family" group

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Can you find the secret message hiding in the library? In this special Spring Break Scavenger Hunt, use the clues to find your way to all the letters that are in the secret message! 

 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Can you find the secret message hiding in the library? In this special Spring Break Scavenger Hunt, use the clues to find your way to all the letters that are in the secret message!