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Family Game Lounge

Thursday, April 9, 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

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 Parade 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

Family Painting Experience

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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

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. 

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

Community Trash-Off

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Spring Cleaning Season has arrived!

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

Spring Cleaning Season has arrived!

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

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

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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, April 19, 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, 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. 

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

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

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 Day with us!

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 Day with us!

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

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. 

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

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

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

We have 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 Cinco de Mayo!

We have an awesome craft!

Image by Pixabay