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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Manga Book Club: Komi Can't Communicate

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Teen Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Teen Area
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Basics Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: newborn-2 years

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: newborn-2 years

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

Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Afterschool Craft: DIY Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come and make a personalized bookmark with this fun craft!

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

Come and make a personalized bookmark with this fun craft!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

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

Computer Basics: Microsoft Office

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz! 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Dallasite Yogis

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Afterschool STEM: Color Spinners

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Kids will explore color and light theory by creating a spinning color wheel!

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

Kids will explore color and light theory by creating a spinning color wheel!

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

Jobseeker Peer Support Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Network, hangout, and support other jobseekers. Get guidance from library staff! 

Come prepared to swap résumés and cover letters, practice common interview questions, and learn from your peers. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Network, hangout, and support other jobseekers. Get guidance from library staff! 

Come prepared to swap résumés and cover letters, practice common interview questions, and learn from your peers. 

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

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

Open Lab Hours

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Introducing our new multimedia and 3-D Printing lab! Come and work on projects, take advantage of one of our study rooms, or indulge in an open space to trade ideas!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Introducing our new multimedia and 3-D Printing lab! Come and work on projects, take advantage of one of our study rooms, or indulge in an open space to trade ideas!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Creative Writing Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

This event is in the "Family" group

Villanueva's Visual Arts Workshop

Saturday, May 16, 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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Pokémon Club!

Saturday, May 16, 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 May 16th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the very first 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 May 16th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the very first the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

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

Saturday Movies

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Cancelled
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (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.