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Earth Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
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 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 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 "Adult (18+)" group

Folklore & Freedom

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step into the world of American storytelling with an afternoon devoted to myths, legends, and folklore created across the country. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Step into the world of American storytelling with an afternoon devoted to myths, legends, and folklore created across the country. 

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

Saturday Movies

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (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 - Community Showcase (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.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

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

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

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

Nutrition: Nourish to Flourish with Baylor Scott White & Health

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

An informational session in which Baylor Scott White & Health will share information on nutrition basics, to empower the community with the knowledge to make healthier, informed food choices.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

An informational session in which Baylor Scott White & Health will share information on nutrition basics, to empower the community with the knowledge to make healthier, informed food choices.

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

Chess & Board Game Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - In Library at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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 "Adult (18+)" group

Ace the Interview

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

"Help! I've applied to a job, and they actually want to interview me!"

Does this sound familiar? 

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

"Help! I've applied to a job, and they actually want to interview me!"

Does this sound familiar? 

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

Reference Solutions: Market Research

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Starting a business? Start with market research!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Starting a business? Start with market research!

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

Kids Maker Studio

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

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

Honoring the Legacy, Leadership & Voices of Black Women in Dallas

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Remembering Black Dallas presents an inspiring afternoon celebrating the strength, leadership, and lasting impact of Black women in Dallas featuring:

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Remembering Black Dallas presents an inspiring afternoon celebrating the strength, leadership, and lasting impact of Black women in Dallas featuring:

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

Story & Craft: Nature is an Artist

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

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

Lakewood Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

SELECTIONS

Jan - Commonwealth Ann Patchett

Feb - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Mar - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Apr - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

May - Normal People by Sally Rooney

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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 "Adult (18+)" group

English Conversation Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

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

Yoga: A Meditative Practice

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

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

Joint & Special Election - Early Voting

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Crafternoon

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. Today we are making PomPom Caterpillars!

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. Today we are making PomPom Caterpillars!

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

Joint & Special Election - Early Voting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

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

Medicare Information & Guidance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.