Week Calendar

 Choo Choo the magical train conductor who loves trains and books will take the audience on a "magical journey." He will bring "magical" toys that we will play with.  This will bring lots of fun, laughter, audience partici

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder as we invite you learn about the works of the legendary playwriter, William Shakespeare.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

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.

Move, dance and sing with us to help develop your kiddo's motor movement skills, brain development, and love of music! Music and movement activities are essential building block for a child’s developing brain.

Playtime at Union has relocated just down the road to Playtime at Oak Lawn! Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and other activities in our new and improved play-learning space!

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Friday in June from 10:30am - 11:30am for an empowering and scientific class for boys and girls presented by the Girl Scouts!

Free, open to the public, registration required at the door.

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Join Talewsie for science and storytelling for the whole family!

In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind!

The Central Library is hosting a new writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

RAYO Planning, an urban planning nonprofit will be present to facilitate a fun and interactive exercise that centers memories and values by using doodads and knick knacks to build your ideal neighborhood

Celebrate Pride Month with us at our Community Closet & Rainbow Market! We will have locally donated gender affirming clothing and accessories for members of the community to try on and take home.

Join us in celebration of Pride Month and participate in a Pride themed book swap! Bring a book to swap and take a new read home. Some titles available will be Adult and YA fiction and nonfiction.

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

Happy Pride!

Celebrate love, differences, community, and tolerance for a Rainbow Reading Story Hour this June! 

Spread the love and come by!

Craft. Chat. Share.

Every 2nd Monday at 11:30 a.m., bring any craft or project you're working on and let's craft together!

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.

The first Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will hold office hours for aspiring poets in the city of Dallas! These sessions are designed to help Dallas poets work on individual poems and to eventually create a poetry manuscript.

Magical fun with Doc Grimes and his friend David Michael Smith.

Crazy entertainment for all ages! Learn some new tricks to try out with your friends.

DIY: Make your own marbled mug using a water dip method!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 attendees.

Celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, by making a confetti popper! Juneteenth is an annual American holiday on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas. 

The Dallas History & Archives Division, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents' Association, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood:

Swords, sorcery, and shenanigans: we're playing D&D at the library!

This 5th edition one-session adventure is perfect for beginners looking to get comfortable with the rules as well as returning players seeking an open table.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?

Father's Day is June 18th!

Join us in making these cool trophy cards, and show that special "Dad" in your life that he's number one!

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

Slow down your Sunday with deep breaths and mindful movement. Yogi Bhuvana Venkatraman of Tejas Dance DFW will lead you through gentle movement suitable for adults of all ages. This is a holistic approach to exercise.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join in the fun this Summer with creative arts and craft making that you can take home.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

Drumba is a fun, unique group fitness workout utilizing weighted drumsticks, dance moves, and high energy music. 

Celebrate Juneteenth and the history of Dallas' Tenth Street neighborhood with a live performance of "A Free Man Cries for the Future," an original play written by Iv Amenti that describes the joys and struggles of a family fro

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

We have partnered with a local ukulelist to perform a modern tribute concert of TOP 40 pop music including works by Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars and The Interrupters to name a few. It will be an eclectic afternoon of musical fun!

Come create a patriotic rag wreath to display just in time for July 4th! In this craft, you will knot together pieces of felt to make a custom piece of decor.

Limited to 12 adults. Registration is required.

Build and paint a birdhouse with your family at this Saturday craft! All materials available while supplies last. 

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends.

Join us for a painting class with local artist VET! VET has an extensive history of leading art classes of all kinds, from painting to jewelry making. Sign up to join us for this "Tropical" themed painting class. 

Greetings and salutations, patrons of the arts.

The Dallas Public Library is proud to announce a Dungeons and Dragons actual play show inspired by the works of William Shakespeare!

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame

We are hosting family activities that have been picked out by the teens of the White Rock Hills Community! 

Human rights activist and author Ernest McMillan to present and discuss his new book, Standing: One Man’s Journey Through the Turbulent ‘60s

Book synopsis

Join the Nasher Sculpture Center as we decorate stones in remembrance of community members who shaped the history of the Tenth Street Historic District Freedman's Town neighborhood.

Skip the Sunday Scaries and brighten your day with some paper puzzles and games (think sudoku and crosswords, "exquisite corpse" and MadLibs).

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

June is Immigrant Heritage Month - an annual celebration recognizing immigrants’ experience, contributions and achievements throughout our country’s history. Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will take you step-by-step how she

Come and hang with some cool ladies and knit your own projects or work on a group project.

Create Summer-themed Keychains to bring in the summer months! Participants can pick from a selection of templates or draw their own!

Movie Wednesday! Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, we will have a movie screening for all teens, tweens, and school-age kids starting at 3 p.m. The movie changes every month!
All films will be rated G or PG. 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for free video games and snacks from Open World Gaming! We'll be playing classics from Mario Kart to Minecraft and more!

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Effortlessly tousled hair? Yes, please! Turns out, the secret ingredient (known to beach lovers everywhere) has always been sea salt. You can get that just-been-to-the-beach look anywhere, anytime with this homemade, DIY sea salt spray.

Celebrate Freedom Day by making a personalized button. Choose from graphics, motivational messages, or create your own design, while supplies last. 

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

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Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Adults and Seniors, visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, June 17th from 2:00-3:00pm for a free craft making circus cookie pillow!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Cool off with us this summer by painting a seascape with us!
Local artist Alex Cely will lead you step by step through this painting. 

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Amine fans, the Audelia Road Branch, and Dallas Anime Meetup have partnered to provide a book-club style meeting where attendees discuss an anime series with questions and trivia. Each month will feature a new topic or Anime.

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

Take an afternoon break and enjoy learning how to build simple crafts. This month's craft: a colorful bookmark made of cardstock and other common items. All materials will be provided. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination!

In celebration of Juneteenth we're practicing a traditional dye technique called adire which finds its origins in Nigeria. All supplies will be provided.

Create your own trinket box that looks like a real cake with a special pride theme. For teens ages 12 and up.

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

It's adventure time!

Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class!

Classes run from the weeks of April 1- June 30, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

The Colors of Kindness Bubble show teaches tolerance, encourages kids not to be bullies, and the science of bubbles. This show has brand-new bubble effects, so if you've seen bubble shows before, get ready for something new.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

"Critters On Canvas" is the perfect program for the artist who loves to draw. You will meet two exciting animals that love to model.

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar or Keyboard

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the piano class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from the weeks of April 5 -  June 30, 2023.

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

The Cliburn is an internationally recognized piano competition. Their mission is to advance classical piano music throughout the world.

Science and STEM related workshop with hands-on activities. All supplies provided by Mad Science

There is a limit of 25 kids. Please register

Get out of the heat and hang out with fellow Mah Jongg players to learn the fun and mentally stimulating game of Mah Jongg!

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Keyboards

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Survival in the wild is tough and danger lurks at every turn. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone always had your back and was looking out for you?

Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club!

Bring your family and friends for a free concert by 2023 Cliburn Junior artists at Dallas Public Library Vickery Park Branch.

Show your creativity, and celebrate Pride with us by painting your own rock! All supplies will be provided for, but you are also welcome to bring your own rock to decorate and make beautiful. 

Calling all gamers!

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of April 1- June 30, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

Visit the Skyline branch every Tuesday this summer from 5:30-7:30pm for a free family friendly movie! Popcorn available while supplies last.

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of April 1 - June 30, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Explore the stars in a jar!
Poke out accurate constellations or design your own cosmos to light your way in the dark. 

Students will expand acting and life skills such as ensemble building, self-confidence, and problem solving while developing their talents in an atmosphere that encourages fun, commitment, and taking creative risks in a safe environment.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

If you ever wanted to paint a tabletop RPG mini, this is the place for you!  Join us as our artist in residence helps you craft the perfect mini.

Join us for an evening of crafting for Seniors and craft a unique creation made of wine corks!

Presented by Care N Care. 

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Join us as we make fizzy, colorful bath bombs!

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

We create art using the circles made when hole-punching paper, we will have a variety of colors to use and various Pride Themed templates for you to create pointillism art.  This project is great for those who are "crafting challenged", this

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

Come join us for a Spanish Class for beginners.  We will learn grammar and vocabulary and will also learn about music, art, culture and current events in the Spanish speaking world.  

This month's selection: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

Join us for an interactive workshop on the basics of the bullet journal method. We'll break down how to start a bullet journal, share tips on how to make your spreads work for you, and get inspired through examples, free print outs, and more!

Using permanent adhesive vinyl, decorate a fun festive cocktail glass to keep!

All materials provided while supplies last so please register to attend.  

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

Join us for an enjoyable and informative exhibition and learn about the benefits of Meditation and Yoga, as we celebrate International Yoga week!