Week Calendar

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

Artstillery offers a fun, interactive experience for those who are interested in sharing space and moving their bodies to invoke joy, healing and shared experiences. Join us to loosen your mind, spirit and body.

Basic introduction to Shakespeare and his work. This program will be divided into 4 series:

June 13th: Intro and Insults

June 27th: Comedies

July 11th: Tragedies and Roman Plays

July 25th: Problem Plays.

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.

Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and other activities in our play-learning space!

After which, you and your child can enjoy the toys, puzzles, and soft play zone in our children's area! 

For ages 0-4.

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

Mix custom bath salts in a charming glass jar with a cork top. Scented salts, dried botanicals, and gift tags will be provided. Perfect for a gift or to display.

No registration necessary!

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Saturday, July 15th from 10:00am to Noon for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

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.

Want to learn to use a sewing machine? 

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.

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

There is a limit of 25 kids. Please register

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. 

All supplies will be provided.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

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.

In celebration of International Rock Day on July 13, we put together a whole week of movies featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 

In celebration of International Rock Day on July 13, we put together a whole week of movies featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 

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

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

In celebration of International Rock Day on July 13, we put together a whole week of movies featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 

Join the Flying Acorns, an all-squirrel home delivery service specializing in nuts. Lately, there have been several complaints that the packages are not being delivered correctly.

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

In celebration of International Rock Day on July 13, we put together a whole week of movies featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch, Wednesday, July 12th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

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

 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

Hula dancers from the Grace Hula Dance Company will come and give a traditional Hula dance with audience participation. Enjoy Hawaiian and Island themes, and Hawaiian craft activities, including a DIY lei station, while supplies last. 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch, Thursday, July 13th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

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.

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

This performance highlights the achievements of the string students at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. We look forward to your presence and thank you for your support.

Create beautiful marble painting art with your family at this Saturday craft! All materials available while supplies last. 

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

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 "Fun in the Sun" themed painting class. 

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!

Movie Mania presents: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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.

Decorate a Sun Catcher!
 

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

Discover the lost stories of the Free People of Color who made Texas their home prior to the Civil War.

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

Adults, visit the Pleasant Grove branch Tuesday, July 11th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm for an artist and technique meet & greet lead by local artist Jesus Alba!

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?

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

Join us for a fun and educational equestrian experience! Meet miniature horses and learn about them while interacting!

Get creative with us this summer and create your very own faux stained glass window ornament. 
Use it to brighten up your kitchen or give it as a gift.

We'll see you there!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 people.

Have you ever wanted to start researching your family, but not known where to start? Learn about FamilySearch.org, a FREE online resource provided by the largest genealogy library in the world!

A paint your own planter! Participants will be given a 4" terracotta planter to decorate themselves. Once the planters are decorated and dried (if necessary) staff would assist in distributing potting soil and planting a seed of choice.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Will by Will Smith

Description:

Mix custom bath salts in a charming glass jar with a cork top. Scented salts, dried botanicals, and gift tags will be provided. Perfect for a gift or to display.

No registration necessary!

Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library for a summer twist to our crafts! 

While supplies last. 

Adults and Seniors, visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, July 15th from 2:00-3:00pm for a clay workshop by community artist Jessica Bell!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

Go Green with Fretz Park!

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

Take an afternoon break and enjoy learning how to build simple crafts. This month's craft: a beaded lizard

Teens, visit the Prairie Creek branch Wednesday, July 12th from 3-4:00pm to compete with your friends with the Nintendo switch on the big screen!

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

Classes run from the weeks of July 7 - September 29, 2023.

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

Get out of the heat and enjoy the air-conditioned library for an afternoon matinee, Winnie the Pooh.

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

An immersive experience of Meditation, Indian Classical Music, Stories and Songs to awaken your inner being.

Join us for a fun Movie Matinee this summer! We will be showing exciting kids movies, and feature a few activities for kids and families to do. 
 

Today's Movie: Encanto

Library Sponsored

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

Classes run from the weeks of July 5- September 27.

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!

Are you new to Mah Jongg? Sign up for this six-week lesson series for beginners. It's easiest to learn if you can make every session! Registration is required & space is limited! Please sign up below.

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Wednesday, July 12th from 4:00pm to 6:30pm for kids music classes by Swan Strings!

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

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

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

Bring the whole family out to the library for some creative fun. Use your imagination to create a fun summer-themed sand art project. Work together or each create something individually.

Calling all gamers!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm July 13th for a free Comic Book Building Class!

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of July 7 - September 29, 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.

Come on down to Hobby Hangout, brought to you by Tuesday Night Tabletop at Fretz Park Library. 

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of July 5 - September 27, 2023.

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

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

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

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.

Join us as we make fizzy, colorful bath bombs!

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

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!

Join us each month for a new puzzle challenge!
Can we work together to finish the puzzle in one hour?

We will also have coloring activities and children's puzzles for kids to enjoy!

Come express your artistic side! Join us for senior painting and you'll have your own canvas to paint and take home! You will have the opportunity to visit with your friends and create beautiful works of art!

Do you love all things Japanese and know every subtype of manga and Anime? Are you on the other side questioning the difference between Manga and Anime?

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.  

Bring your friends to the library for a night of fun adult party games! Games include What Do You Meme, The Blockbuster Game, Tell Me Without Telling Me, 5 Second Rule and Urban Trivia.

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