Week Calendar

Show your best hand jive and do the twist in this tribute to the 1950's and 1960's presented by Michael Childs.

Learn the techniques and tips to capturing the perfect photo using your phone from Artist Alex Cely!

Low-impact yoga exercise can provide pain relief naturally to people suffering from arthritis, or other ailments, by strengthening the muscles around the joints, helping to maintain bone strength and increasing flexibility.

Seniors can meet up with others their age and learn healthy movement exercises and yoga with an instructor.

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.

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Get ready for a messy, marvelous, and melt-tastic time as your kiddos create their own melted crayon masterpieces! Our Melted Crayon Art program encourages creativity and guarantees to be loads of fun for your budding artists. 

🚚👋 Get Ready to Touch a Truck: A Hands-On Adventure Series! 🚒🔌

Do you like to draw & paint? come make a mural with us! It will be hung in the kids area of the library.

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

Kent Cutkomp will present "German Pronunciation for Genealogists". Learn how to pronounce your German family names and home villages as well as common genealogy terms and words.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Senior knitting group that meets once a week.

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

The Flame Foundation presents a seniors-focused workshop on Flamenco dance, offering a lower-intensity rhythms and movements used while standing or seated. 

On the second Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

Monthly family movie night.

A new Dr. Frankenstein returns to Transylvania and takes up where his grandfather left off, getting his assistant to rustle up body parts of the recently deceased in order to create a perfect being.

This movie is rated PG.

Join us for an adult craft and learn healthy recipes to pamper yourself using items you may already have in your kitchen!

Featuring:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Learn the basics of different aquamedia and how to use/maintain our many art tools until you're ready to pursue your own ideas and art pieces. 

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Learn the basics of different aquamedia and how to use/maintain our many art tools until you're ready to pursue your own ideas and art pieces. 

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day with us! We will learn about the history of civil rights and create a collage that shows what freedom means to each of us.

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

Are you ready to embark on a unique artistic journey that combines the soothing charm of tea with the creativity of painting? Look no further than our Library's enchanting Tea Party!

Are you ready to embark on a unique artistic journey that combines the soothing charm of tea with the creativity of painting? Look no further than our Library's enchanting Tea Party!

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.

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.

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.

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month. 

This month's adventure will be Wreath Painting

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day by learning about the man himself through this wonderfully written and directed docudrama film depicting the actions of Dr.

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.

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

In partnership with Vivid-Pix Education, Genealogy & History staff presents Printed Photo Organization Made Easy with Cathi Nelson, author and founder of The Photo Managers. In this abbreviated course, learn step-by-step how

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Do you love a book genre but find picking a specific book to discuss a daunting task? Then have we got the Book Club for you!

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

Tired of beating the same people at Scrabble all the time? Join us in-library to play Scrabble against new opponents, and maybe finally meet your match!

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

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Paint a cabin in the middle of the snow while you learn about sfumato, perspective and brush techniques.

Painting with Alex Cely is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Celebrate your favorite bear and all of his friends! Enjoy a Winnie the Pooh stortytime and create your own Terra Cotta Hunny Pot! While supplies last. 

Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along the way. 

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

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.

Crafternoons every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library!    

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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

Classes run from January 5 through March 22. 

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

It's Crafternoon at Audelia Road Branch Library! Step into a cozy, winter wonderland atmosphere while creating your very own Snowball Yeti, a cute and lovable winter creature. Don't miss out on the fun!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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

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!

Let's-a go! 

Play with old friends or meet new ones through play on the Nintendo Switch. We have modern classics like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Party, Mario Kart, and more!

All experience levels welcome. 

Embark on a whimsical journey of creativity as we combine the joy of painting with the aromatic world of brewed teas. Designed to stimulate young minds and engage their senses, this program promises a unique fusion of art and tea exploration.

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

Classes run from January 3 through March 20. 

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

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!

Celebrate Hobbit Day! Come learn about J.R. Tolkien and Middle Earth, and make your own ring from The Hobbit. 

Interactive Storytelling • Drums Folktales, Poems, Songs, & Spoken Word. Sharing positive energy and the 7 Principles. A hands on cultural-arts workshop.

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

Commemorate the inspirational legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this MLK Jr. Day with our White Handprint Doves program.

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

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

Visit us after school for Craftivities!

This month's Craft: Beaded Snowflakes!
 

This Program is Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

Calling all gamers!

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from January 5 to March 22.

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

Stop by for a fun and exciting time by participating in multiple makerspace building stations. Children will participate in Lego Sets, KNex, and more building sets as tools to practice engineering, creativity, and problem solving skills.

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

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the January 3 through March 20.

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

Embark on a journey of self-discovery, goal-setting, and creativity with our New Year's Vision Board Workshop.

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!

Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner's sewing class! In this introductory workshop for adults, you'll learn the basics of sewing while creating a delightful goldfish cracker-shaped throw pillow.

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Dive into the Marvel Universe during our monthly trivia hour! Unleash your inner superhero knowledge, tackle brain-teasing questions, and bask in an hour of epic competition.

Challenge the mind by completing the Rubric Cube in a timed challenge.

Twist and turn the cube to match the colors.

Winners will advance to the next level to compete

in the final round.

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam.  Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

This month's selection: The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbriath

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

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

It's time for GAME NIGHT!

We are busting out the classics: Yahtzee, Uno, Taboo, Boggle and more!

Come play with us and make new friends!