Week Calendar

Join us at the 25th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The event will be held on the 7th floor of the Dallas Public Library downtown from 9-12:30 PM.

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

Sections to be determined by number of entries and Tournament Director’s discretion.

Registration online for all sections. Onsite registration ends 10 minutes prior to the first round.

Welcome to our Intermediate Sewing Class: Drawstring Backpack Edition! During this program, participants will elevate their sewing skills as they embark on a journey of creating stylish and functional drawstring backpacks.

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.

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! 

Presented by the Dallas Police Department, learn all about calling 9-1-1 and what it means to be a police officer as we read a book!
 
Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Who says show and tell is just for kids? Bring in a special or interesting item to share with the group that holds significance and share stories about the item(s) you've brought! 

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.

Step into a clutter-free world! 🌟 Care N Care presents an enlightening one-hour presentation at the Lakewood Library, exploring various decluttering methods.

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

This month's read: I'm Glad My M

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

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:

Preschool craft time allows toddlers to develop fine motor skills, creativity and early math and literacy skills. 

Want to help us decorate the library?

We are having a visual arts project and we need hands on deck to color and contribute!

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.

Senior knitting group that meets once a week.

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!

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.

This class is for beginners who have never knit and for people who have not knit for a while who would like a refresh on the basics. 

Learn the basics:

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

Author and Master Naturalist Amy Martin shares the fun yet nerdy naturalist material from her book "Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth."

Puppets upstage celebrity stars as Kermit leaps at a chance for stardom.

This movie is rated G.

Please feel free to bring your own refreshments. 

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome!

Delve into the fascinating world of the mystical.

A free series of 4 quilting classes where participants will gain an understanding of self-determination and express this new understanding by creating original works of art.

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. 

Dive into the fascinating world of geometry and design as we learn to create stunning artwork using the magic of tessellations.

What to Expect:

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. 

Add a touch of cuteness to your accessories with our DIY mini bear keychain. Perfect for expressing creativity and making personalized works of art.

* Registration Required

* Age 13 and Up

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 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 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.

Literary Lego is a creative workshop for school-aged children. Participants can create their own stories or a story based on books in the library.

Get ready to embark on a wild and educational adventure with "Creature Teacher"! We're thrilled to welcome this fantastic organization to our library for an exciting and interactive animal presentation.

Recipes hold history—histories of our family, the lands they come from, and of survival. 

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

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

Like to paint but don't have a brush?

Welcome to painting without a brush! Use an assortment of supplies to create a fun picture.

Embark on a journey of color, light, and creativity at Radiant Reflections--a 2-hour art workshop that promises to be an illuminating exploration of artistic expression!

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

This month we're headed to the drive-in theater! Sort of...

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

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

Genealogy can be an expensive habit. Between subscription costs, DNA tests, and all of those miscellaneous costs like costs of copies and printouts and potential travel costs, it can be unsustainable for most of us at an individual level.

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

🎨📚👦👧 Dive into a world of wonder at our Preschool Playtime in the Library! 🌟 Let imaginations soar and creativity bloom as little ones explore STEAM Learning, engage in interactive games and discover the joy of learning through play.

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.

If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started!

Everyone's an Artist! 

Free Mural Painting and Creativity Workshop

Come paint!

All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary! 
Workshop will be led by artist Fred Villanueva.

Learn about symmetry, textures, shadows and reflections while creating your own still life painting.

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

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

Take some time to get creative with us!
In this painting class you'll learn a simple painting technique that allows you to experiment with shapes and colors in a way that is easy on the hands. 

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!    

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! Transform a simple paper plate into an adorable polar bear, embracing the winter spirit with creativity and imagination. Dive into the Arctic world of crafting in this engaging program.

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.

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

Think of Silent Book Club as introvert happy hour. We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms.

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. 

Calling all curious kids and thrill-seekers! Get ready for a heart-pumping challenge where you'll put your bravery to the test. "What's in the Box?" is the ultimate challenge in sensory perception and deductive reasoning.

Take time out to read with a Dallas Mavericks Player at the Forest Green Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

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

Classes run from January 3 through March 20. 

Join us afterschool for a laugh out loud round of WHAT IS ON MY HEAD?!
Participants will wear a sticky note bearing one word that they don't know- but everyone else does!

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!

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.

Calling all adventurers, young and old, to join us on the last Thursday of every month for "Dungeons & Dragons 101" – an epic journey into the realm of imagination, strategy, and storytelling!

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).

Unwind with us after a stressful day at school with some free build LEGO time.

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. 

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. 

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!

Stop by for a fun and nostalgic night that will bring out your inner child! You’ll get to play Uno, Jenga, and Connect 4 to help bring out some joy and recharge from day-to-day adulting.

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-

Enjoy a fun night with family and friends as you sing aloud to your favorite songs. Let's sing the night away!

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!!

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

¡Hola!

Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

This class will guide students in how to use their phones more effectively.

This month's selection: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid.

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

Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez