Week Calendar

Early Bird Music and Movement is more than just a typical library program; it's a lively and interactive experience tailored to seniors who are young at heart.

It’s movie time!

Enjoy a wonderful cinema with staff, family, and friends.

Feel free to bring and enjoy your packaged snacks.

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.

This month's read: Before I Let

The DMA is bringing the Van Gogh Van to do an outdoor art project with us! 

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 Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

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:

Prepare to be the ultimate pollinator host with Master Naturalist Nancy! With her expert tips, you'll learn how to choose the right plants and whip up an oasis for these essential creatures.

Enjoy a fun and musical hour followed by social playtime! 

Each week will consist of fun new music-related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4

All supplies included. 

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together to share resources, experiences, and support in the journey of home-based learning. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like.

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:

Attendees can watch a movie, interact and socialize with other Seniors in the local community 

A boy receives an unusual pet that leads to incredible trouble when he fails to take care of it properly.

This movie is rated PG.

Viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks with a lid and snack items. 

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

The Healthy Families, Healthy Communities (HFHC) is a health and financial education program for families in the Vickery Meadow area of Dallas.  The program is 11 weeks long and covers topics like improving nutrition, increasing physical acti

For February's 55 + Club meet up, create a lavender scented heart sachet, perfect to gift to a special valentine!

All materials available while supplies last. 

Come to the Lancaster Kiest branch to celebrate Black History Month, with presenter Kriste'e Gunter Washington aka BAWMIGI

We're celebrating Black History Month with a creative twist that empowers and inspires. Join us for a unique program where teens will receive their very own tote bags and learn how to screen print powerful quotes from famous Black individuals.

Want to upcycle music CDs? Breathe new life into an old CD by repurposing it into beautiful pieces of art. If you like rock painting, you’ll enjoy this program! 

Choo Choo the magical train conductor who loves trains 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 participation, imaginat

Sunday Silent Reading Lounge

Small-town girl Whitney Houston discovers her remarkable penchant for powerful vocals that soon catapult her to the forefront of pop music in the early 1980s.

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

We're spreading the warmth and joy of Valentine's Day. Join us for a heartwarming program where seniors will gather to play Valentine's Day games and decorate their very own heart-shaped boxes. Love, laughter, and creativity await!

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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.

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

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

Create this Black History Community Mural by using craft paper to simulate a quilt that will be displayed in the library.

Gather at the Skyline Branch for a Black History Month painting class led by artist, Tiara Unique Francois, from the Community Artist Program of the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture! Registration required.

In collaboration with local non-profit Girlfriends Ignite we would like to begin a Book Club series for Teens in the Oak Cliff area. This month's book is The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.

Learn how to prepare your spring gardens with steps that can be taken in the fall! We'll show you how to help seedlings grow in reusable containers to plant in the spring.  

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

The first 10 people to register will receive a free copy of the book, Big Black Stand at Attica!

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

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

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.

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

Celebrate Black History Month with Len Barnett and his band Modern Cajon Jazz Ensemble. 

This program is provided by the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture's Community Artist Program.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning all about Black superheroes from Black Panther to Storm. This super event will have a themed activities for the whole family including various superhero STEM activities.

Noe Garcia, classical guitar

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...)

Are you stuck trying to trace your African American ancestors back through history? For many African Americans, genealogy research before 1870 can be a tough hurdle to overcome.

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.

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

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

Welcome to our next installment of Trivia at the Library! This month we are celebrating Black History and Black Excellence! Join us to learn and show off your knowledge about Black History.​​​​​​

The categories are:

Unleash your creativity this Lunar New Year with "Lunar Mask Magic"! Transform simple cardstock and a popsicle stick into a vibrant and fierce dragon mask, capturing the spirit of the holiday.

Be a part of our monthly kids STEM Club, where we explore the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through engaging and hands-on activities.

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.

STEM fun is coming to the Skillman Southwestern Branch every third Wednesday of the Month! This program is intended for school-age children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and interactive ways! 

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! Unleash your imagination as we guide you through creating captivating Clouds and Rain Weather Windsock using vibrant construction paper.

Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring and creative tribute to Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space.

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!

Join us for an inspiring and creative afternoon of art, as we celebrate Black History Month with a special Kids Watercolor Painting event.

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. 

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!

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.

Come work together to build a puzzle and then make your own colorful puzzle to take home! Children will have fun becoming expert puzzle builders and makers!

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).

This week we want to celebrate Black History Month!
This week's craft honors Black inventor, Garrett Morgan who is credited with inventing the Traffic Signal that paved the way for the contemporary version we see today!

Calling all gamers!

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

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. 

Get creative with a new craft brought to us in partnership with the St. Hungary Catholic School.

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

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.

Come in and read the greatest books in history.  Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting.  This meeting's selection is The Undiscovered Self, by Jung

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!

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

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-

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. 

Let’s build together!

Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills.

Lego's will be provided!

¡Hola!

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

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

Stop by for a blast of family fun at our Family Game Night! Dive into a world of laughter, competition, and camaraderie as we roll the dice, spin the wheel, and shuffle the cards.

In January, we will meet at the regular time - The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:45 - 7:00 pm. 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Embark on a creative journey into the world of sewing with our Scrappy Fabric Bookmarks program, designed especially for adults. Discover the joy of crafting charming and functional fabric bookmarks while learning essential sewing skills.

We are excited to offer this 9-week course in beginner piano for adults. If you have always wanted to learn piano but never did, now's your time to start!

This Month's Selection: No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood.

Join us for an in-person workshop on finding your food story and hear from inspiring author and speaker Michelle Petties and her journey with food.

Celebrate the arrival of the 2024 Lunar New Year with a burst of creativity and cultural significance. Join us for an enchanting and artistic journey as we craft mesmerizing string art dragons – a symbol of power, good fortune, and prosperity.

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

Fretz Park Community... let's meet over a good book. 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

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

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

The workshop will begin by discussing the basics of vegetable gardening: locating a garden, maintaining the garden, and selecting what to grow.  

Then we will move on to review a dozen salad greens for the garden.