Week Calendar

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! 

🎭Engage in theatrical play with your little ones🎭

Our local city sanitation department wants to connect with us this Spring Break! It will be a great way to engage the kids in some fun and educational activities about sanitation, recycling, and keeping the environment clean.

Our local city police department wants to connect with us this Spring Break! It will be a great way to engage the kids in some fun and educational activities about community safety and the role of officers.

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Learn how to make your own fiber art using D.I.Y. Cardboard looms. This event allows for lots of creativity using various materials like paper, yarn, beads, tinsel, and more to create something that is uniquely YOU!

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, Mahjong Mondays are a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels welcome.

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

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

Bridging together Opera and the classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out their traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity, flair, and a little bit of stitching!

Hello all planner and journaling enthusiasts!

Welcome to our Lunch and Learn series where we will invite local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more. This month will feature Elizabeth Qualia, Curator for the Sue S.

Attention all Seniors want to learn how to increase your flexibility, mobility and range of motion.  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for Yoga.

Come learn how to incorporate cleaning into your children's schedules! This class will give great tips about age-appropriate chores and tasks.

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

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Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Do you want to learn how to draw or become a better artist?  Well look no further visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our Art Class.

Let’s splash some springtime color to your home with these D.I.Y. Suncatchers. Crafted for all ages, these kits add vibrant hues to windows. They are perfect for the season and can be made into thoughtful gifts.

* Registration Required

FREE Spring Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

Come and join our crochet swap group! Bring your latest project with you or join us and start something completely new. Supplies are provided. All skill levels are welcome, so come on down and have some fun!

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library every Wednesday for a different screening of a movie!

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Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for students to be engaged with during your visit.

🧶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.

Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Learn how to make paper boxes using origami techniques as we discuss different types of old box-making methods and what people keep in them.

Expand your crafting repertoire with us as we learn how to weave our own baskets! 

Registration is required for this event as the supplies are limited. Please register below or call us at 214-670-6421!

Throughout American history, women have used quilting to express their support for different political and social causes. They have quilted their beliefs, block by block, into their quilts.

Free Citywide Workshop Details: Saturday 3/30/24 -  1pm – 3pm at Lochwood Branch- Dallas Public Library – Black Box space

Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it.

Bring your creativity with you as Artist Alex Cely leads a class on the Perspective Technique. 

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, 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 other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week. On Freestyle Art days you will be given a bunch of supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Get creative and design your unique cork coaster in this interactive workshop for adults! Participants will craft functional and decorative coasters perfect for personal use or as gifts using paint and simple techniques.

Pens strewn all over your desk? Still looking for that eraser? Well, make a place to put it with our Tin Organizer activity! Pick a tin, a design, and think of a place to put it.

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by flutist Seungmin Oh, accompanied by pianist Daeun Han.

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Experience the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

Materias needed for class: 

Sewing Tread

Quilting Thread

Quilting Pins

Drawn Pattern

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Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

We all have mounds of old unidentified family photos sitting in boxes. This lecture will offer step-by-step direction in organizing, preserving and cataloguing these precious collections for future generations.

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Teens are invited for an afternoon of gaming. Jackbox and other games will be available along with our library Nintendo switch. Please feel free to bring any games you would like to play as well! 

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader. Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different.

Author Rena Pederson will speak about her book "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief." 

Chapter-book readers will love this book club just for them! There's no list of required books, they just share what they're reading. Kids will practice reading comprehension, book report skills and speaking in front of friends. 

This series is curated for writers who would like to receive feedback and input on ways to improve their current projects, by sharing their works in an intimate setting.

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. 

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Practice breathwork, movement, strength, and flexibility in this adult yoga class. All levels are welcome! All you need to do is breathe and look inwards! You'll feel like a new person after this class.

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Join us for a fun craft activity. Participants will learn how to make pop-up cards using colorful crafting paper.

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games! 

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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 and you must bring your own set.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sci-Fi Book Club is a Book Club focused on fantastical books of possible futures. See the stars and slip past the cameras as we explore worlds right around the corner. So pick up this month's book, and join our discussion. 

Calling all adventurers!  Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons!  No experience?  No dice?  No problem!

Create some fun memories with your friends or family at this photo-taking event. Get awkward, get weird, and be yourself! Find your inspiration from old JCPenney family photos! 

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. 

Throw your best Falcon Punch or summon your most powerful thunderbolt against staff and others in our monthly Switch Game Night for Adults! 

We will be playing Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, or Mario Party. 

FREE Spring Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

The Renner Frankford Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 - 8:00 pm, except during major holidays.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity and conversation! Craft a one-of-a-kind mixed-media bookmark using paint, collage, stickers, and more, inspired by remarkable women past and present.

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

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

Grab your leg warmers, tease your hair, and get ready to craft in true 80s style. Relive the fun, the creativity, and the vibrant energy of the decade while making rad crafts to take home.

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Get created with the Polk Wisdom Library's scrapbooking hour! If you are new to scrapbooking or an experienced scrapbooker looking for a fun community to relax with, this event is for you.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Calling all paper craft, knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! This is the perfect time to work on your projects with other crafters.

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Judy Meagher presenting on Gardening with Less Water. This talk covers 7 basic steps to successful gardening using minimal water 

We are excited to welcome the Dallas Folk Music Society for a performance!

Spend the evening with us and enjoy the beautiful melodies!

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.