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! 

A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

Meet other bluegrass musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Bluegrass musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Friends. 

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Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Learn about our pollinator garden and join in for a Seed library activity out on the balcony!

Pick up a free Texas native seedling, available while supplies last.

Registration is not required to attend.

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

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Repurpose objects and recycled materials to create something new! Learn to recognize the potential in unexpected items and appreciate beauty in a different way. Join Ofelia Faz-Garza to engage your imagination and craft together.

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

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

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.

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. 

Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. 

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

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.

Come and join us to celebrate the start of spring by assembling a terracotta mini plant/flower while enjoying the flavors of spring with some tea. 

Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our gardening class. We are partnering up with the non profit organization Oak Cliff Veggie Project.  An organization that teaches gardening and provides fresh produce to the community.

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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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. 

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.

Let’s make keychains! Plywood ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for creativity. Using paint, markers, and other embellishments, we will be creating perfect wooden keychains.

* Registration Required

* Age 13 and Up

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!

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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.

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

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

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🧶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.

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Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Explore the art of zine-making, an expressive and intimate medium that has captivated creators for decades.

Bea, Thomas and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Venturing out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated.

Bring your creativity with you as Artist Alex Cely leads a class on Complementary Colors. 

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

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

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

Unlock Your Creative Side
Do you love books and art? Why not combine the two in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to transform the edges of your favorite books into colorful works of art!

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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.

April is Arab American Heritage Month!

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

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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.

Learn the basics of sewing with us!

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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!

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

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Ever wanted to know more about a popular author? Well, then our library staff have curated just the presentation for you! Ever been curious about what books DPL had on this particular author?

Come play games with us.

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

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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.

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

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

Get into the Tejano groove with our Celebration of Selena Quintanilla! Watch Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez, and craft some tissue paper roses!

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

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

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Patrons will be given a fun fact pamphlet every session that ties into the theme of that day’s activity. Regular activities will include manga drawing tutorials, origami crafts, and translation crosswords.

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In honor of World Earth Day, teens will learn how to construct their own ecosystems through building a terrarium. 

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

Tired of your car looking like a trash tornado hit it? Same. Let’s fix that. In April’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’re kicking off Part 1 of this two-part series where we’ll make a super cute reusable disposal bag for your car.

This month we will be enjoying a classic as we continue to think about Earth Day and how to protect our environment. 

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Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano/latine mientras aprende sobre los artistas y estilos que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte. 

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.

Celebrate Earth Day by reducing your consumption of single-use plastics and creating your own reusable beeswax wraps.

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. 

Demonstrate your flare for poetry while we provide the platform at Dallas West Branch’s Open Mic Night.

Celebrate the 2025 winners of the Express Yourself!

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

Come check out our Teen Knitting Night from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.!

Learn the basics to start knitting or work on personal knitting projects while meeting others with a passion for creating!

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

Brush up your creativity and dive into a colorful journey of self-expression! This painting club offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning artwork while exploring new techniques.

Get crafty and eco-friendly this April by upcycling old library books into fabulous spring wreaths!

A space to share your poetry and support poets and writers in the community!

📕Learn how to DIY Sprayed Edges📕

In this creative bookish workshop, we will be DIY-ing painting book edges! Bring your own book to spruce up or use one of our donated books. All supplies will be provided.

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

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.

The Great Alone by Hannah Kristin

Alaska, 1974.
Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed.
For a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival.