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.

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles alike! Fly into the library for an all-day Harry Potter Day celebration!

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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.

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

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

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.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance by Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company! This event will bring families together to rejoice in the revolutionary spirit of Cinco de Mayo, fostering community engagemen

Team Selene from the Midwestern State University NASA SUITS program will be giving a Space-Themed Storytime!

Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem.

In partnership with NAMI North Texas for Mental Health Awareness Month, this Human Library event aims to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

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.

LEARN HOW TO MAKE A THROW BLANKET USING ONLY YOUR HANDS!

AGES 12+

¡APRENDE A HACER UNA MANTA USANDO SÓLO TUS MANOS!

MAYORES DE 12 AÑOS

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To celebrate National Comic Book Day, we will be upcycling old comics to create a work of art that you can give to a comic book/superhero loving friend or that you can display in your home!

Enjoy a movie afternoon with a showing of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, and make a brand-new bookmark in your Harry Potter house colors! 

This program will provide patrons with one-on-one time with their caregiver, support fine and gross motor skill development, help provide increased social interactions in a controlled environment, support educational development, and support emoti

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!

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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There will be time for reading, games, and crafts.

Storytime & Rhyming Circle

• Activity: We will read aloud a few nursery rhymes from Mother Goose.

   

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.

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May the Force be with you. Gather Jedis for an afternoon of fun crafts as we celebrate May the 4th. Craft paper lightsabers, make a small perler bead of your favorite character, and participate in some Star Wars-themed games. 

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit once you arrive at the program.

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Join the Rebellion!

All galactic citizens are invited to come dressed in their best galactic style and enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and a galaxy of interactive adventures. 

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.

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! 

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts conclude the Spring 2025 season with a performance by pianist Yongesok Kwon.

Create a beautiful and functional piece of art in this relaxing workshop for adults! Participants will design their own bookmarks using pre-pressed flowers and Mod Podge, resulting in a one-of-a-kind keepsake or thoughtful gift.

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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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Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.

In celebration of May the 4th we will have a race between two groups to see who can finish their Star Wars puzzle the fastest. 

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

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

To prepare for May the 4th, train you must. Create Star Wars themed crafts, make a lightsaber and practice Bowcaster skills.

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Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay's Somna: A Bedtime Story. You can find a summary from the publisher below:

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.

Get ready to fiesta like there’s ¡no mañana! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with vibrant folkloric dancers who’ll have you tapping your feet to the rhythm.

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.

It's adventure time!

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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!

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?

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Celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with us and let your creativity shine! All materials are provided—come and be part of the fun!

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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This evening of STEAM will include a special visit from the Girl Scouts of North Texas!

This event is open to the whole family!

Have fun and learn while participating in some unique STEAM activities!

🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉

Once a moon in Preston Hollows where knowledge is kept brave adventures will embark on a quest filled with peril, treasure, and villains. 

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!

In this mini-workshop series with our community partner Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation, we will provide support to patrons by connecting them with resources that teach them life skills like financial literacy, how to apply to college, interview s

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!

Kids will weave creativity and culture in this engaging and educational craft by creating their own colorful yarn serapes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. 

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.

Bring your own project to Crochet & Create where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, share ideas, and create something beautiful.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

The Art in the Style of... program is a monthly art history and hands-on workshop series that spotlights influential artists whose work resonates deeply within the Oak Lawn community.

Poetry can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will lead a fun and low-key workshop as we learn about the mechanics of poetry. Attendees will work together to craft a collaborative poem to the Earth.

Use up some of that old nail polish you have at home and get a beautiful marbled coaster in return!

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Embrace the spirit of aloha this Lei Day as we kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a fun and colorful craft!

Join us for our Papel Picado craft for Cinco De Mayo! There are loads of different ways to customize your Picado and we'll provide the space and materials to try them out! 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies.

This program will inform and discuss different forms of poetry and its unique qualities. Patrons will receive a randomized prompt and practice in the particular form for that session.

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, discover timeless stories, and engage in lively discussions.

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Registration Required.

Here we go reading again!

This is an adult book club with the aim of being open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy works from diverse authors as we can.