Week Calendar

Is your little one's beloved plush friend in need of repair? Walk-ins or calling ahead with the patient's symptoms are all welcome here.

Express your creativity and make your mark on our community coloring page. Don't forget to sign the artist log so we know who helped create this community masterpiece.

Express your creativity and make your mark on our community coloring page. Don't forget to sign the artist log so we know who helped create this community masterpiece.

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.

Craft your very own bouquet with our coffee filter peonies program. Materials will be provided with a step-by-step guide, just come with your favorite color in mind. 

Got something on your mind and don't know how to say it? Try writing it instead!

Join us monthly to reflect, set goals, and socialize with friends new and old in guided journaling sessions.

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

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!

This month is designated the Asian American Pacific Islander History month which celebrates the culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans.

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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. 

Join us 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.

The Lakewood Branch building is turning 55, and we need our community to celebrate with us!  Enjoy some lawn games and crafts or learn more about our history and the 70’s inside the building with us.

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.

Local artist and teacher Juan Cruz will lead us in a two-week drawing workshop series designed to introduce even the greenest of beginners to drawing. 

Deal your cards right and there's glory ahead! MTG Commander Brawl is a social event where you can come to mingle and play 100-card Commander or Brawl. Bring your deck and learn something new about your favorite game. 

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

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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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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Embark on a magical journey to decorate your very own fairy house.

image courtesy of Amazon Stock photo.

Calling all teen gamers! Take a break from school and pull up a chair as we play games, including Super Smash Bros. and Mario Cart.

Free Art Journal Class to Inspire and Delight Your Inner Artist Presented By DFW BookMakers. 

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

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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.

Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided. 

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.

In this hands-on workshop for adults, design a stunning decorative jar adorned with pressed flowers in this hands-on workshop for adults!

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

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!

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.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with local author Meagan Anderson!

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

Learn how to make bath bombs using fun, botanical mix-ins. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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. 

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Nasher Sculpture Center is providing an immersive bilingual Mother's Day Crafternoon, with an exclusive look into their most modern and contemporary installations.

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

Experience the wonder of air-dried clay and create your own pottery pieces at the Polk Wisdom Library! This fun program offers the opportunity to work with clay and to create unique items without the need for a kiln. 

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure! Read together in quiet camaraderie at the Starbucks on the corner of Forest Ln and Webb Chapel Rd. Our librarians will be there to chat with you about all things books and libraries.

It's adventure time!

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

This month we'll have more fun with physics! We'll experiment with liquid nitrogen and build a Faraday cage.

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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!

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!

Show your Mother that you appreciate her by creating your own Mothers Day Card with the Cricut.

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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Let's have some fun and and celebrate springtime while learning the art of origami! 

We will create charming butterflies that are perfect for marking your favorite books.

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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!

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!

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

Elves, Dwarves, and Dragonborn, oh my!

Embark on thrilling, short one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventures that welcome players of all experience levels. 

Didn't make it to the first workshop on May 6? That's ok! You can still join us for the May 13 class.

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!

The Office of Arts and Culture is partnering with Dallas Public Libraries and Dallas Parks & Recreation for the Culture of Value Program 2025.

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

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-

Learn the basics of embroidery with this hands-on sewing class.

Want to learn to play board games but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? Learn to Play is all about having a built-in place and group to learn new board games. Each month we feature a different game.

Come together with fellow writers to breathe life into stories from the news, each in our own unique voice! Respond to a prompt and share your work in a fun, supportive environment. No prior reservation is necessary.

This month's selection: 

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

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

Learn the basics to start knitting or work on your own knitting projects while meeting others passionate about creating!

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.

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.

Calling all crafts enthusiasts! Do you want to give your journal a stylish makeover? In this class, the DFW Bookmakers will show you how to use fabric to create personalized covers that reflect your unique artistic taste. 

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.