Week Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

Calling all gamers and aficionados of Super Smash Bros! Get ready to wield your favorite characters, sharpen your skills, and compete in an electrifying tournament.

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.

Welcome to our Lunch and Learn series where we invite local experts to share valuable insights on topics ranging from business to emerging technology and more.

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.

Unleash your creativity and build your own mini birdhouse. Decorate a mini birdhouse into whatever design your imagination can create.

* 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!

This is the second class of two. You can register for both classes here.

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...)

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

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

🧶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. Learn how to make peonies from coffee filters and the meanings behind other traditional flowers found in bouquets.

Explore the world of texture and dimension in this fun and creative collage class! In this workshop, you'll learn how to use embossed paper, a unique type of paper with raised designs, to create stunning collages. 

Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.

Bring your creativity with you as Artist Alex Cely leads a class on Perspective. With a vase of flowers in front of you, you will use your creativity to show us what you see from your point of view.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Get ready for Stitch, Sip, and Snitch—our sassiest installment of our sewing & fiber arts Series' this spring—where the only thing sharper than your needle is your tongue.

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

Celebrate International Drum Month with a performance by Len Barnett and the Modern Cajon Jazz Ensemble.

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 Dallas Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert's office hours.

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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.

Author Ron Schwarz will discuss his book, The Quiet Strength of Resilience: A Holocaust Story Spanning Four Generations.

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 mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

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 magical evening of Disney Lorcana! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, come play, trade cards, and enjoy the fun.

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.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Emperor of Sound- by Timbaland

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Transform your creativity into functional art with this fun DIY magnet-making program! Participants of all ages can design and create unique magnets using various art supplies.

Did you have a new year's resolution to learn a new language but fell off? Come on in to our Language Learners' Workshop!

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 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!

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.

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. 

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!

Cool off with creativity! In celebration of AAPI Month, kids will craft their very own Japanese-inspired paper fans, blending art and culture into one breezy project.

World Dracula Day is Monday, May 26th; unfortunately, we'll be sleeping in our crypts that day! Agh! The light, it burns!

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!

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.

This month we are enjoying a family favorite, "Ratatouille"!

An artistic workshop where kids will use their imagination to paint and decorate beautiful sea shells.

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. 

Bring the spa experience home with spring scented shower steamers. Choose from a few different seasonal scents and colors to create your own shower steamers.

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 a new hobby! Punch Needle tools will allow you to “color in” an image using yarn. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge you need to Punch Needle to your hearts content!

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. 

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

In this super chill program for kids, you’ll craft colorful pony bead bracelets with all the good vibes to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! Get ready to flex your creativity while dropping some positive messages.

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

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 "A Long Day's Journey Into Night" by Eugene O'Neil.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Practica tus habilidades de conversación en español en este encuentro semanal informal.

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.

Momigami, the Japanese art of kneaded paper, is a simple yet enchanting process that transforms ordinary paper into a soft, fabric-like material.

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!

Long-time Lakewood resident, retired Dallas political journalist (although he still writes), and major dog walker Jim Schutze will swing by the Lakewood Branch Library to talk about his new novel Pontiac, set in an elite

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.