Week Calendar

Out on the wily windy moors of downtown Dallas?! 

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.

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.

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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.

Have you ever wondered how crochet artists create such adorable stuffed animals? Have you dreamed of bringing your imaginary friend to life or making a doll for a child in your family?

Can you solve the puzzles and brainteasers in time?  Test your mental strength at the Lakewood Branch!  We will have two rooms available for multiple families to work together to solve mysteries.

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.

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

Get ready for a spellbinding experience! Join us at the library for an unforgettable magic show with the incredible Daryl Howard. Watch in awe as he performs mind-blowing close-up magic that’s sure to leave you amazed and entertained!

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 are welcome.

Enjoy a music themed story read aloud to you with accompaniment by professional violinist Paige Kossuth!

Recommended for ages 2 to 12

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. 

Enjoy a special children's story hour with guest storyteller, Ja'Marcus Ingram!

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.

Enjoy a performance filled with beautiful dancers costumes and energetic dancing. Along with the performance you will also learn about the costumes and facts about the different regions being represented in dance.

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome!

Celebrate Freedom Day at the Forest Green Branch Library!   

Get ready for a night of laughs, science, and slime! Join us for a family-friendly screening of Flubber, the classic Robin Williams movie about a wacky scientist and his bouncy, gooey invention.

Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

Fun, Colorful, and Creative!

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.

Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

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.

Join us for a Family art activity centered around Juneteenth!

Celebrate Pride with a Dive into Camp Culture!

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...)

Celebrate Juneteenth a day early with Rhianna Mack. Create a beaded origami Juneteenth necklace and hear a reading of "They Built Me for Freedom" by Tonya Duncan Ellis.

Coloring celebrating Go Fishing Day (June 18th)

Coloreando celebrando el Día de Ir a Pescar (Junio 18th).

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

Get out of the summer heat and into Mario's world! Come play Nintendo Switch games such as Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Mario Party! 

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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Create your own book nook with recycled materials. Participants will create miniature diorama to tuck snugly between books on a shelf. These minuscule scenes bring stories to life. 

Delightful, zany magical entertainment for children, Doc’s hour-long children’s show celebrates each child, leaving them laughing in their discovery of the wonder, laughter and surprise, often at the expense of the comical old “magic man” who, whe

For your listening pleasure, please welcome Hank Black and his harmonica! Enjoy your weekend by listening to something unique, fresh, and funky. 

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

Transform ordinary journals into unique, artful masterpieces as you explore new techniques, unleash your creativity, and leave with a one-of-a-kind journal that tells your story.

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play tabletop games. Join the fun and meet new people as we play games with a nature theme. Titles include: Wingspan, Roots, and Deep Vents.

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!

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

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month social for LGBTQIA+ adults.  Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light crafts such as letter writing or card making!

Celebrate African American Music Month at the Renner Frankford Branch Library!

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Get ready for a colorful and mesmerizing art adventure! In this project, kids will explore the fun technique of paper marbling, using special inks, shaving foam, and creative swirling patterns to design their own one-of-a-kind marbled paper.

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.

Historic newspapers hold a wealth of information about your family's history. From weddings, to town gossip, to land sales - newspapers will give an in-depth snapshot into your ancestors' daily lives.

A different fun and educational STEM-themed activity for children. Including STEM kits and/or presenters. (Biweekly)

The show travels through different genres of music telling a cohesive story. 

“TeX music performance is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.”

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!

Craft time doesn't have to stop in school; welcome to our recurring, adult crafting series! Have you seen the trend online of junk journaling as a way of memory keeping? Now is your chance to try it!

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Then She was Gone- by Lisa Jewell

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Are you ready to laugh and be silly? Experience the classic theater clown through physical comedy and highly theatrical sketches with the Cara Mia Theatre. 

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!  

Join Dr.Lon for a spectacular science-based magic show! Be in awe of the tricks and spectacles, but stay around to learn the scientific backbone of what you're witnessing. 

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

Add a splash of color to your day with Watercolor Pinwheels! In this creative program, teens will design and paint vibrant pinwheels using watercolor techniques before assembling them into moving works of art.

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All material will be provided. We will go over the generalized technique used in chigiri-e prior to starting. Perfect for those who have a pension for destructive and creative tendencies.

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 manga and watch anime?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to read and watch your favorite manga and anime series!

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.

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!

Unleash your creativity in this relaxed and beginner-friendly drawing class!

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

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.

Capture the beauty of a summer Texas sunset and leave with a new skill. Ever wanted to try your hand at oil pastels? Come explore this vibrant, hands-on medium in a relaxed, creative environment.

Create a miniature fairy world that can fit on your bookshelf! Use provided materials to design and create a window into a fantasy garden, complete with fairy figurines, lights, plants and more.

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever 2025 will be here before you can sing "You know it's me, Cathy". That's why we're offering three different nights to practice the steps from the video.

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

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

Let your creativity shine as we celebrate Juneteenth with color, culture, and crowns!

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

Celebrate Juneteenth!

Come check out our Teen Knitting Night!

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