Week Calendar

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Explore the basics of CMYK color theory—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and blacK—the four inks used to print a full spectrum of color, from billboards to baseball cards.

Students will learn culturally responsive arts education grounded in Hip-Hop with an emphasis on personal and community storytelling.

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

Stop in for "Senior Painting Hour" where we paint something new each month! Make new friends and hone your art skills in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

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.

Learn and practice yoga with Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Younger participants are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

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.

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

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

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.

 Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.

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

We will have a speaker from the Texas Sons of the American Revolution here to talk on the topic of The Galvez Expedition and Spain's Support of American Independence.

Unleash your creativity while crafting soothing lip balms from natural ingredients. Dive into the world of lip care, learning the art of formulation, customization, and packaging.

As part of the Central Library's Juneteenth celebration, multimedia artist & educator Nitashia Johnson will discuss her efforts to "contribute, in a significant manner, to the cultural and artistic impact of the South Dallas community."

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!

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Learn about beading patterns for making keychains, bracelets, and other ornaments worldwide. Then, choose from one of three levels of beading projects to create a beaded work. 

Bring a touch of the ocean into your artwork with our Seashell Painting Workshop! Participants will receive a variety of seashells to paint and decorate, using different techniques such as dot painting, metallic finishes, and intricate designs.

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!

Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter at Family Game Day! 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 to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch IN-PERSON at the program .

Supplies

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.

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Let's get creative during this craft session where kids can design their own unique nature bookmarks using pressed flowers and leaves!

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

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

Dallas Arboretum Presents: Pepper Palooza! Participants will discover the life cycle of a pepper and the science of spiciness. 

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Agatha Christie's A Haunting in Venice.

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and and Culture is proud to present ORIZON!

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

A fun and interactive chess workshop for beginners, including basics, simple strategies, storytime, and mini-games!

📔Make your stories come alive! 🎭

During our Reader's Theater, we will use scripts, masks, and props to make stories come alive. 

Each patron will have 15 minutes to write a short script/scene based on the rubric and template provided by the program lead.

Utilizing worn and withdrawn books, we will have a walkthrough of how to make paper roses.

It's adventure time!

Engage in the joys of reading together to foster a love for reading and learning in children of all ages.

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

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!

Join us this Summer for Better Living for Texans, presented in Spanish by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.

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.

Recreate your favorite scenes as you watch them in our new Paint and Watch Series!

Now Playing: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

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

Knitters are welcome!

Hang out and play some of your favorite Switch games.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

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

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

"Drink if your book was written in the last decade." 

Join Jen Reyes of Swizzle to learn a little bit about Tiki! Put on your best aloha prints and make a classic cocktail based in the Tiki tradition. 

Have you ever seen the arts and crafts at the State Fair and wished it was your art up there? Well, it could be!

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 "The Razor's Edge" by William Somerset Maugham.

Pucker up and make your own lip scrub! 

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Branch Friends.

Get answers to all your questions and advice for all your problems from the mysterious Magic 8 Ball! Make your own Magic 8 Ball with custom answers to satisfy every query.

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

Rediscover your love of books in this exciting book-matching game for adults!

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Learn more about practical ways to use washi tape, a decorative adhesive made from traditional Japanese paper and natural fibers like bamboo, hemp or the bark of mulberry and gampi trees or the bark of the mitsumata shrub.

Its Camp Week and tonight is for the adults. Luckily there will be no shenanigans that will lead us to be tracked down by vengeful campers. Instead, we will be watching the Cult Classic, "Friday the 13th" and making friendship bracelets.

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.

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.