Week Calendar

🎨Unleash your child's imagination🎨

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, bring your little one for a hands-on activity geared towards a new theme. All supplies provided. 

You are awesome and we are happy to see you visiting the library! Today is National Compliment Day. In the spirit of the day, we'll have a bowl for you to add or take compliments as you need. 

 🎨 Ready to get messy?🖌️

Creating art is great for your little ones cognitive and motor skill development. We recommend wearing clothing you are okay getting messy. 

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! 

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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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 other Saturday!

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 biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

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. 

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

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Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair? If so, bring your furry or not-so-furry friend to our walk-in clinic staffed with ESTs (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) so they can try and mend your stuffed animals for you.

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.

Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result?

Compete to be the Dallas Public Library's Puzzle Champion! 

Ever heard of puzzle chess?

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Are you interested in growing herbs in your kitchen? Herbs can thrive indoors, even during the winter months. This class will teach you how to grow, care for, and harvest your own herbs. Novices and experts alike are welcome. 

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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...)

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!

🧶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.

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.

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

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Join us for an epic Teen Game Day designed to test your limits in under an hour! We’ve lined up the funniest, most strategic games and high-stakes challenges like Marshmallow Engineering to physical puzzles like the Human Knot.

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura a través de su arte en esta serie de talleres de arte. Conozca ...

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

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Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!

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Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library!

Discover how to expand your family history research beyond 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!

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!

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As we settle into 2026, we invite you to come set your intentions for the year via vision board!

The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

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

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!

The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.

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!

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!

America 250 Junior Book Club

Jan - Spy Ring Beth Durst

Anyone can join our Amazing Race for Independence challenge and win sports tickets, State Park passes and more!

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

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.

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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!

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

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Take time out to read with the Dallas Mavericks at the Dallas West Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

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Unleash the Power of Reading!

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!

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!

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

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-

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 - 7:45 pm, except during major holidays.

Please join us! 

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

Author Ron Schwarz discusses his powerful book, The Quiet Strength of Resilience, a family tale of Holocaust survival.

Things to do. And snacks!

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

Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Thread lightly and stitch with confidence! Adults will learn the basics of hand sewing through a hands-on lesson focusing on the most important and practical techniques every sewist should know.

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!

January's theme is Frosted Faces 

Journey around the world with Miss Yari in this cooking series!  Each month we will explore a different dish from a different part of the world.  Registration is required, so make sure you sign up for each one you want to attend!

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!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres!

This month's novel is Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.