Fun with Animals in Van Horn, TX

Explore Art at HPL - Animal Portraits

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Create an animal portrait using accessible art materials. Bring a reference images or choose from a curated set provided by the library a beloved pet, a symbolic creature, or a wild animal you admire.

STEM Lab (18+)

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Makerspace · Grapevine Area History Room, Unknown, TX · Ages 18+

Mondays & Wednesdays 10 AM-1:00 PM (Adults, ages 18+) Join us at Grapevine Makerspace for our STEM Lab! During this session, you’ll have access to 3D printers, laser cutters, and other equipment....

Teen: Tech Thursdays

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Teen Zone · Grapevine, TX · Ages 10–17

Whether you're gaming, creating, or just trying something new, each week we'll have different activities with cool tech to discover—no experience needed, just come ready to have fun! Join us in the...

Knit Wits

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room - Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room · Dallas, TX

Crafter's Corner

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Emily Fowler Library — Upstairs meeting room · Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

Kids Art Studio (K-5th Grade)

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · John and Judy Gay Library · 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, McKinney, TX

Explore your creativity with a new art project every week. Participants will utilize different art materials to build skills and express themselves in drawing, painting, or crafts. No prior experience...

Page Turners Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Riverside Library · Fort Worth, TX

Join us on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss the book selection and make new friends. May: Everything We Never Had, Randy Ribay Thanks to an exciting partnership with Performing Arts Fort...

Craft & Chat

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Colleyville Public Library · 110 Main St, Colleyville, TX

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Austin

In 1 week · May 28 – Dec 19 · Blue Owl Brewing · 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St #300, Austin, TX

Senior Quilting

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · 3524 Central Drive Bedford, TX 76021 · 3524 Central Drive Bedford, TX 76021, Bedford, TX · Ages 55+

Come enjoy a very relaxing quilting experience with our long-standing Quilting program.

Tweens and Teens Art Workshop: Mirror Ball Watercolor with Jacinda

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · 307 Parkwood Drive Southlake, TX 76092 · 307 Parkwood Drive Southlake, TX 76092, Southlake, TX

Adult Crafting Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Southwest Regional Library · Fort Worth, TX · Ages 18+

Learn something new and take come a completed craft each time you meet. In May, we will make beaded and collage animals!

Art is Life

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · 310 E. Parkerville Road Cedar Hill, TX 75104 · 310 E. Parkerville Road Cedar Hill, TX 75104, Cedar Hill, TX

Paint & Pour (Ages 13+)

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · 101 S. Live Oak St Red Oak, TX 75154 · 101 S. Live Oak St Red Oak, TX 75154, Red Oak, TX · Ages 13+

Skincare Through the Ages

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ridglea Library · Fort Worth, TX

Through the centuries, humans have tried different products and methods to enhance their appearance and take care of their skin. Some were healthy; others were toxic! Let’s learn about past beauty...

Novel Nightmare Book Club - Adults Only

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · 215 N. 8th St. Midlothian, TX 76065 · 215 N. 8th St. Midlothian, TX 76065, Midlothian, TX · Ages 18+

Welcome to our adults-only horror book club where nightmares come to life through carefully curated pages!

Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Flower Mound, TX 75028 · Flower Mound, TX 75028, Flower Mound, TX

Celebrate the start of summer and our Summer Reading Challenge by travelling back to the age of the dinosaur! We’ll have plenty of Mesozoic games and activities to help all ages dig up an exciting summer.

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

In 1 week · May 27 – Jul 24 · Spokesman · 440 E. St. Elmo, Austin, TX

Afternoon Book Club **18 and Up Only**

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages 18+

Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings. You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time! For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net

Senior Morning Ceramics

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · 3524 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76021 · 3524 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76021, Bedford, TX · Ages 55+

Come enjoy a very exciting Instructor led Morning Ceramics Class! You can purchase ceramics pieces to paint from our instructor Barbra.

Watercolor Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Golden Triangle Regional Library · Fort Worth, TX

Make a splash and learn something new, or build on your painting skills with our fun paint-along sessions to videos by a professional instructor. No experience needed; all supplies provided. Come...

Cookbook Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Level up your cooking and baking skills. Join us as we each choose a different recipe from the same cookbook to prepare at home. After, meet to discuss the results together and share how your recipe turned out. Bring a picture of your creation. Note: due to public health regulations, sharing food...

Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX · Ages 18+

Come hang out with some adult coloring pages, explore watercolors, try your hand at sketching or bring your own art project to work on. Materials are provided at this two hour chill sesh.

Sewing Bee (Ages 13+) at the Central Library

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · 625 Austin St. Garland, TX 75040 · 625 Austin St. Garland, TX 75040, Garland, TX · Ages 13+

5:00 p.m.; Work on sewing projects, cut out patterns, borrow our patterns, get sewing-specific help and socialize with other people who are interested in sewing.

Senior Afternoon Ceramics

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · 3524 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76021 · 3524 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76021, Bedford, TX · Ages 55+

Come enjoy a very exciting Instructor led Afternoon Ceramics Class! You can purchase ceramics pieces to paint from our instructor Barbra.

PV Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Palm View Branch Library · 3401 Jordan Ave, McAllen, TX

In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month, we will read The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Registration Required

Sand Painting

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Haggard Library · 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075, Plano, TX

Tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program, in-person only

Knit & Nosh

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Atascocita Branch Library · 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble, TX

Join our adults-only knitting and crochet group on the last Tuesday of each month for a relaxing evening of conversation. Bring your current projects, enjoy tea and treats, and chat with fellow crafters.

Shape Building

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · La Gran Biblioteca · Fort Worth, TX

We will use "School's First Day of School" as inspiration to explore shapes! Preschoolers can get creative with their artwork using basic colorful shapes to design their own buildings.

Brown Bag Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..