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8/12/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Lunch Bunch Book Club

Highland Park Library — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 Z

This month, we will be reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach. A Feel free to bring you own lunch to eat while we discuss the book. No food is provided.

This program is for Adults 18+

This program takes place on the 2nd floor of Town Hall.

8/13/2026 2:00 PM (CST) Mahjong Open Play

Highland Park Library — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 Z

Mahjong Open Play

Thursday, May 7 and 21^st at 2:00 p.m.

Each week, we offer free play inside the library. Experienced players of all levels welcome. No registration required. First come, first served.

This program is for Adults 18+

The Tuesday Open Play at 4:30 pm takes place inside the library on the first floor. The Thursday Open Play takes place on the 2^nd floor of Town Hall.

Check the library calendar for dates or call 214-559-9400 for more information!

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8/13/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Won

Pearl Creative Consulting — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:30:00 Z

Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is a new take on Carroll's classic tales crafting a story of a young girl named Alice Pleasance Liddell and the friendship she develops with Charles Dodgson (alias Lewis Carroll). Overcoming her parents' stifling indifference, Alices world turns technicolor as she confronts her deepest fears and discovers her innate creative power through adventures on the other side of the looking glass.

Plague Mask Players back with the amazing AT&T Performing Arts Centers Elevator Project to present 'Alice' a variation on Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland', by playwright, Ara Vito, and directed by Samantha Calatozzo Cobb. This production will be the Texas premiere of this exciting new work, and Plague Mask Players is thrilled to be the first to bring it to life for DFW audiences. The play received second place for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg National Student Playwriting Award through the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

Thu 4/17 - 7:30 pm

Fri 4/18 - 7:30 pm

Sat 4/19 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Thu 4/24 - 7:30 pm

Fri 4/25 - 7:30 pm

Sat 4/26 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sun 4/27 - 2:00 pm

Buy tickets here! : https://attpac.org/event/pmp-alice

8/15/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Adult Crafting

Highland Park Library — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

This crafting hour will take place on the third Saturday of the month. Join other craft enthusiasts for some fun and fellowship! No registration is required.

8/15/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Adult Crafting

Highland Park Library — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Adult Crafting Hour

Saturday, August 16th at 10 a.m. 2^nd Floor Town Hall

This crafting hour will take place on the third Saturday of the month. Join other craft enthusiasts for some fun and fellowship! This month, we will learn Suminagashi Marbling.

Supplies are limited, so please call to reserve your space at 214-559-9345.

This program is for Adults 18+

8/15/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Adult Crafting

Highland Park Library — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Adult Crafting Hour

Saturday, September 20th at 10 a.m. 2^nd Floor Town Hall

This crafting hour will take place on the third Saturday of the month. Join other craft enthusiasts for some fun and fellowship! Give us a call to see what we're making this month at 214-559-9345.

8/15/2026 3:30 PM (CST) STEAM Cinema

Highland Park Library — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:30:00 Z

STEAM Cinema

Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 pm

2^nd Floor Town Hall

Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a family friendly film and a fun activity or craft!

Each month's theme will promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts and encourage scientific exploration.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration required.

Spring Monthly Themes

Saturday, March 16 - Circuitry

Activity - Circuit Scribe drawing

Saturday, April 20 - Pollution

Activity - Freddy The Fish's journey

Saturday, May 18 - Viscosity and Non-Newtonian fluid

Activity - Galaxy slime

8/16/2026 3:30 PM (CST) STEAM Cinema

Highland Park Library — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:00 Z

Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a family friendly film and a fun activity or craft! Each month's theme will promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts and encourage scientific exploration.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration required for children to ensure availability of activity supplies.

8/19/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Mommy & Me Yoga

Highland Park Library — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Mommy and Me Yoga - Wednesday, June 17 and 24, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Floor Town Hall - Bond with your baby while nurturing your body and mind. Designed for parents and caregivers with babies 8 weeks to 1 year old, this 60-minute gentle practice incorporates soothing movements, stretches, massage, and postural exercises to promote relaxation and connection. Through gentle swaying, lifting, and interactive playincluding songs and rhymes, you'll support your baby's development while engaging in mindful movement yourself.

Benefits of Baby and Me Yoga:

Strengthens the bond between parent and baby
Supports baby's motor skill development and coordination
Enhances postpartum recovery and reduces stress
Encourages relaxation and better sleep for both baby and parent
Creates a supportive community of parents

What to Bring:

A yoga mat for your comfort
A soft blanket for your baby

Join us for a joyful and nurturing experience that fosters movement, mindfulness, and connectionfor both you and your little one! This event is presented in partnership with the Moody Family YMCA. Registration open now, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mommy-me-yoga-tickets-1389715950819?aff=HPL.

8/19/2026 3:30 PM (CST) STEAM Cinema

Highland Park Library — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:00 Z

STEAM Cinema - Saturday, June 20, 3:30 p.m., 2nd Floor of Town Hall - Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a family friendly film and a fun activity or craft! Each month's theme will promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts and encourage scientific exploration.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration required for children to ensure availability of activity supplies.

This project is made possible by the Friends of Highland Park Library through funding grant from La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-cinema-tickets-838985065917?aff=register

8/26/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Mommy & Me Yoga

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Benefits of Baby and Me Yoga:

Strengthens the bond between parent and baby
Supports baby's motor skill development and coordination
Enhances postpartum recovery and reduces stress
Encourages relaxation and better sleep for both baby and parent
Creates a supportive community of parents

What to Bring:

A yoga mat for your comfort
A soft blanket for your baby

8/26/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Tall Tails

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

Tall Tails

Spend one-on-one time and read a story with a furry friend!

Children of all reading levels are encouraged to get to know one of Canine Companion's future service dogs. These dogs will one day work alongside people with disabilities to help increase their independence.

Each child will get 15 minutes of reading time with their pawsome audience to practice their literacy skills.

Tall Tails is offered on the last Wednesday of every month. Registration is required for children participating.

About Canine Companions

Canine Companions was established in 1975 and is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. With six training centers spread across the US, Canine Companions is the largest provider of service dogs in the world.

More can be read about their extraordinary work here: https://canine.org/about/

Registration open now.

Additional Ways to Contact the Library

Please reach out to Library staff in the following ways:

Visit the Library Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
By email, hplibrary@hplibrary.info or the Ask a Librarian Service available on the Librarys website.
By phone, 214-559-9400; if prompted to leave a message, please do so. Messages are checked regularly.

Please email the Library or sign up online (select Library News and Services) to be added to our subscriber list to receive email updates from the Library.

8/26/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Tall Tails

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

Tall Tails

Spend one-on-one time and read a story with a furry friend!

Each child will get 15 minutes of reading time with their pawsome audience to practice their literacy skills.

Tall Tails is offered on the last Wednesday of every month. Registration is required for children participating. Look below to see photos of some of the wonderful dogs who have visited!

About Canine Companions

More can be read about their extraordinary work here: https://canine.org/about/

8/26/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Tall Tails

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

Spend one-on-one time and read a story with a furry friend!

Each child will get 15 minutes of reading time with their pawsome audience to practice their literacy skills.

Tall Tails is offered on the last Wednesday of every month. Registration is required for children participating.

About Canine Companions

More can be read about their extraordinary work here: https://canine.org/about/

8/26/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Tall Tails

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

Spend one-on-one time and read a story with a furry friend! Children of all reading levels are encouraged to get to know one of Canine Companion's future service dogs. These dogs will one day work alongside people with disabilities to help increase their independence. Each child will get 15 minutes of reading time with their pawsome audience to practice their literacy skills. Registration required, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tall-tails-tickets-499628601597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.

About Canine Companions- Canine Companions was established in 1975 and is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. With six training centers spread across the US, Canine Companions is the largest provider of service dogs in the world. More can be read about their extraordinary work here: https://canine.org/about/.

8/26/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Tall Tails

Highland Park Library — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 Z

Tall Tails - Wednesday, June 24, 4:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Town Hall - Spend one-on-one time and read a story with a furry friend! Children of all reading levels are encouraged to get to know one of Canine Companion's future service dogs. These dogs will one day work alongside people with disabilities to help increase their independence. Each child will get 15 minutes of reading time with their pawsome audience to practice their literacy skills. Registration required, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tall-tails-tickets-499628601597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.

About Canine Companions- Canine Companions was established in 1975 and is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. With six training centers spread across the US, Canine Companions is the largest provider of service dogs in the world. More can be read about their extraordinary work here: https://canine.org/about/.

9/1/2026 8:00 AM (CST) CARE-Dallas Brekfast fundraiser

Alisa Sell — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 Z

https://www.care-dallas.org

Plans are underway for the 38th Annual CARE Breakfast, and we invite you to
participate. Our keynote speaker is a great friend of CARE and the North Dallas
Community, Barbara Dixon Ryan. Barbara will speak about her experiences of living
with someone who has a substance use disorder and how she persevered through
the guilt, anger, and pain she was experiencing.

Barbara Dixon Ryan is an author, lawyer, substance use disorder counselor and peer
recovery specialist. In her latest book, When Someone You Love is Addicated to
Something You Hate, she explains how poor choices lead to organic brain changes
that often necessitate a different strategy. Words alone rarely work.
Please register now and plan to join us for an informative talk from our friend and
addiction expert, Barbara Ryan Dixon.

38th Annual Care Breakfast

When Someone You Love is Addicted to Something You Hate
Keynote Speaker: Barbara Dixon Ryan
Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
Dallas Country Club

9/24/2026 11:30 AM (CST) Tracee Ellis Ross to Headline NFNL Luncheon

Elizabeth Lenart — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 Z

New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross will headline the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Ross is a leader whose cultural fluency and skilled storytelling allow her to forge meaningful connections with audiences and customers alike.

"We are honored to welcome Tracee Ellis Ross to Dallas to headline our Stand for Her Luncheon," said Bianca Davis, CEO of New Friends New Life. "Tracee's journey reflects the power of resilience, self-discovery, and living authentically. Through her work as an actress and entrepreneur, she has encouraged countless women to embrace their worth and pursue lives filled with purpose and possibility. We are excited for our community to hear her inspiring message and celebrate the strength and potential of the women and girls we serve at New Friends New Life."

Two inspiring mother-daughter teams will co-chair the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon: Beth Thoele and Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and Marci Kramer. Honorary chairs are Lottye and Bobby Lyle. Their longstanding commitment to community service and nonprofit leadership reflects the transformative impact New Friends New Life creates for women and girls throughout North Texas.

For eight seasons, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in ABCs critically acclaimed comedy series BLACK-ISH, earning a Golden Globe Award, six NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for Emmy Awards,Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics Choice Awards for her portrayal of Dr. Rainbow Johnson. The series also won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, and Critics Choice Awards. Ross also starred in the Emmy and GLAAD Award-nominated series GIRLFRIENDS for eight seasons, earning two NAACP Image Awards and a BET Comedy Award for her portrayal of Joan Clayton.

In July 2026, Ross will make her highly anticipated Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. In this one-of-a-kind solo show, a person looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that sustained them through a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing that makes life worth living.

Ross will also be seen in Season 2 of the Roku original series SOLO TRAVELING WITH TRACEE ELLIS ROSS. The first season set a record as Rokus most-watched unscripted original series. The docuseries follows Ross as she embarks on transformative solo adventures, showcasing her unique blend of humor, heart, and honesty. At each destination, she explores the intersection of beauty, fashion, design, food, and culture. Ross serves as the Executive Producer of the series, which is produced by Joy Mill Entertainment and Artists First. Season 2 premieres July 20, 2026.

Ross recently announced a multiyear first-look scripted and overall unscripted deal with Fox Entertainment Studios via her production company Joy Mill Entertainment. Under the partnership, Ross will executive produce and develop scripted content spanning comedy, drama, and animation, as well as unscripted and reality programming. Joy Mill Entertainment is dedicated to creating entertaining, culture-bending stories centered around identity and joy.

Ross was last seen in THE FAMILY MCMULLEN on HBO Max, the long-awaited follow-up to the classic THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN, alongside Ed Burns, Connie Britton, and Michael McGlone. Additionally, Ross starred in season 7 of the critically acclaimed Netflix series BLACK MIRROR along with Paul Giamatti, Jesse Plemons, Rashida Jones, Chris ODowd, and Emma Corrin, among other returning cast favorites. Ross also appeared opposite Jeffrey Wright in the Oscar-winning drama AMERICAN FICTION, directed by Cord Jefferson in 2023.

Ross is the owner, founder, and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty, the global multimillion-dollar hair & body care brand she created for the curly, coily & tight-textured community and everyBODY. With PATTERN, Ross is changing the paradigm of how the textured hair community is marketed to and supported.

Ross is a powerful voice for joy, self-acceptance, inclusivity, and equity. She has spoken at numerous prestigious venues including the TED Conference, where she made history as the first Black woman to open the event. Through her speaking engagements, Ross continues to inspire conversations about identity, belonging, and the expansiveness of joy.

Ross has been recognized with multiple prestigious honors throughout her career, including the Peoples Choice Awards Fashion Icon Award and induction as a Disney Legend by The Walt Disney Company. Ross has also been recognized as a CNBC Changemaker and received the Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts for her leadership in the entertainment industry and advocacy for gender equity. Ross received honorary Doctorate degrees from both Spelman College and her alma mater, Brown University.

Underwriting sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000. A limited number of individual tickets will be released in August and will begin at $300. To reserve sponsorships or seats, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org/luncheon, email events@newfriendsnewlife.org, or contact Chief Development Officer Priya Murphy at 214-217-8652.

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About New Friends New Life (NFNL)

Founded in Dallas in 1998, New Friends New Life (NFNL) is an award-winning organization that restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children while leading efforts to end sex trafficking and exploitation through awareness, advocacy, and systemic change. In 2025, NFNL served 320 teen girls, women, and their children, providing holistic programs that support stability, emotional healing, education, economic mobility, and long-term independence. NFNL advances its mission through advocacy, legislative reform, community education, and strategic partnerships. Its drop-in Youth Resource Center (YRC), launched in partnership with the Texas Governor's Office, has provided comprehensive preventative and restorative services to more than 700 trafficked and high-risk teen girls since opening in 2018. NFNLs Men's Advocacy Group has engaged men in the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation since 2015. In 2024, NFNL was named the D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Organization of the Year (Midsize). For more information, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org.

9/25/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival

Jamie Hawkes — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 Z

Round up your cowboys and cowgirls for Winnsboros Annual Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering

Celebrate cowboy culture with songs, stories, cowboy grub and Western Swing Dance just 2 hours from DFW!

The 5th Annual Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering returns to historic downtown Winnsboro Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26. The event, hosted by Winnsboro Center for the Arts, celebrates the rich traditions, music, poetry and storytelling of the American West and ranch life. It includes both ticketed performances and FREE family-friendly activities, open mic opportunities and Western-themed vendors. All activities and performances take place in downtown Winnsboro, one of Texas' designated Cultural Districts, which features the Bowery pedestrian zone, charming boutiques and quaint eateries, all just two hours from DFW!

The event kicks off with one of the weekends most popular events. Fridays Cowboy Gathering Chili Cook-off and Tasting at 5 p.m. gives attendees an opportunity to sample award-winning chili while enjoying live music and fellowship.

Friday evening brings the first of four concerts, all featuring nationally recognized cowboy poets, musicians, storytellers and artists for an unforgettable experience honoring cowboy heritage. At 7:30 p.m., award-winning cowboy performers Joel Nelson, Pipp Gillette, Lloyd Wright and Joel Alden White take the WCA Bowery stage, bringing with them music that reflects combined decades of experience as both working cowboys and performing artists.

Saturday afternoon includes all sorts of kids activities for your cowboys and cowgirls: cornhusk doll-making, face painting, Smarty Roping Dummy and a kids activity corner. It also features two open-mic performances. Cowboy poets, Western musicians, storytellers and performers who celebrate the spirit and heritage of the American West can sign up here!

Saturdays toe-tapping continues with a 4 p.m. concert on The Bowery Stage featuring the popular Kristyn Harris Trio, poet Teresa Burleson and singer/poet Ed Meyer. At 7 p.m., Andy Hedges, Chris Ryden and Rod Taylor take the stage. At 8:30, the boot-scootin moves inside the new Creative Learning Center to the second floor for Western Swing Dancing with Miss Devon and the Outlaws Amigos. Miss Devon is the singin, yodelin voice of Jessie on the Walt Disney CD Woodys Roundup, inspired by the characters in Toy Story 2. Guests here are encouraged to kick up their heels and celebrate music that has become a treasured part of Texas culture.

The event also includes Cowboy Tales, a FREE exhibition at the WCA September 23 through November 14 that illustrates the theme of western culture and imagery.

"The Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering has become one of East Texas' premier celebrations of Western heritage," said Delyse Hart, event chair. "Whether you're a lifelong cowboy poetry enthusiast or experiencing cowboy culture for the first time, you'll find outstanding entertainment, warm hospitality and authentic Western traditions throughout the weekend." The event is expected to draw about 1,500 guests.

Appreciation for Western and cowboy heritage runs deep in our East Texas community, said Mary White, WCA executive director. And this annual gathering offers a space where tradition is not only revered, but brought vividly to life through storytelling, music and shared experiences.

WCA plays a key role in bringing cultural programming, exhibitions and entertainment to Winnsboro and East Texas. WCA is supported in part by grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Winnsboros Cultural District is recognized by the Texas Commission on the Arts for its vibrant arts scene. Winnsboro is also recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Texas Main Street Community and an accredited member of Main Street America for its successful downtown revitalization.

For more information about the towns Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering, and other cultural events, visit the website.

ABOUT WINNSBORO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Winnsboro Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Winnsboro, Texas. As a multi-disciplinary arts center, it serves communities throughout Northeast Texas, engaging people in educational programming, cultural experiences, and entertainment. All scheduled programs are subject to change.

10/3/2026 11:00 AM (CST) Bravo Park Grand Opening

Tony Fay PR — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 Z

During the Bravo Park Grand Opening & Picnic, guests will have the opportunity to tour Hartwood at Sloan Corners for a chance to win six months free rent. Attendees can enter by completing a model apartment tour and sharing their experience on social media using the official campaign hashtag and account tags. The activation is designed to drive community engagement, generate social buzz, and introduce future residents to the lifestyle and amenities at Hartwood at Sloan Corners in a fun, experiential way. Celebrate the beginning of a new community gathering place in Allen and experience Bravo Park for the very first time.