Classes & Workshops in Center

Learn something new in Center. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.

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Children’s Drawing from the Masters

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 7–11

This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully observe and explore different drawing techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Drawing materials will be...

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Cookbook Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM 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...

Embroidery Sampler Workshop

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Houston Center for Contemporary Craft · 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX

Join current resident and fiber artist Candace Hicks to create a dynamic embroidery sampler! The history of embroidery is filled with political engagement, resistance to oppression, and preservation of otherwise-suppressed narratives. Discover how Hick’s practice unites text and fiber, often...

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Rise and Shine Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Branch Library · 3020 N. Locust St., Denton, TX · Ages 16+

Join us to discuss the selected fiction genre of the month. If it isn't your cup of tea, just choose something different to talk about at this casual book club. Ages 16+. Something Blue Sat 4/18 North Branch 10 a.m.

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Fiber Arts Demonstration

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Heritage Farmstead Museum · 1900 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075, Plano, TX

Fiber Arts Demonstration April 16, 2026 10 am -12 pm Join members from Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild as they demonstrating their crafts. Free with purchase of general admission ticket. Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild – Promoting The Art of Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing

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Explore Art at HPL - Landscapes

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Focus on landscape art and the practice of depicting natural or built environments that represent place, mood, or movement. Work from photos, create imaginary scenes, or reflect on meaningful places. Open to all skill levels.

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The Art of Deception Mystery Dinner

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · City of Allen · 305 Century Pkwy, Allen, TX

step into the glamorous yet treacherous world of the mid-century art scene inspired by the life and legacy of frida kahlo. set in the fictional la casa azul gallery, guests enter a dazzling evening of art and rivalry over an included dinner and mystery to solve. the pursuit of art: what price are yo

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Intermediate ESL Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Are you learning English and want to practice reading and speaking in a group setting? Then the Intermediate ESL Book Club is the place for you! Join other adults learning English as a Second Language in this fun and engaging club. You'll read one book a month and then come discuss it with the rest.

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Still Life Studio (Ages 13+)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX · Ages 13+

Hone your artistic skills by sketching still life art at the library. New subjects and challenges each time

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Drawing from the Masters

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

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Cardboard Creations: Earth Day

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Emily Fowler Library · 502 Oakland St., Denton, TX · Ages 6–10

Celebrate Earth Day with sustainable art! Join us to transform cardboard boxes and household recyclables into dazzling creations. Best for ages 6 - 10.

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Westdale Thursday Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Westdale Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Westdale Branch , 955 King St. W. The April title is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Copies of the book are available at the Westdale branch before the discussion date.

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Hangin' with the Homies

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library · 22248 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX · Ages 5–11

Join us for our weekly homeschool meet up, where kids can engage in STEAM activities such as building challenges, fiber art crafts, science experiments, process art, games, and more, all while having fun and socializing. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join each other in the library for an...

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Poetry Workshop: The Art of Poetry

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this craft-focused workshop helps poets refine their writing by exploring the essential tools that elevate poetry from draft to polished piece. Participants will learn how to sharpen imagery, strengthen sound, and create resonance through rhythm, metaphor, and...

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Online Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Chat about happily-ever-after stories that make you swoon and sigh. Join our Online Romance Book Club the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book is Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. Check out a book, eBook, eAudiobook in HPL's catalogue . After you register, an invitation with.

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The CAMHYs

In 1 week · Apr 16 – Apr 18 · Contemporary Arts Museum Houston · 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX · Ages 10–17

Teens, friends, and families are invited to The CAMHYS, a short-film festival celebrating the creativity of Houston-area teen filmmakers. Sip on specialty craft mocktails, meet local teen filmmakers, and enjoy an evening of award-winning Houston teen cinema at CAMH.Formal attire is strongly...

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New Art/New Music Spring 2026

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Moody Center for The Arts · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

Hear original scores inspired by works featured in Imaging After Photography. Composed and performed live in the galleries by students from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, the series combines visual and aural innovation, offering new perspectives on the exhibition. Please join us after..

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Ancaster Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Ancaster Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Ancaster Branch, 300 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. The April title is Still Life by Sarah Winman.

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Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Davis Library · 7501 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025, Plano, TX

To join the discussion online, click to register 2026 Reading List January 15 : God of the Woods by Liz Moore February 19: Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson March 19: The Lost House by Melissa Larsen April 16: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin May 21: All the...

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Kenilworth Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Kenilworth Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Kenilworth Branch , 103 Kenilworth Ave., N. The April title is By the Sea by Gurnah Abdulrazak.

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Neighborhood Community Day

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

Enjoy a free afternoon of art, music, poetry, curator talks, and family activities in celebration of the museum’s vibrant neighborhood. Participating organizations include DACAMERA, Houston Center for Photography, Inprint, The Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Watercolor Art Society, and Writers in..

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Drop-In Knitting and Crochet

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Hamilton Public Library has knitting and crochet programs for all ages and skill levels. Drop in with your current project and materials.

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Make and Create - Weaving with a Cardboard Loom

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.

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Craft at HPL - Macrame Planter Hanger

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Join an HPL Staff-led craft hour and learn how to do simple macrame techniques to create a Macrame planter. Supplies provided.

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🌱🖼️🧑‍🎨Budding Artists

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · West University Branch Library · 6108 Auden Street, Houston, TX · Ages 2+

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up. We want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section...

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Clothes Mending Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bring your damaged clothes and learn how to mend them. Sew a button, mend a small hole, sew a patch and hem pants. Small sewing kits, buttons, thread and cloth squares for patches provided.

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Make a Scene With StikBots (Ages 8 to 12)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

Use StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We'll show you how.

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Story Time at Georgian Acres - April

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park · 500 E Powell Ln., Austin, TX · Ages 3–5

Bring your little ones (ages 3–5) for a magical storytelling adventure under the trees! Location: Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park.

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Academy Performances, Plano Performances » Eurydice – Academy – Starcatchers Theatre, Willow Bend Center of the Arts

In 1 week · Apr 16 – Apr 20 · NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Black Box · 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano, TX, 75093, Plano, TX

Purchase TicketsShowtimes Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 PM Friday, April 17 at 7:30 PM Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 18 at 5:00 PM Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 PM Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 19 at 4:30 PM Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 PM Synopsis In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl...

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Make Minis

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Mini crafts are major fun. Bring small-scale creations to life using a variety of craft materials and everyday items. Supplies provided.

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Storytime with Ms. Carmen

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Pflugerville Public Library · 1008 W Pfluger St, Pflugerville, TX

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun—followed by a short, hands-on learning activity! Storytime helps build early literacy, language, and social skills by introducing letters, numbers, colors, animals, and more. We also include elements of other languages like Spanish,...

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Bilingual Story Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Farmers Branch Manske Library · 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish! We welcome children ages 3 and under, whether you know Spanish or would like to learn. ¡Cuentos, canciones y actividades en ambos idiomas Inglés y Español para niños de 0-3 años! Si te interesa aprender Español, esto es para...

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Cuentos Con Amigos - A Bilingual Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Euless Public Library · 201 N Ector Dr, Euless, TX

Hola! Join us for a bilingual storytime full of songs, stories, learning, and fun with Senorita/Miss Melissa! All ages are welcome! Hasta pronto amigos! ¡Hola! Acompáñanos a nuestra hora de cuentos ¡en inglés y en español! Llena de canciones, cuentos, aprendizaje y diversión con Miss Melissa!..

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Fun Ones and Twos Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · City of Allen · 305 Century Pkwy, Allen, TX · Ages 1–2

geared toward ages 1-2 with a caregiver.attendance is limited. each person attending the program must have a ticket, including adults and siblings. tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

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Explore Art at HPL - Portraiture

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Explore the fundamentals and creative potential of portraiture, drawing or creating representations of people. Whether working from observation, memory, or imagination, practice looking closely and expressing personality, mood and form through line, shape and colour. All skill levels welcome.

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Spark 5 Story Time w/ The Michelle Project

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Aldine Branch Library · 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX

Join the library and The Michelle Project for a special Saturday story time! These interactive story times are suitable for all ages and abilities. We’ll explore the world of early literacy through singing, talking, writing, playing, and reading! Each super fun educational adventure is inspired by..

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Outdoor Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Cedar Park Public Library · 550 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX

Read and sing with us! Join a librarian in the Main Courtyard for stories and songs. Please bring blankets and chairs for your own comfort. Outdoor Storytime is primarily for caregivers and children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome. In the event of bad weather, Storytime will take...