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Kneeling in a garden wearing gloves and planting a leafy vegetable

Fall Garden Prep

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Fall is right around the corner, and that means leaves will fall and temperatures will drop, but that doesn’t mean the garden fun will stop.

A group of string instrument musicians playing to a full audience

Celebrating Culture Series: Sombati World Music

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: 2nd Floor (Main Area)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Arts, Performances
Event Details:

Experience the evolution and blending of music from Europe to America with the phenomenal Sombati!

Books lined up on a table for a book sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Are you looking for amazing discounts on books? Check out the Friends of the NRH Library's Book Sale and grab some books at a great price while supporting literacy events and services in the community.

A portrait of author Elizabeth Crook with the cover of her book "The Madstone"

Behind the Book: Texas Edition with Elizabeth Crook

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: 2nd Floor (Main Area)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Join us at the NRH Library for an engaging discussion with Elizabeth Crook, an award-winning Texas novelist, about her most recent book, The Madstone.

A man in a white button up shirt playing a saxophone

Celebrating Culture Series: Jazz Bytes Performance

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: 2nd Floor (Reading Room)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Arts, Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy a cozy autumnal evening listening to and grooving with the award-winning Jazz Bytes!

Folklorico dancers in colorful traditional dress

Celebrating Culture Series: Ballet Folklorico DFW

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: 2nd Floor (Main Area)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Arts, Performances
Event Details:

November 1st is the start of the Day of the Dead celebrations, and Ballet Folklorico DFW will be putting on a special performance to celebrate with us! Please join us for a spectacular event!

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Computer Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the most basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

Scroll Saw and Drill Press Basics

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our scroll saw and drill press in this free introductory class.
Scroll saws are an excellent woodworking tool that can easily handle even intricate curves. Our instructor will show you everything you need to know to get started!

In this class, you’ll learn:

  • Tools available in The Maker Space
  • Safety and best practices for the scroll saw, drill press, and other hand tools
  • How to load material on the scroll saw and drill press
  • How to change the scroll saw blade and adjust the tension
  • Troubleshooting tips for common issues

For ages 17+.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Computer Basics

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the most basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

Plant Prop and Swap

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Add new plant varieties to your home, share cuttings, and meet fellow plant lovers in our community! Both rooted and unrooted cuttings of indoor and outdoor plants are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.

Sewing Machine Basics

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

  • Parts of the sewing machine
  • How to thread the sewing machine
  • How to wind and load the bobbin
  • Different types of stitches
  • Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Craft Supply Swap

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, The Maker Spot
Event Details:

Do you have leftover craft supplies? Join us for a Craft Supply Swap in The Maker Spot. Bring your new or gently used craft supplies to trade, chat with fellow crafters, and make great connections. The event is come and go.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Open Art Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have an idea for a craft or art project you’ve been wanting to try? Are you looking for a time and a place to work on your works in progress?

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.

books + brews

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join our nonfiction book club for curious minds!

Enjoy a lively discussion as we explore a variety of topics. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at a local coffee shop or bar in North Richland Hills. New members are always welcome! If you'd like to participate but haven't had the chance to read the book, don't worry—just come ready to share your ideas and meet the group.

Book- Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond

3D Printing Basics

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Container Gardening

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

If you have a balcony, patio, or a sunny windowsill, you can grow beautiful flowers, herbs, and vegetables.

Pinterest Party: Paper Quilling

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to get creative? Our Pinterest Party crafting events are a great opportunity for adults to socialize while enjoying a simple, fun craft together. No supplies or experience are needed—just come ready to chat and create! No registration required; available while supplies last.

Paper Quilling Snowflake Ornament

Learn the meditative craft of paper quilling and create a beautiful ornament for the winter season.  

Book Break

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Like to read? Want to meet new people? Join us for Book Break, an afternoon book club for adults who enjoy reading, connecting, and having fun! The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. to discuss books from a variety of genres. All are welcome!

View the current reading schedule.

Book: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

DIY Native Wildflower Seedbombs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Making seedbombs to help native wildflowers flourish is a fun way to spread color and joy in your community. Attendees will learn how to make seedbombs and take some home with them just in time to have them bloom by spring!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.