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This event is in the "Family" group
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Art
All Day
10/26–10/31
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate the rich and diverse artistic traditions of Hispanic cultures.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Cindy J Holmes Presents: Bedtime Stories And Other Tales
All Day
10/26–10/30
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
In my artistic practice, I often view my figures as mannequins, strategically placed to narrate the tales I wish to convey.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jun-Dec
1
2025
Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas
All Day
6/1–12/1
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Exhibit
Event Details:
The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Scavenger Hunt Week: Spooky Halloween
All Day
10/21–11/1
Audelia Road - Lobby
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Lobby
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
All Day
10/24–10/31
Hampton-Illinois - Exhibit Space
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Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Exhibit Space
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Can you find all the creatures hiding around the library? TREAT yourself to our spooky scavenger hunt this Halloween season!
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Snag a Pup : Papercraft Puppies
All Day
10/20–11/10
Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Papercraft Puppy time! Snag a paper pup when you check out 10 books. Limited to two per family per week.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Pumpkin Contest
All Day
10/28–11/4
Renner-Frankford - Lobby
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Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Lobby
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
To get into the Halloween spirit, Renner Frankford staff decorated some pumpkins. Now you get to judge us and choose your favorite pumpkin!
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Family,
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Community & City Engagement,
Early Literacy,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
These events could be creepy, kooky, mysterious or spooky, but they will be a lot of Halloween fun in October! Check out some of our Halloween-themed programming at Dallas Public Library locations.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
In Stitches
10:00am–12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
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Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Toddler Craft
11:45am–12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
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Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Stay after our story time to do a themed toddler/preschool craft! We will start as soon as story time is over so expect us to start closer to 11am!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Four Days of Fright Halloween Movie Marathon
1:00pm–3:30pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate spooky season with the fun horror films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!
Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; films, times, and room are subject to change.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Chinese Mahjong Club
1:00pm–3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
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Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Knit Wits
1:30pm–3:30pm
Lakewood - Computer Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Computer Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library! (Crochet...if you must...)
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Learning to Quilt
2:00pm–4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Experience the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet. Materias needed for class: Sewing Tread Quilting Thread Quilting Pins Drawn Pattern
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Video Game Club
3:30pm–4:15pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Origami Spooky Claws
4:00pm–4:45pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us for a frightfully fun Origami Spooky Claws activity! We'll be folding, crafting, and creeping our way into Halloween.
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
4:00pm–4:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking to creep into the fall spirit?
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Afterschool Craft: Paint Your Own Pumpkin
4:00pm–5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Paint your own plastic pumpkin. Get as creative as you want!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Biome in a Jar
4:00pm–5:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Explore a different biome each session through a brief reading and visual examples, then create your own biome scene inside a jar using art materials. This hands-on program blends creativity and environmental education.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Learn to Sew: Monster Mash
5:00pm–6:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Zombies! Gnomes! And silly Sock Eating Monsters! It doesn't matter if you are a sewing expert or never used a needle before, we would love for you to join us to make a simple monster stuffed animal.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Mahjong Mania!
5:15pm–7:00pm
Skyline - Classroom
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Skyline Branch
Room:
Skyline - Classroom
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Tarot 101
6:00pm–7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
This workshop series is designed to take beginners on an in-depth journey through the different cards and what each represents.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
English Practice Lounge/ Sala de Práctica de Inglés
6:00pm–7:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking for a relaxed, friendly place to practice English?
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Intro to Tarot
6:00pm–7:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get into the spirit of the season with our introduction to tarot! Learn about the history of tarot, how to read the cards, and what to expect from a reading!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
28
2025
Tue
Conversational Spanish
6:30pm–7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Say hola to a new skill! This series offers a fun and practical way to dive into conversational Spanish.
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