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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
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)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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
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
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
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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
29
2025
Wed
Crochet for a Cause
11:00am–12:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
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Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
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 "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?
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This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Voice Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Tarot Card Workshop for Beginners
1:00pm–3:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library
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Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Branch
Room:
Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Curious about tarot but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to dip your toes into the mystical world of tarot cards!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Violin Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
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
29
2025
Wed
Trivia Day
2:00pm–3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
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Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Halloween Movie: Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo!
3:00pm–4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
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 B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
It's that time of the year again join us as we watch a scary movie Happy Halloween! Scooby-Doo!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long
3:30pm–4:45pm
Skyline - Classroom
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Library Branch:
Skyline Branch
Room:
Skyline - Classroom
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
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
29
2025
Wed
Ukulele Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Boardgames!
4:00pm–4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B
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Library Branch:
Highland Hills Branch
Room:
Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
American Mah Jongg
4:00pm–6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄 These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Chess Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Oct
29
2025
Wed
Guitar Lessons for Beginners
6:30pm–7:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Strum up some fun at the library! Join our beginner guitar lessons, where you'll learn the basics of chords, rhythm, and more. Beginner Guitar lessons for Ages 12 and up. Check our calendar for dates and times.
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