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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Audelia Road Branch

Dallas West Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lakewood Branch

Mountain Creek Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)

Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)

Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Audelia Road - In Library

Audelia Road - Lobby

Dallas West - Auditorium

Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Fretz Park - In Library

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Hampton-Illinois - Exhibit Space

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lakewood - Auditorium

Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Mountain Creek - Study Room

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

No room assigned

All Day

Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton

All Day 11/12–11/26

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas

All Day 6/1–12/1

Adult (18+)

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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.

Scavenger Hunt Week: Autumn Fun

11/17/2025 @ 12:00am–11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm

Family

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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!

Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/16–11/23

School Age (ages 6-12)

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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 help I-Am-Sam find his Green Eggs and Ham? Look for all of Dr. Seuss' most famous characters in this library scavenger hunt!

Snag a Pup : Papercraft Puppies

All Day 11/12–11/26

Family

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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.

Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/15–1/10

Teen (ages 13-17)

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!

Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22–12/31

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

10:00am

Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am

Family

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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!

Potted Planting

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

10:15am

10:30am

Genealogical Best Practices Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Yarn Arts

10:30am–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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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:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

10:45am

11:00am

Voice Class

11:00am–11:45am

Family

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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!

Sam The Magic Man

11:00am–12:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Visit the Lakewood Branch to meet Sam the Magic Man and enjoy a magic show like no other! With his quick wit and mesmerizing tricks, he is sure to have everyone laughing and amazed in wonder.

11:15am

11:30am

Sensory Cloud Play

11:30am–12:30pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Soft, squishy, and full of fun—cloud dough is perfect for curious little hands! Toddlers can explore textures, mold shapes, and spark their creativity during this playful sensory adventure.

Messy fun guaranteed—dress for play!

11:45am

12:00pm

DIY Gingerbread House

12:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and build your very own mini gingerbread house. This hands-on activity is perfect for holiday lovers who enjoy crafting.

12:15pm

12:30pm

Memory Flower Kits Workshop

12:30pm–3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

The workshop, titled The Crown {corona}, La Muerte y Yo: What if the grief doesn't go away? ¿Y si es la medicina? {medicine} invites participants into a shared space of remembrance and healing.

12:45pm

1:00pm

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family

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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!

Acoustic Open Jam

1:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Fretz Park Fall Festival

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get into the spirit of the season with us as we celebrate all things Autumn at the Fretz Park Fall Festival!

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Seniors

Event Details:

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Arte y Cultura / Art & Culture: Andy Warhol

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura a través de su arte en esta serie de talleres de arte. Aprenda sobre Andy Warhol, artista que fue un referente del movimiento pop ar

Holiday STEAM @BKR!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get an early start on celebrating the Holidays! Holiday themed STEAM project to encourage hands-on creativity while school is out!

1:15pm

1:30pm

Kudrat Rangi Birangi: the Sonic Colors of Nature

1:30pm–3:00pm

Family, Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Sangeet Millennium Ensemble presents “Kudrat Rangi Birangi: the Sonic Colors of Nature,” an interactive world music performance with visuals that showcase the traditional music and dance of South Asia and the Middle East, with references to

Chess & Board Game Club

1:30pm–3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All game boards will be provided by library staff!

Puzzles also available!

Braiding Workshop

1:30pm–3:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Box Braids, Twists, Cornrows, and more. Come learn to braid your hair at this special workshop.

Bring a friend or dummy to practice on, and your own hair product! Combs and elastics will be provided.

1:45pm

2:00pm

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family

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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!

2:15pm

2:30pm

Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:


SEPTEMBER	Orbital by Samantha Harvey
OCTOBER	The Known World by Edward P.

2:45pm

3:00pm

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm

Family

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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!

3:15pm

3:30pm

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