Day Calendar

Perk up the mind and pour on the fun! Sip on a warm cup of coffee while piecing together puzzles and sharing friendly conversation.

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

Enjoy some Marvel films to close out the year!

9:30 a.m. - Thunderbolts*

11:30 a.m. - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

1:30 p.m. - Captain America: Brave New World

Play in a sensory-friendly way!

English Language Learning 

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

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

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Long Nights got you down? Come craft Yule Logs just in time for the Winter Solstice! Learn about the ancient Scandinavian traditions of Yule and create a new tradition for yourself.

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Celebrate the holiday season with our winter social event.  We'll be playing holiday music, doing holiday crafts and we'll have photos with Santa Claus.  

Join us for a family art activity centered around December holidays and wintertime!

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This months movie is Despicable Me 4. 

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Come learn about The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann and its many versions. The Dallas Black Dance Academy will talk about their version which highlights Tchaikovsky's Suite and Duke Ellington's Suite. It will make for a very sweet afternoon.

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family. 

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!

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.

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play tabletop games. Join the fun and meet new people as we play adventure-themed games. Titles include: 

Learn about the origins of the wooden Nutcrackers and enjoy a festive time of painting and decorating their own to take home. 

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Snapshot those beautiful family moments just in time for the holidays with a free family portrait session provided by the Dallas Public Library. A photographer will be on-site to conduct individual photo sessions with each family. 

🎁Prepare for your holiday gift giving!🎁

Capture the beauty of the autumn season and bring a personalized touch to your holiday decor with our DIY Decor Series and the second installation: Book Page Wreath!

Explore the rich history and cultural context behind global holidays. This series focuses on knowledge and creativity so you can learn something new.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly Christmas Tree Twirlers craft!
Create your own festive spinner using paper plates and simple supplies.
Bring the holiday cheer home with this easy, hands-on activity!

Want to make your gifts extra eco-friendly this year?

Have a few last minute things you still need to wrap? 

Join us for a festive and fun-filled gathering as we wrap gifts, share laughter, and celebrate the season of giving! Whether you're a master wrapper or just here for the tape and good company, everyone is welcome.

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

Take a photo with the Grinch, join him for storytime, and get creative with cheerful holiday crafts!

Get ready for Kwanzaa by making a hanging kinara ornament with this simple craft.

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Accidental Mistress by Aya DeLeon 

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Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.