Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am
Family
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:

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Voice Class

11:00am–11:45am
Family
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:

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Power of Progress: Literary and Art Community Showcase

11:00am–3:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Power of Progress: Literary and Innovation Community Showcase is an event designed to highlight innovative forms of literary expression within the community.

Black History Month Presentation at BLK

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

February is Black History Month. Learn more about black history in Dallas by coming to the Black History Presentation at the Lancaster Kiest branch.

Family Movie Day

12:00pm–1:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun! This month we will be watching Disney's The Princess and the Frog!

Black History Month Community Event

12:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate culture, creativity, and community at our Black History Month Community Event! Join us for an inspiring day filled with local vendors, live performances, and family-friendly activities that honor and highlight Black hist

Robotics Program

12:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Technibots Robotics Team will teach coding and robot building for students ages 6-12.

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
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:

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Jazz Concert with the Rob Holbert Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fretz Park Branch Library is excited to welcome the Rob Holbert Group, members of the City of Dallas Community Arts Program, for an afternoon jazz performance!  

Around the World in 80 Minutes

1:00pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate Jules Verne's Birthday (February 8) with a program that follows the path of Phileas Fogg! Learn about geography and other cultures as we embark on a worldwide adventure.

Family Crafternoon: Valentine's Day Cards

1:00pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Create memories as we craft Valentine's Day Cards and learn about the history of Valentine's Day! So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun! 

Community Trading Card Game Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have Pokemon cards? What about Magic the Gathering cards? This space is for you! We can help you build a deck, pair you up to battle against new foes, and we can even teach you the basics of how to play. Bring a friend, bring two!

Family Movie Matinee: Elio

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

January 3: The Smurfs

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Go for Gold: Winter Olympic Kickoff Bash

1:30pm–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Go for Gold Olympics party at the library! Experience the thrill of the games as we celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

My Furry Valentine Adoption

1:30pm–3:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Fall in love this Valentine’s season! 💕 Join us for a Dog & Cat Free Adoption Event with adorable pets from Dallas Animal Services.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family
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:

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Field Goal Fun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kick off Super Bowl spirit with some crafty fun! Families will huddle up to create mini football goal posts using simple materials, then decorate them in game-day style.

Movement Saturday!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
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:

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