Meet Santa's Reindeer

10:30am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - CenterPark
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

The library will have an extra special guest...one of Santa's reindeers! Join us outside in CenterPark Garden for a Christmas story and a chance to take a picture with the reindeer and sleigh. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy 

Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate

11:00am–7:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The first Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will hold office hours for aspiring poets in the city of Dallas! These sessions are designed to help Dallas poets work on individual poems and to eventually create a poetry manuscript.

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Henri

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

After School Cinema: Up!

3:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 pm for a free family friendly movie screening!

Beyond Words with the DMA

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Find your artistic voice by joining educators and artists from the Dallas Museum of Art to explore techniques, be inspired by amazing works of art and artists, and to level up your skills to expand your creativity toolkit!

Chess for ages 7+

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday to learn how to play Chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

SMARTies Corner: Color Science

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

How can you create 24 different colors using only red, yellow and blue water? Experiment by adding droplets of these primary colors to the 24 tiny mixing cups and to make a splash.

After School LEGOs!

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school by playing with LEGOs with us at Dallas West Library!

¡Relájese después de un largo día en la escuela jugando con LEGO con nosotros en Dallas West Library!

DIY Keychains

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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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:

Personalize and decorate your very own keychain! Keep for yourself or gift to a friend! All materials available while supplies last. 

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.