Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate

11:00am - 7:00pm
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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. This is...

Sounds of the Season - Presented by the Dallas Public Library Chamber Orchestra

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Dallas Library chamber Orchestra would like to share some music of the season, and some other selections, to bring some joy to those who attend.  We hope to see you there! ...

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Roux

3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.  Roux is a registered the...

STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us at Vickery Park for Fall Steam Programming!  This program is for school age children to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Come and have fun with us at Vickery Park! ...

After School Cinema: Nightmare Before Christmas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry missio...

Chess for ages 7+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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! ...

Crafting Call - Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Take an afternoon break and enjoy learning how to build simple crafts. This month's craft: small Christmas trees created using popsicle sticks and other common crafting items. Perfect for hanging as an ornament on your family's real Christmas tree! A...

Crafty Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate winter season!  Join us after school at the North Oak Cliff Library to decorate a fun snowman craft. Ages 5 and up invited.  Take home what you make.  All Supplies will be provided. While supplies last. (Limit of 15) Su...

Kids Art Studio: LED Holiday Cards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Create a holiday card to brighten a loved one's holiday season while learning a little bit about circuitry. Supplies are limited and are first come, first serve. ...

Reading Circles

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Tuesday after school from 4-5pm for a fun circle of reading with kids your age! Take turns reading a new story out loud and earn a small prize from your librarian friends.   Provided by the Friends o...

DIY for Kids: Hydro-Dipped Ornaments

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us as we decorate holiday ornaments in a cool, unique way! Just like snowflakes, no two ornaments will come out the same way, and you will have special ornaments to decorate your home for the holiday season. We will be "hydro-dipping" differe...

DIY Holiday Ornaments

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Spread some holiday cheer with holiday ornaments made from scratch! Learn crafty ways to design a holiday ornament to decorate your home! All materials are available while supplies last.  This program is made possible by the Friends of the...

Photos with Santa!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get a takeaway instant fuji photo with Santa! Visit with Santa and his elves, share your holiday wishes, and have your picture taken with the big man himself. These make great keepsakes to print or share with friends and family.    ...