Scrabble Tournaments

All Day
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teams play Scrabble and enjoy friendly competition.

Nordstrom NorthPark Kids’ Shoe-Tying Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Offsite
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!! 

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We offer free math tutoring to K-12th graders. The program uses its own materials for each grade level and also helps kids with their homework and class materials.

 

The Knitting Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Puppet Play with Sandy Shrout Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Storytime Steps
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Premiere puppeteer Sandra Shrout will be performing a special show that will entertain the whole family.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

Royal Holiday Party

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate the season and learn about programs and upcoming events. Refreshments will be served.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

Crafty Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Crochet for a Cause

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all crocheting enthusiasts and inquirers!  

Early Literacy Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Guided meditation classes.

Nutcracker Puzzle Room

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Can you find the clues and solve the mystery  before the curtain goes up?

Vintage Holiday Movies for Adults

11:00am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a classic Holiday movie this Season at the Kleberg Rylie Library starting this Saturday, Dec 1st at 11am.  We will be showing a variety of the classic holiday films to enjoy so check out the schedule below - BYO Snacks!

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar: Arthur Christmas

11:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Gingerbread Houses on the Hill

11:30am - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

HAPPY HOILDAYS     

Crafts @ The Creek - A Shade of Relaxation: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Had a tough week? Relax at the library as you learn to paint with watercolors. No stress, just beautiful colors.

Nutcracker Puzzle Room

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Can you find the clues and solve the mystery  before the curtain goes up?

Winter Wonderland Party

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Join us for a festive family event with fun crafts, photo booth, games & cool prizes. 

Club de Crochet

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Crafts in the Afternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, do you like making crafts? Join us and create something special on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your friends and get crafty!

CRAFTS WITH KERRI/MANUALIDADES CON KERRI

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Holiday Yule Ball

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the holidays in Harry Potter style, decorating wands, getting sorted in your House, cookie decorating and other fun activities.  A free book for children participating followed by the showing of a Harry Potter movie.  &nbs

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the library staff and express yourself through painting with the help of our Artist in Residence. We will have the supplies, you bring the creativity. For adults 18+

Crafty Day

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Saturday is Crafty Day at the Forest Green Branch.  Come on in and make crafts with us every Saturday!

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Holiday Crafts with Regal Cottage Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Regina Frydman of Regal Cottage will provide the royal touch to your eco-friendly craft-making surprise!

Polar Express Conductor Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come join in the holiday season with this fun and interactive program. Conductor Phil takes us on a journey with the Polar Express !  Stay for a fun holiday treat after the show. All families welcome.

Teen Board Games

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love Anime?? Want to meet more tenns who love Anime like you do? Come to Prairie Creek Branch Library for Anime Club! Watch Anime, talk about Anime, and discuss Anime/Manga books. Enjoy friendly competion with Teen Board Games!

Toastmasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

Children's Winter Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come join the Hampton-Illinois LIbrary for winter crafts and stories.

Winter Extravaganza

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy some classic holiday songs and join in the singing fun. 

All ages welcome. 

African American Genealogical Interest Group

2:00pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas West Room (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

Nutcracker Puzzle Room

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Can you find the clues and solve the mystery  before the curtain goes up?

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Equalitea: Trans Experiences

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for tea and conversations about the transgender experience in Dallas. Learn more about local resources and hear from transgender Texans about their experiences in work, politics, and life.

Dallas Museum of Art

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Museum of Art gave out information and answered questions regarding the Museum.

STEAM in Action: Catch that Gingerbread Man!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

Best for ages 6 and up!

Diversita Youth Christmas Recital

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Gaming In The Library

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let’s get together and play!

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

Nutcracker Puzzle Room

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Can you find the clues and solve the mystery  before the curtain goes up?

White Rock Hills Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an after school program to have group viewings of classic works in anime, samplings of new and old releases, and movie nights featuring pieces by director