This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

9:00am - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Search the library for winter pictures and earn a surprise!

Feeling stuck? Ask the librarians for a hint!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.

 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Computer Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

1-on-1 Computer Help

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Bilingual Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.  This class is taught in Spanish and English

Fridays, by appointment only.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launchpad

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff.  

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Rhythm and Play (Ritmo y juegos)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every first and third Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. 

Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Mahjong Club

11:30am - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launchpad/1 on 1 Tech Help

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Feel-Good Friday: Yoga & Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

Aging Artfully

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A creative space that encourages artistic expression through various multi-media formats. Take up a brush, a pencil, a crayon, a marker, or a magazine and bring your imagination to life.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Winter Break Activity: Ojo de Dios craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Ward off evil spirits and thoughts with your very own Ojo de Dios! Welcome in the new year with your special safety totem!

Presented by Cara Mia Theater!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Computer Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Workforce Solutions Resource Table

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Get help with finding jobs and entering or re-entering the workforce, or other assistance with resumes and cover letters.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Cast On! Crochet Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you enjoy watch anime and reading manga then visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to read, watch and discuss all things manga and anime related.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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