Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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. ...

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...

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...

Origami Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. In this workshop, you can learn how to create an origami wreath - then add details to make it a holiday ornament!   This Program Made Possible by the Friend...

Self-Care: Behind the Seams

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Practice self-care with crochet!   In the spirit of being kind to yourself, we’ve put together a program that allows teens to volunteer in crocheting scarves that will be donated to a women and children shelter. Along with helping others, ...

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...

Holiday Accent Pillow Craft

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Create a festive and Holiday pillow for your home! Make it cheerful, bright, or simple, just make it your own! Sewing, gluing, or folding, there are many ways to make this pillow. Beginner crafters welcome!  You will select from a preselecte...

Jewelry Making for Adults

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn how to create custom jewelry pieces using techniques taught by Dallas artist VET. Take home your custom made piece and keep for yourself or gift to a friend, perfect for the upcoming holiday season! All materials will be provided and will be av...

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

5:45pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.  ...

Renner Frankford Book Club - December moved to virtual!

5:45pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Renner Frankford Book Club is back in person at the library!   We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (except during major holidays).  Please join us!    Book Selections for the remainder of 2022:  July...

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.    ...