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Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing video games?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to games such as Roblox, Mario Run, Sonic and much more!

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing video games?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to games such as Roblox, Mario Run, Sonic and much more!

Canvas y Cultura: Fred Villanueva

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los artistas y estilos que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los artistas y estilos que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte. 

Penguin Huddle

Story & Craft: Penguin Huddle

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.  January's Book: Penguin Huddle&nb...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

January's Book: Penguin Huddle  By Ross Montgomery  

 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own advent...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

DIY Factory Leather Stamping

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

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

Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

¿Habla español?

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

Book Club Picture

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will fi...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identific...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación. 

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Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

Get Started with your genealogy - family tree with old family pictures

Get Started with Your Genealogy

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Discover your genealogy story!If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & His...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Discover your genealogy story!

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Cover art

White Rock Hills Book Club - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

    Please join us for a evening conversation about this month's selection:  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride   ...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

 

 

Please join us for a evening conversation about this month's selection: 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride

 

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.Suggested ages: 0-18 months 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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...

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.