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blue sky with a blue bee and a yellow bee with title no bee like me written by ross neal illustrated by rahu mathan

Saturday Stories-"No Bee Like Me"

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience the inspiring true story of author Ross Neal's journey with Autism in his book, "No Bee Like Me." Neal will be here with his family to read his book, answer questions, a...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experience the inspiring true story of author Ross Neal's journey with Autism in his book, "No Bee Like Me." Neal will be here with his family to read his book, answer questions, and sign copies.

Lunar new year 2025

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bang! This family-friendly event is filled with craft-tastic fun for all ages. From making vibrant paper lanterns to creating festive zodiac ani...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bang! This family-friendly event is filled with craft-tastic fun for all ages. From making vibrant paper lanterns to creating festive zodiac animal decorations, there's something for everyone.

Book Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

This month's selection will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's selection will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Violin Class

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!Classes are 45 minutes and cover ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

craft

Leather Works Class

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

In this beginners workshop, students will learn about leather tools, types of leather and hand stitching. Students should walk away with completed leather pieces at the end of each...

Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

In this beginners workshop, students will learn about leather tools, types of leather and hand stitching. Students should walk away with completed leather pieces at the end of each class to take home!

411! library apps

How to Use Library Apps

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Did you know? The library has two apps that you can use to read, listen to, and watch library materials! Today, we are learning about Libby and Hoopla. We will help you understand ...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Did you know? The library has two apps that you can use to read, listen to, and watch library materials! Today, we are learning about Libby and Hoopla.

A variety of craft supplies on a multicolored background

Crafternoons

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.Here is what we are making this month: Jan 12 - Polar BearsJan 19 - MLK CraftJan 26 - Owls

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month: 

Jan 12 - Polar Bears

Jan 19 - MLK Craft

Jan 26 - Owls

CNY

Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The community is invited to come make a cool lantern and snake to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Snake!La comunidad está invitada a venir a hacer un farolillo y una serpien...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The community is invited to come make a cool lantern and snake to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Snake!

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - 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.

Career Launch Pad

Monday, January 27, 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.

 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

Senior Social Hour - Oak Street Health

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Participate in a medical information and resource session with Oak Street Health

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Participate in a medical information and resource session with Oak Street Health

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

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

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. 

An image of a castle coming out of a book.

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Senior Info Session: Medicare 101

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Event Details:

Learn all you need to know about Medicare in this info session. This presentation is brought to you by Oak Street Health. 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn all you need to know about Medicare in this info session.

 

This presentation is brought to you by Oak Street Health. 

Computer Assistance

One on One - Computer Assistance

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

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

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Learning Technology

Beginner Computer Class - Bilingual

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will teach a computer class that goes over the very basics of computing. Please join us for this free classContact:Community Outreach Speciali...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will teach a computer class that goes over the very basics of computing. Please join us for this free class

Contact:

American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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. 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
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.

 

Adults in a circle for support group meeting.

Preston Hollow Caregiver Support Group

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Find community, resources, and more during our Caregiver Support Group. This will be a safe environment for members to share and learn. This caregiver support group provides e...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Find community, resources, and more during our Caregiver Support Group. 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED en español

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West 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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
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.

Knitting

Knit Wits

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!(Crochet...if you must...)

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

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Career Launch Pad

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
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.