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American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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. 

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

 

American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library 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. 

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

 

Job Skills Class

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.Course Highlights:Resume and Job A...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

Coffee Cup with uno cards, puzzle, and marker clip art

Coffee with Friends Social

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.Our cozy gathe...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.

Digital Skills Literacy Training

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Event Details:

Boost your digital know-how.CARDBoard Project and AARP are excited to bring Free Digital Skills Training to the PRAIRIE CREEK LIBRARY.Our Digital skills training program has empowe...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Boost your digital know-how.

CARDBoard Project and AARP are excited to bring Free Digital Skills Training to the PRAIRIE CREEK LIBRARY.

Knitting

Knit Wits

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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
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

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library 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 - 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.

craft

Winter break Activity: New Years Noise makers!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Today we will be celebrating the last day of the year together by making our own new years noise makers and having our own little countdown! Hoy celebraremos juntos el último dí...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Today we will be celebrating the last day of the year together by making our own new years noise makers and having our own little countdown!

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English Conversation / Ingles Conversación

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group! ¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

gold balloons and confetti on a white floor

New Years Eve in Crete

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year with Zeus, the father of Greek Mythology! Crete, the birthplace of Zeus, is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and is home to some of the mos...

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

Celebrate the New Year with Zeus, the father of Greek Mythology! Crete, the birthplace of Zeus, is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 C...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 C...

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 C...

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.

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Crafternoon: New Year's Celebration Blowers

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

It might be colder outside, but you can warm up inside and do a fun craft while you are at it! This month's frosty crafts are sure to please and be a fun afternoon out of the cold....

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It might be colder outside, but you can warm up inside and do a fun craft while you are at it! This month's frosty crafts are sure to please and be a fun afternoon out of the cold.

snack

Winter Break Snack (Merienda de vacaciones de invierno)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Refuel during winter break with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.Recarga en...

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:

Refuel during winter break with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

After School STEAM

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math themed activity every Tuesday at 4PM at the library!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math themed activity every Tuesday at 4PM at the library!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
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 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Refuel 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 Foo...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel 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.

A cartoon neon karaoke sign on a navy brick wall. There are 2 cartoon neon microphones laying in an X shape on the left side of the wall. On the right side is the word “karaoke” in pink cartoon neon letters and underlined in yellow.

After School Karaoke

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Step up to the mic and unleash your inner rock star as you sing along to a wide selection of popular songs, from chart-topping hits to beloved classics. Whether you're a pop diva, ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Step up to the mic and unleash your inner rock star as you sing along to a wide selection of popular songs, from chart-topping hits to beloved classics.

D&D Dice and Map

Oneshot D&D

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Study Room at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination.

The words "Habla Español" on a white background

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Español
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. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

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

English class.

English Language Learning

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch, Vickery Park Branch, Online Programs, Community Events
Closing
Branches:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch, Vickery Park Branch, Online Programs, Community Events
computer class

Career LaunchPad

Wednesday, January 1, 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. 

Cancelled
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.