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Family Movie Day

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun! This month we will be showing Happy Feet!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun! This month we will be showing Happy Feet!

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New Year, New Me

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Ready for a New Year?

Do you have goals or ideas for the New Year?

Let's put them into action by creating a vision board for the year!

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

Ready for a New Year?

Do you have goals or ideas for the New Year?

Let's put them into action by creating a vision board for the year!

Guitar Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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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:

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Fretz Park Branch's 50th Birthday Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Fretz Park Branch is turning 50!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fretz Park Branch is turning 50!

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NASA Astro Camp

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Blast off into a universe of fun and discovery! NASA Astro Camp lands for a family-friendly day packed with hands-on STEM activities that explore space, science, and technology.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Blast off into a universe of fun and discovery! NASA Astro Camp lands for a family-friendly day packed with hands-on STEM activities that explore space, science, and technology.

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The Art of Shape

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired! The Nasher Sculpture Center will bring a fun, hands-on art program for all ages to the library.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired! The Nasher Sculpture Center will bring a fun, hands-on art program for all ages to the library.   

Keyboard Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Art Lab: Make Something!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

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

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

Movement Saturday!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

Violin Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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

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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!

Chess Club

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

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Winter Movie: Ice Age (2002)

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Synopsis:

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Crafternoon

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Guitar Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Guitar Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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

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Keyboard Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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

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Voice Class

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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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!

Violin Class

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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:

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After School Cinema

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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

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Keyboard Class

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Ukulele Class

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Keyboard Class

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!