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Career LaunchPad

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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, Seniors
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, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Sensory Platime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session! Sensory Playtime offer pre-school children of all abilities (sug...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
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

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
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.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
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. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
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. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
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. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Holiday Centerpiece Creations

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Creating your own holiday centerpiece is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the holiday season. So grab those hot glue guns and those jingle bells! Whether you...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Creating your own holiday centerpiece is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the holiday season. So grab those hot glue guns and those jingle bells!

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes singing ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Tutor

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Healthy Relationships 101 presented by the Genesis Women's Shelter

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic Violence, Genesis Women's Shelter will be here to provide information and resources to help.  Genesis Women's Shelter wa...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic Violence, Genesis Women's Shelter will be here to provide information and resources to help. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Master Naturalists Presents: Mountain Lions and Ocelots

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover fascinating news about mountain lions and ocelots in this month's Master Naturalist Presents.  Learn about what has transpired for both of these amazing, beautiful ca...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Discover fascinating news about mountain lions and ocelots in this month's Master Naturalist Presents.  Learn about what has transpired for both of these amazing, beautiful cats and what lies ahead, presented by Monica Morrison of Texas Nativ

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided. This class is beginn...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Macrame Plant Hangers

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be ...

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

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be walking us through using poetry and writing as a way to work throug

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Holiday Memory Painting

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Relive your favorite holiday memories and preserve them in paint with this holiday painting program for the whole family. Whatever holiday is your favorite to celebrate, express yo...

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

Relive your favorite holiday memories and preserve them in paint with this holiday painting program for the whole family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Photos with Santa!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring on the joy and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa and send them to all your loved ones! this holiday season. 

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

Bring on the joy and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa and send them to all your loved ones! this holiday season. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Social Connection: Photo Frame Craft

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Participants will use various objects such as shells, buttons, and glass beads to construct decorative photo frames. *While supplies ...

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Participants will use various objects such as shells, buttons, and glass beads to construct decorative photo frames.

*While supplies last.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
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. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
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. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 co...

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Ask a Chef! / Pregúntele a un chef!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The community is invited to come and enjoy a cooking demonstration from Chef Paulina of Common Threads! This program will be in English and Spanish! La comunidad está invitad...

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

The community is invited to come and enjoy a cooking demonstration from Chef Paulina of Common Threads!

This program will be in English and Spanish!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Letters To Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season at our "Letters to Santa" event! Children of all ages can meet and greet Santa Claus, take memorable photos, and write heartfelt letters ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season at our "Letters to Santa" event! Children of all ages can meet and greet Santa Claus, take memorable photos, and write heartfelt letters to Santa.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Science Experiment Saturdays: Holiday Lava Lamps

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

This December, kids can get festive with science! In this hands-on session, they’ll create their own holiday-themed lava lamps, exploring fun chemistry concepts like density and im...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This December, kids can get festive with science! In this hands-on session, they’ll create their own holiday-themed lava lamps, exploring fun chemistry concepts like density and immiscibility.