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Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/9 - 1/11
Community Events
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!  This series of workshops is for current 8th grade students interested in auditioning for the&n...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle

12/30/2024 @ 9:00am to 01/04/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Invitation for "A Quest for the Ring"

A Quest for the Ring

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Go on your very own quest to destroy the ring with this interactive scavenger hunt. This is a unique way to celebrate the life of J.R.R. Tolkien on his birthday. A letter from a ve...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Go on your very own quest to destroy the ring with this interactive scavenger hunt. This is a unique way to celebrate the life of J.R.R. Tolkien on his birthday.

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 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.

 

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take ...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Friday, January 3, 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. 

STStories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read! Suggested ages: 3 years and younger ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 3 años y menor.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!Suggested ages: 3 years and younger¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niño...

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

"Storytime" graphic with a stack of books and cartoon animals

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime Graphic

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Chair Yoga cover image featuring the silhouette of a person performing a stretch on a chair

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more supp...

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:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Interactive Story Hour

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

🙇🏼Exercise with your little ones 🧘🏾This is an amazing opportunity for families and kids to enjoy story hour through Dance, yoga, and gratitude. The stories will share about dances ...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

🙇🏼Exercise with your little ones 🧘🏾

Mini Zumba Icon

Mini Zumba

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

The week is over, let's get the wiggles out as we gear up for the weekend! Grab the kiddos and get in a little movement, a little yoga, and a little Zumba - all kid friendly.This p...

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

The week is over, let's get the wiggles out as we gear up for the weekend! Grab the kiddos and get in a little movement, a little yoga, and a little Zumba - all kid friendly.

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Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music.Suggested ages: 3 - 6

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

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music.

Suggested ages: 3 - 6

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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, but all are welcome.

One-on-One Computer Help

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Seniors, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Get computer and tech help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: Setting up a device, such as a phone or tablet (bring your own ...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors, Technology
Event Details:

Get computer and tech help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff.  

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

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff.  

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Color Me Calm

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Computer assistance

Computer Assistant/Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English By appointment only.

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

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English

By appointment only.

silver laptop computer on a desk

Computer Tutor

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. Appointments are av...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. 

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Mahjong Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjo...

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

1 on 1 tech help

Career Launchpad/1 on 1 Tech Help

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Study Room B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged ...

Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.