Name: Postponed to Jan. 25 - Acoustic Open Jam
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-18T15:30:00-06:00
Location: Audelia Road Branch Library

Postponed to Jan. 25 - Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm

Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.Explore your creative side, make new friends and learn a new yarn...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors

Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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

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!

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, January 18, 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.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.We will provide supplies; if the...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.Beginners: Do not w...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.

A photo of two frosted luminaries with pinecones in the background.

Family Crafternoon: Frosted Luminary

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Craft a frosted luminary as we celebrate the changing of the seasons and the upcoming holidays. Learn about how luminaries are used around the world in various celebrations. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Craft a frosted luminary as we celebrate the changing of the seasons and the upcoming holidays. Learn about how luminaries are used around the world in various celebrations.

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Programs

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?This month we will be readingLife in Motion by Misty CopelandDescriptionWhen she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community ce...

Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Life in Motion by Misty Copeland

Description

True Crime Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! This January,...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!

Kid's Art Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

Event Details:

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-f...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African American community. Learn about different sources used in...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Mystery Word Challenge

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm

Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

To celebrate National Thesaurus Day, how about some friendly competition? With a thesaurus in front of you, a timer ticking away, and a definition looking for it's word... do you h...

Required

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

To celebrate National Thesaurus Day, how about some friendly competition? With a thesaurus in front of you, a timer ticking away, and a definition looking for it's word... do you have what it takes? Guaranteed to get some laughs.

Violin Class

Saturday, January 18, 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!

Bigs and Littles

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Event Details:

This program will provide patrons with one-on-one time with their caregiver, support fine and gross motor skill development, help provide increased social interactions in a control...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

This program will provide patrons with one-on-one time with their caregiver, support fine and gross motor skill development, help provide increased social interactions in a controlled environment, support educational development, and support emoti

A variety of craft supplies on a multicolored background

Crafternoons

Sunday, January 19, 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

Poet Laureate - Office Hours

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

The Dallas Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert's Winter office hours.Please register here for a half-hour or full-hour session with Dr. Gabbert. When registering, please add in the comments...

Required

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

The Dallas Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert's Winter office hours.

Please register here for a half-hour or full-hour session with Dr. Gabbert. When registering, please add in the comments which session length you would prefer.

Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. 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

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

Description:

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

AARP TAX Service

All Day

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

Tax

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Tax

The Unveiling by Cre8ivesphere

All Day 1/21 - 2/6

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Cre8ivesphere: Imagination and originality stand as the core of Cre8ivesphere. We are a group of childhood friends celebrating life with an array of eclectic self-expressions....

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Cre8ivesphere:

Imagination and originality stand as the core of Cre8ivesphere. We are a group of childhood friends celebrating life with an array of eclectic self-expressions.

Exhibition: January - February

One on One - Computer Assistance

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:30am - 3:30pm

Prairie Creek - Computer Area 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 - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Prism Health North Texas

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Prairie Creek - Lobby at Prairie Creek Branch

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment Navigators will assess your eligibil...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

Toddler Storytime - Early Edition

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood 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 *All Storytime's in a week are ...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

Senior Weekly Walking Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch

Program Type:

Seniors

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Event Details:

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Seniors

Event Details:

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace!

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