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Movie Mania: Wonder Woman

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an Ameri...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.

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Saturday Movies

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library! Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Vive Pawsitive with Nova Pangea

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Fretz Park Branch is honored to collaborate with Nova Pangea and Dallas Animal Services in the second event of the VIVE PAWETRY festival! This community event will feature...

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

The Fretz Park Branch is honored to collaborate with Nova Pangea and Dallas Animal Services in the second event of the VIVE PAWETRY festival! 

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Central Chess Club

Central Chess Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, February 22, 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.

A Joyful Noise: Black History Choir Performance

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate black history at Kleberg Rylie featuring selections from the South Dallas Concert Choir!Black History Choir Performance is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office ...

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

Celebrate black history at Kleberg Rylie featuring selections from the South Dallas Concert Choir!

Black History Choir Performance is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, February 22, 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.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, February 22, 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.

Crafternoon: Watercolor Snowy Mountains

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Take inspiration from nature and use watercolor paints and other craft materials to create a snowy mountain backed by a colorful winter sky. Materials provided while supplies ...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Take inspiration from nature and use watercolor paints and other craft materials to create a snowy mountain backed by a colorful winter sky. 

Kid's Zumba

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

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Nostalgia Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader? Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different? This is the book...

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

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader? Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different?

Over the Rainbow Meet Up

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month meet-up for LGBTQIA+ seniors.  Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light craf...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month meet-up for LGBTQIA+ seniors.  Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light crafts such as letter writing or card making.  

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Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the rhythm of history with an unforgettable family event! Groove to the smooth sounds of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet while diving into hands-on crafts that honor Blac...

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

Celebrate the rhythm of history with an unforgettable family event! Groove to the smooth sounds of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet while diving into hands-on crafts that honor Black history and culture.

Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Black History Month

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small pla...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 149
Event Details:

Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food, community, and conversation.

Bigs and Littles

Sunday, February 23, 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

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Crafternoons

Sunday, February 23, 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. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given a bunch of supplies and a theme as inspiration. You can create so...

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. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given a bunch of supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Yongseok Kwon, Piano

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Career Launch Pad

Monday, February 24, 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.

 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, February 24, 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. 

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Hora de Cuentos

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.