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Crafty Kids: Clay Snowman

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Build your very own snowman, anytime, anywhere! This Snow Clayman for kids is a fantastic project that not only combines creativity, sensory exploration, seasonal fun, but is al...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Build your very own snowman, anytime, anywhere!

snack

Winter Break Snack (Merienda de vacaciones de invierno)

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel during winter break with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarg...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during winter break with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

After School STEAM

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math themed activity every Tuesday at 4PM at the library!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math themed activity every Tuesday at 4PM at the library!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Foo...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

A young person plays a Jenga game. The stack of blocks is in the foreground and the person is on their hands and knees to play the game. They are in the process of pushing out the first block.

After School Board Games

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Explore our collection of board games and dive into a world of endless possibilities. From classic favorites like Monopoly and Battleship to modern gems like Apples to Apples and 1...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore our collection of board games and dive into a world of endless possibilities. From classic favorites like Monopoly and Battleship to modern gems like Apples to Apples and 13 Dead End Drive, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

D&D Dice and Map

Oneshot D&D

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Study Room at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination.

The words "Habla Español" on a white background

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Christmas

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 Christmas.

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 Christmas.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Wednesday, December 25, 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 (18+)
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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. 

Scavenger Hunt Week: Happy Holidays

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Audelia Road - Lobby at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by t...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Lobby
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Fashion in Process - Works from the Bergdorf Goodman Archives. Fourth Foor Lillian M. Bradshaw Gallery

Fashion in Process - Works from the Bergdorf Goodman Archives

12/26/2024 @ 7:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library acquired the Bergdorf Goodman Archives in the early 2010s. The company had merged with Dallas based department store Neiman Marcus in the 1980s.  Man...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library acquired the Bergdorf Goodman Archives in the early 2010s. The company had merged with Dallas based department store Neiman Marcus in the 1980s.  

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online Programs
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

12/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/28/2024 @ 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.

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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.

 

Community Conversations

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry. This event is sponsored by the White Ro...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

 

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Friends. 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Thursday, December 26, 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 (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. 

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!Pa...

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades ...

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

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

Storytime

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime! Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Sugges...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

lady reading book to children

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest 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: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - 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