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Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Granola

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
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: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

 

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Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills 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 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
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Seats Remaining: 100
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

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Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!&...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

 

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park 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 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
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 years old

Nellie

Read to Nellie

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them witho...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week. Known for his calming and encouraging teaching style, along with...

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

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

After School Cinema

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

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

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West 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 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
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.

 

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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!

Afterschool Activity of the Week

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Nintendo Switch

Afterschool SWITCH HOUR!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Race in Mario Kart! Fight in Smash Brothers! Question your friendships in Mario Party!We will have the Switch and enough controllers for 8 players!Gamers are welcome to bring their...

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

Race in Mario Kart! Fight in Smash Brothers! Question your friendships in Mario Party!

We will have the Switch and enough controllers for 8 players!

Chess for ages 7+

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Lego Hour

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour!  This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos.  Build and chat with others as y...

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

Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour!  This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos.  Build and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects. 

Mah Jongg

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.Sign up for Preston Roya...

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

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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.

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Learn about volunteer opportunities to help your community and fulfill your hours requirements!  Cathy Hurst from VolunteerNow will be here to share information about their or...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn about volunteer opportunities to help your community and fulfill your hours requirements!  Cathy Hurst from VolunteerNow will be here to share information about their organization and the many opport

Grauwyler Gaming

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play new tabletop games. Staff will guide patrons through new games different from classical titles, such as Chess and Monopoly. Join the fun and...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play new tabletop games. Staff will guide patrons through new games different from classical titles, such as Chess and Monopoly. Join the fun and meet new people as we play these games together.

Bilingual "Lunar New Year" presented by the Nasher Sculpture Center

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

In celebration of Lunar New Year we have partnered with the Nasher Sculpture Center to lead a presentation on Lunar New Year Art and an activity for children. 

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In celebration of Lunar New Year we have partnered with the Nasher Sculpture Center to lead a presentation on Lunar New Year Art and an activity for children. 

Vintage Makers Logo

Vintage Makers: Bad Art Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Leave your self-criticism at the door! Bad Art Night is all about celebrating the joy of creation, regardless of your artistic abilities. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven'...

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

Leave your self-criticism at the door! Bad Art Night is all about celebrating the joy of creation, regardless of your artistic abilities. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a brush in years, this night is for you.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.Recommended for ages 6 and under 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

pinch pots

Pinch Pots for Kids

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore their creativity by crafting their own pinch pots made out of clay. This program is a wonderful blend of creativity, fine ...

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

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore their creativity by crafting their own pinch pots made out of clay. This program is a wonderful blend of creativity, fine motor development, and cultural learning, making it both fun and ed

three people in conversation

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Span...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Spanish language learners are welcome.