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Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/15 - 1/10
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

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

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

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

pair of scissors and tan wrapping paper with gold dots on a white surface, surrounded with pine sprigs, holiday cookies, pinecones, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise and two small wrapped presents

Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22 - 12/31
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

Annual Book Giveaway!

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

When you visit the White Rock Library Branch, under the Christmas Tree, you will find a "mystery title" wrapped in holiday paper for your child or teen to enjoy and to KEEP for FREE*!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

When you visit the White Rock Library Branch, under the Christmas Tree, you will find a "mystery title" wrapped in holiday paper for your child or teen to enjoy and to KEEP for FREE*!

Scavenger Hunt Week: Holiday Season

12/12/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! 

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
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! 

Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton

All Day 12/15 - 12/23
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

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Gift Wrapping Station

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

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

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

Marvel Movie Marathon

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Enjoy some Marvel films to close out the year!

9:30 a.m. - Thunderbolts*

11:30 a.m. - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

1:30 p.m. - Captain America: Brave New World

 

 

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some Marvel films to close out the year!

9:30 a.m. - Thunderbolts*

11:30 a.m. - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

1:30 p.m. - Captain America: Brave New World

 

 

 

 

Intellichoice

Free Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Conference Room at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

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Registration Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

IntelliChoice

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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)

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

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:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Potted Planting

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, December 20, 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+)

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. 

School Readiness Activity Centers: Holiday Edition!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

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

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - 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

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

colorful yarn

Yarn Arts

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

sensory playtime

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Adult Coloring

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Do you need to take some time to yourself to get away and relax? Consider participating in this relaxing hobby that is sweeping the nation.

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

Do you need to take some time to yourself to get away and relax? Consider participating in this relaxing hobby that is sweeping the nation.

Aurora borealis

Winter Solstice Yule Log

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Long Nights got you down? Come craft Yule Logs just in time for the Winter Solstice! Learn about the ancient Scandinavian traditions of Yule and create a new tradition for yourself.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Nights got you down? Come craft Yule Logs just in time for the Winter Solstice! Learn about the ancient Scandinavian traditions of Yule and create a new tradition for yourself.

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Winter Social

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the holiday season with our winter social event. 

Meet new friends over refreshments and holiday music.

Participate in one of our holiday crafts: DIY ornaments, special edition of Paint Me Like, and more. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with our winter social event. 

Meet new friends over refreshments and holiday music.

Participate in one of our holiday crafts: DIY ornaments, special edition of Paint Me Like, and more. 

English class.

English Conversation Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

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

English Conversation 

Saturday Family Craft

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a family art activity centered around December holidays and wintertime!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a family art activity centered around December holidays and wintertime!

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Saturdays at the Movies

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This months movie is Despicable Me 4. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This months movie is Despicable Me 4.