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Movie Mania: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the ...

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

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Reindeer Games a family fun event!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Are you ready for a festive day of fun at Highland Hills?! Our Reindeer games program is designed for kids with various exciting games centered around the holiday season. It's a pe...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you ready for a festive day of fun at Highland Hills?! Our Reindeer games program is designed for kids with various exciting games centered around the holiday season.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Snow Saturday

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Just because we are in Texas, doesn't mean we can't have snow.Drink some cocoa! Decode out your snow name! Go snowman bowling! Design a unique snowflake!We will have crafts an...

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

Just because we are in Texas, doesn't mean we can't have snow.

Drink some cocoa! Decode out your snow name! Go snowman bowling! Design a unique snowflake!

We will have crafts and activities for all ages. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Takeover: Duct Tape Crafts

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Take over the library and make some duct tape crafts to give to those you love during the holidays, or keep for yourself. Learn how to make a duct tape wallet, bracelets, and other...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take over the library and make some duct tape crafts to give to those you love during the holidays, or keep for yourself. Learn how to make a duct tape wallet, bracelets, and other items. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
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 - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Study Room at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.Note: This wi...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Gift Wrapping for the Family

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Add the library to your holiday check list and wrap your gifts for free! We will have self wrapping stations and card making stations just in time for the holidays.

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

Add the library to your holiday check list and wrap your gifts for free! We will have self wrapping stations and card making stations just in time for the holidays.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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 - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?  Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame. We will provide supplies; if there's a ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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, cross-stitch, and macrame.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Winter Animal Friends

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Craft your own polar bear or penguin pal to help you brave the cold this winter and learn all abou...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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: D...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Jingle and Jolly's Holiday Show!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This show stars Jingle the Elf and Jolly the Snowman. Throughout the show Jingle will tell the kids about his responsibilities in Santa's workshop and during the grand finally, Jol...

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

This show stars Jingle the Elf and Jolly the Snowman. Throughout the show Jingle will tell the kids about his responsibilities in Santa's workshop and during the grand finally, Jolly the Snowman comes out to help everyone sing a hoilday carol.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?This month we will be readingWhispers from the Past by Simone KellyDescriptionGo on a jaw-dropping ride of steamy, erotic moments, comedy, suspense,...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Whispers from the Past by Simone Kelly

Description

This event is in the "Family" group.

Disney Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Step into the magical world of Arendelle and meet the real-life Elsa and Anna! Families will create Frozen-themed crafts and test their Disney knowledge with trivia. Don't let it g...

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

Step into the magical world of Arendelle and meet the real-life Elsa and Anna! Families will create Frozen-themed crafts and test their Disney knowledge with trivia. Don't let it go—this is a winter wonderland adventure you won't want to miss!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Holiday Movie

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit and cozy up during our Family Movie time! Bring your own blankets and snacks! Showing: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit and cozy up during our Family Movie time! Bring your own blankets and snacks!

Showing: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week. Here is what we are making this month: Cardboard Penguins - Dec 1 Snowflakes - Dec 8 Snow Peop...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month:

Cardboard Penguins - Dec 1

Snowflakes - Dec 8

Snow People Puppets - Dec 15

This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

12/23/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/24/2024 @ 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launch Pad

Monday, December 23, 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
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
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.

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Social Hour

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get competitive and play a range of dominoes, cards and board games with other local seniors        

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Get competitive and play a range of dominoes, cards and board games with other local seniors

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career LaunchPad

Monday, December 23, 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, Seniors
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, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
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: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Chess Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Workforce Center

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn more about the Workforce Center at City Square.   Here is a brief list of the key resources available in the workforce centers: Staff assisted job search (jo...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Learn more about the Workforce Center at City Square.

 

Here is a brief list of the key resources available in the workforce centers: