Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. - Celebrating a Legacy: 10 Year Anniversary Exhibit

All Day 12/1 - 6/30
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Hudson Valley Palatine Loyalists in the Revolutionary War - German Genealogy Group

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Presenter Garry Finkell explores the often-overlooked story of Loyalists in the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the Palatine Germans who settled in New York’s Hudson River Valley in the early 1700s.

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

Presenter Garry Finkell explores the often-overlooked story of Loyalists in the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the Palatine Germans who settled in New York’s Hudson River Valley in the early 1700s.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Making Sense of Your DNA Matches

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get step-by-step guidance on turning DNA test results into family history clues.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get step-by-step guidance on turning DNA test results into family history clues.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Making Sense of Your DNA Matches

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get step-by-step guidance on turning DNA test results into family history clues. We’ll explore shared matches, centimorgans, and practical strategies for linking your results to your family tree—even if you’re just getting started.

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

Get step-by-step guidance on turning DNA test results into family history clues. We’ll explore shared matches, centimorgans, and practical strategies for linking your results to your family tree—even if you’re just getting started.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

DNA Special Interest Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Dar Es Salaam (G) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Dar Es Salaam (G) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Brno (B) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

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

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Spill the Tea: A Social Celebration of Colonial Women

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Featuring Dr. Stephanie Cole, University of Texas at Arlington

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

Featuring Dr. Stephanie Cole, University of Texas at Arlington

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Brno (B) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

250 Years of Us Book Club: The Frozen River

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Suddenly Scotland! An Introduction to Scottish Research - Dallas Genealogical Society

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get whisked across the Atlantic with genealogist Sara Cochran of The Skeleton Whisperer, as she opens the door to the world of Scottish family history just in time f

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

Get whisked across the Atlantic with genealogist Sara Cochran of The Skeleton Whisperer, as she opens the door to the world of Scottish family history just in time f

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Google My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors’ Lives

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Genealogy wiz Linda Debe, the Sleepless Genealogist, shows how to turn your family history into a rich, interactive visual adventure.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Genealogy wiz Linda Debe, the Sleepless Genealogist, shows how to turn your family history into a rich, interactive visual adventure.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Better Together: A Wellness Gathering

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

🌿 A Day of Connection, Learning and Inspiration

Hosted by the Dallas Public Library, the Southern Gerontological Society and Vivid-Pix

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

🌿 A Day of Connection, Learning and Inspiration

Hosted by the Dallas Public Library, the Southern Gerontological Society and Vivid-Pix

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Brno (B) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

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

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

250 Years of Us Book Club: Crooked by Austin Grossman

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Learning German Genealogy Through Videos: Tools, Tips and Trusted Sources - German Genealogy Group

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Which is your preferred learning style: seeing, listening, reading, or doing? In this engaging presentation, Bernard Meisner explores the wide range of free and low-cost video resources available to those researching their German ancestors.

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

Which is your preferred learning style: seeing, listening, reading, or doing? In this engaging presentation, Bernard Meisner explores the wide range of free and low-cost video resources available to those researching their German ancestors.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

250 Years of Us Book Club: The Only Good Indians

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.