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A photograph of a woman’s legs. She is wearing leggings, socks, and boots. The leggings are black. The boot socks are white with a red stripe about half an inch from the top. The boots have black, rubber toes and brown leather starting in the middle of the foot and going above the ankle. The woman is standing on a dirt path with plant roots exposed.

DIY Boot Socks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you ready to add a personal touch to your winter wardrobe? Gather your friends and get ready to embellish pre-bought boot socks with style and flair. From buttons to bows, l...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you ready to add a personal touch to your winter wardrobe? Gather your friends and get ready to embellish pre-bought boot socks with style and flair.

Movie Wednesdays: Coco

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, start...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 3 p.m.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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 Snacks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

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

Vickery Park - Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

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

Small Bites Kids Cooking Class

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Make your own after-school snack at the Forest Green Branch Library! The Dallas Public Library is partnering with Common Threads to provide kid-friendly cooking classes this fal...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your own after-school snack at the Forest Green Branch Library!

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
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, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
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: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

After School Cinema

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

snack time

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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, November 13, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic 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.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 - Classroom
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

 

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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 co...

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, November 13, 2024 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 6-11), Teen
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 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Kaleidoscopes

Afterschool STEAM: DIY Kaleidoscopes

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Make your own mesmerizing kaleidoscope! Learn how light bounces off of mirrors and creates an 'eternal' effect! We'll see you there!  

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

Make your own mesmerizing kaleidoscope!

Learn how light bounces off of mirrors and creates an 'eternal' effect!

We'll see you there!

 

Chess for ages 7+

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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!

Kindness Day Craft: Pots of Kindness

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit the library to celebrate kindness day.  Participants will be creating pots of kindness.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the library to celebrate kindness day.  Participants will be creating pots of kindness.

Mah Jongg

American Mahjong

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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.

You must bring your own set.

After School Activity

Afterschool Activity - Board Games

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

11/13/2024 @ 4:30pm to 11/14/2024 @ 6:30pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

What happens at the library when it's closed? Your stuffed animals are about to get a chance to find out! Drop off your stuffed animal at the Circulation Desk or with Miss. LeeA...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

What happens at the library when it's closed? Your stuffed animals are about to get a chance to find out!

World Building

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in developing your skills as a storyteller? All that's needed is your imagination as we learn to create immersive and believable worlds within your Tabletop Roleplay gam...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Interested in developing your skills as a storyteller? All that's needed is your imagination as we learn to create immersive and believable worlds within your Tabletop Roleplay games and stories.

All supplies will be provided.