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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
computer class

Career LaunchPad

Wednesday, December 17, 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. 

Computer Assistance

One on One - Computer Assistance

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Violin Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!

adult book club

Book Talk

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

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

Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

silver laptop computer sitting on a black desk

Computer Tutor

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Public Notary

Notary

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Career Launch Pad

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
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.

Career Launchpad

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lochwood - Computer Area at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

South Dallas Concert Choir

South Dallas Choir

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Feel the power of the music!

Let the South Dallas Choir fill your heart with soulful sounds in the 

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

Feel the power of the music!

Let the South Dallas Choir fill your heart with soulful sounds in the 

English class.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

English class.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

English class.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

Gift wrap workshop flyer

Gift Wrapping Workshop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Its that time of year again and we all have gifts to wrap. If you would like to learn how to give your gifts that extra flair, stop by Lancaster Kiest Branch Library and we will teach you how.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Its that time of year again and we all have gifts to wrap. If you would like to learn how to give your gifts that extra flair, stop by Lancaster Kiest Branch Library and we will teach you how.

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:15 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

 

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

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:15 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

 

Granola

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
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 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served. 

Snack for Kids/Merienda para niños

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.