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After School STEAM

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.

Afterschool STEM: Magic Squares

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

What if I told you a simple paper cross can turn into a perfect square? We’ll show you a mind-bending paper trick — start with a paper cross, glue it together like a cylinder, and then with one single cut, it transforms into a perfect square.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What if I told you a simple paper cross can turn into a perfect square? We’ll show you a mind-bending paper trick — start with a paper cross, glue it together like a cylinder, and then with one single cut, it transforms into a perfect square.

Kids Art Studio: Puzzled

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

 

lego challenge

Lego Challenge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Lego

Lego Challenge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

                                     Accept the Challenge

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

                                     Accept the Challenge

A pixelated knight stands in a video game world with a glowing gem in front of them.

Game Day!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Virtual College Tours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Family, Teen (ages 13-17)

Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.

Preschool STEM Lab

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

teacher helping student with stem activity

Craft with Curiosity

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Let curiosity take the lead and creativity follow! This afternoon activity blends creativity with learning, giving kids the chance to make fun, hands-on projects while exploring new concepts and ideas.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let curiosity take the lead and creativity follow! This afternoon activity blends creativity with learning, giving kids the chance to make fun, hands-on projects while exploring new concepts and ideas.

String Stack Challenge

String Stack Challenge

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

🎯 Get ready for the String Stack Challenge! 🧵 Test your teamwork and coordination as you race to stack, balance, and have a blast!

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

🎯 Get ready for the String Stack Challenge! 🧵 Test your teamwork and coordination as you race to stack, balance, and have a blast!

Reading

Reading Time Out! Dallas Mavericks Reading Challenge

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Take time out to read with the Dallas Mavericks at the Dallas West Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Take time out to read with the Dallas Mavericks at the Dallas West Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

Free Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - In Library 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

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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 Math Tutoring

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring, Saturdays 10 AM - 12 PM

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

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IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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.

Saturday STEAM: Six Snowflakes Challenge

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Add lines and shapes to make as many unique and symmetrical snowflake designs as you can. 

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

Add lines and shapes to make as many unique and symmetrical snowflake designs as you can. 

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Family Fun Saturday: Box Car "Drive-In"

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

This month we're headed to the drive-in theater! Sort of...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

This month we're headed to the drive-in theater! Sort of...

Pokémon Club!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Attention young trainers! Join us on January 24th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the very first meeting of the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention young trainers! Join us on January 24th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the very first meeting of the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Lego Lab

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Lab!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Lab!

disney sing along

Disney Sing-Along

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Let your voice go and sing to your heart’s content! Families are invited to a magical Disney sing-along filled with beloved songs, joyful memories, and plenty of movie-themed fun.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let your voice go and sing to your heart’s content! Families are invited to a magical Disney sing-along filled with beloved songs, joyful memories, and plenty of movie-themed fun.

Storybook Stretch

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us for Storybook Stretch! School age children will be guided through a series of stretch poses while enjoying a story to go along with them. Reading will be an exciting adventure with movement and imagination! 

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for Storybook Stretch! School age children will be guided through a series of stretch poses while enjoying a story to go along with them. Reading will be an exciting adventure with movement and imagination!