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Ribbon Rendezvous

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need a quiet place to wrap your presents? Still looking for those last few gifts? Join us for our first Ribbon Rendezvous at Lochwood! 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to wrap your presents? Still looking for those last few gifts? Join us for our first Ribbon Rendezvous at Lochwood! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Stories with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for a jolly good time with Santa himself! Families are invited to enjoy a festive storytime filled with holiday cheer, followed by the chance to snap a merry photo with the man in red.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get ready for a jolly good time with Santa himself! Families are invited to enjoy a festive storytime filled with holiday cheer, followed by the chance to snap a merry photo with the man in red.

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

Feel the Latin Beat!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Spice up your moves at the library! Join us for Latin-inspired dance classes featuring Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Merengue, and more. No experience needed just bring your energy and get ready to dance! No partner needed.💃🕺

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, English Language Learning
Event Details:

Spice up your moves at the library! Join us for Latin-inspired dance classes featuring Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Merengue, and more. No experience needed just bring your energy and get ready to dance! No partner needed.💃🕺

This event is in the "Family" group

Happy Paw-lidays Adoption Event

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Join us for the most wonderful time of the year. 

Free Adoptable dogs, provided by Dallas Animal Services, are looking to be home for the holidays! Come and meeting your possible new fur family member!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for the most wonderful time of the year. 

Free Adoptable dogs, provided by Dallas Animal Services, are looking to be home for the holidays! Come and meeting your possible new fur family member!

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

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

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

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

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

Parkland Health Class

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Want to learn more about fighting diabetes or preventing it?  Visit the Lancaster Kiest branch for Parkland Hospitals Health Class.

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

Want to learn more about fighting diabetes or preventing it?  Visit the Lancaster Kiest branch for Parkland Hospitals Health Class.

This event is in the "Family" group

Parkland Diabetes and Health Lecture

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Talk and learn about all things diabetes. From nutrition to healthy living, Parkland Health is here to educate our communities on a healthy lifestyle with a one-hour health lesson each month.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Talk and learn about all things diabetes. From nutrition to healthy living, Parkland Health is here to educate our communities on a healthy lifestyle with a one-hour health lesson each month.

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

Crime Watchers Neighborhood Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

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

Mobile Food Pantry

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with Catholic Charities, we will have a mobile food pantry for any to get!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with Catholic Charities, we will have a mobile food pantry for any to get!

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

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

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

Notary

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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

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

Connected Dallas

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Lobby at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

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

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Oak Lawn - Lobby at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Help a neighbor by donating blood.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be at the Oak Lawn Branch, if you would like donate please schedule to be part of the drive. 

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Help a neighbor by donating blood.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be at the Oak Lawn Branch, if you would like donate please schedule to be part of the drive. 

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

Coffee & Crosswords

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Perk up the mind and pour on the fun! Sip on a warm cup of coffee while piecing together puzzles and sharing friendly conversation.

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

Perk up the mind and pour on the fun! Sip on a warm cup of coffee while piecing together puzzles and sharing friendly conversation.

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Social

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the holiday season with our winter social event.  We'll be playing holiday music, doing holiday crafts and we'll have photos with Santa Claus.  

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with our winter social event.  We'll be playing holiday music, doing holiday crafts and we'll have photos with Santa Claus.  

 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Holiday Family Portraits

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Snapshot those beautiful family moments just in time for the holidays with a free family portrait session provided by the Dallas Public Library. A photographer will be on-site to conduct individual photo sessions with each family. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Snapshot those beautiful family moments just in time for the holidays with a free family portrait session provided by the Dallas Public Library. A photographer will be on-site to conduct individual photo sessions with each family. 

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Virtual College Tours

Thursday, December 25, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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.

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

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

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

Coffee and Conversation

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.