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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Kids DIY Holiday Greeting cards / Tarjetas de felicitación navideñas hechas por ti mismo para niños.

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and join us at Bachman Lake for Kids DIY Holiday Greeting Cards! At this program, children will get the opportunity to make their very own holiday cards in a ...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and join us at Bachman Lake for Kids DIY Holiday Greeting Cards! At this program, children will get the opportunity to make their very own holiday cards in a child-focused environment.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Time Travelers: Edo Period Japan

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Once a month attendees will be taken on different adventures not just around the world but at other times. Activities will include virtual tours of famous landmarks and museums, cr...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Once a month attendees will be taken on different adventures not just around the world but at other times. Activities will include virtual tours of famous landmarks and museums, crafting, and STEM challenges.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

What's that Smell?

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

There's a lot going on at the library this holiday season! Lots of sights, sounds, and... smells! Can you figure out what is stinking up the library? Hmm or maybe it smells... kind...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

There's a lot going on at the library this holiday season! Lots of sights, sounds, and... smells! Can you figure out what is stinking up the library? Hmm or maybe it smells... kinda good?

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Family" group.

Strings Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park 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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chess for Adults

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Christmas Movie Craft

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holiday season by watch a holiday movie while creating a holiday craft!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holiday season by watch a holiday movie while creating a holiday craft!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner D&D

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers!  Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons!  No experience?  No dice?  No problem! The games will be a series of co...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers!  Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons!  No experience?  No dice?  No problem!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Family" group.

The Christmas Book Flood: Jólabókaflóð

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.After the story, stay for a festive craft. In honor of this Icela...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DIY Salt Scrubs

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to pamper yourself and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit? DIY Salt Scrubs Workshop is part of our monthly Self-Care Series designed to help you unwind, relax, an...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you ready to pamper yourself and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit? DIY Salt Scrubs Workshop is part of our monthly Self-Care Series designed to help you unwind, relax, and prioritize your well-being.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Holiday Ornaments for Adults

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our DIY ornaments program where you will design and create your own unique ornament. This is perfect for the adults looking to add a personal touch...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our DIY ornaments program where you will design and create your own unique ornament.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will fi...

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Learn to Write Poetry

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn about collage poems and create your own. Beginners welcome. All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own too. We will allow walk-ins to take the pla...

Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn about collage poems and create your own. Beginners welcome.

All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Taylor Swift Trivia and Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! In celebration of Taylor Swift's birthday we will compete to see who is the most knowledgeable T-Swift fan. Supplies for custom friendship bracelets will be p...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! In celebration of Taylor Swift's birthday we will compete to see who is the most knowledgeable T-Swift fan. Supplies for custom friendship bracelets will be provided. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes. Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more ...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Rhythm and Play (Ritmo y juegos)

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and fourth Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along wit...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and fourth Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. 

Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jigsaw Joy

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Play with puzzles at the library!  Come for a bit or stay all day! All puzzles provided. This event is free and open to all.

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

Play with puzzles at the library!  Come for a bit or stay all day!

All puzzles provided. This event is free and open to all.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Vintage Makers: Hot Hands

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Do your hands become popsicles in the winter? Come make these microwavable "hot hands" to help all winter long. These are little pockets of fleece or felt fabric filled with rice t...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do your hands become popsicles in the winter? Come make these microwavable "hot hands" to help all winter long.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting ev...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crochet Cozy Senior Crochet Amigurumi / Crochet Acogedor Senior Crochet Amigurumi

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join fellow senior citizens for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to a cute crochet amigurumi. With warm conversation and gentle guidance, y...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join fellow senior citizens for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to a cute crochet amigurumi.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Tealight Snowman

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Add some extra warmth and charm to your winter décor with our Tealight Snowman Craft workshop!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Add some extra warmth and charm to your winter décor with our Tealight Snowman Craft workshop!