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Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

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

English Practice Lounge/ Sala de Práctica de Inglés

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Looking for a relaxed, friendly place to practice English?

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for a relaxed, friendly place to practice English?

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year".

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year".

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

Trivia Day

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.

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

Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.

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

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

The Sensory Studio: Canvas Painting in a Bag

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Get ready to touch, squish, swirl, and create! This sensory craft series invites kids to explore art through all five senses with hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to touch, squish, swirl, and create! This sensory craft series invites kids to explore art through all five senses with hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

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

Color Me Calm

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

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

Chinese Mahjong

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Family" group

New Year's Goals Vision Boards / Journaling

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

What are your goals for 2026? Express your New Year's resolutions by creating a vision board. Vision boards are collages of words and images that represent your goals and "vision" for the new year.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What are your goals for 2026? Express your New Year's resolutions by creating a vision board. Vision boards are collages of words and images that represent your goals and "vision" for the new year.

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

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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

Chinese Mahjong Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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

Craft and Chat

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

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

Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

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

Mahjong

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

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

Potted Planting

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

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

Organizing Your Digital Genealogy Files - Dallas Genealogical Society

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Digital preservation is about more than simply backing up your files—it’s about ensuring your family’s stories and research remain accessible for generations to come.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Digital preservation is about more than simply backing up your files—it’s about ensuring your family’s stories and research remain accessible for generations to come.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Crafternoon: Vision Boards

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Create memories as we craft vision boards! So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun! 

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

Create memories as we craft vision boards! So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun! 

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

Watercolors for Beginners Workshop

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided. 

 

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

Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided. 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Movie Matinee: The Smurfs (2025)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

January 3: The Smurfs

February 7: Elio

March 7:

April 4:

May 2: 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

January 3: The Smurfs

February 7: Elio

March 7:

April 4:

May 2: 

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

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

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

Books & Brews

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

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

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

This event is in the "Family" group

Make a Vision Board for 2026

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Create Your Year of Possibility! 


Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! 

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Create Your Year of Possibility! 


Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Tails and Tales

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?