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Sensory Storytime

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old, but all are welcome.

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.

Career Launch Pad & Computer Help

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Computer Area at Timberglen Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update you...

Timberglen - Computer Area
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Computer Area
Purpose of Meeting

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.

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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff. 

This event is in the "Family" group

New Year's Goals Vision Boards

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

One on One - Computer Assistance

Friday, January 2, 2026 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.

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

Beginner Computer Class

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

This class is in English and is for anyone who is new to using computers. No experience is needed!

In this class, you will learn:

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

This class is in English and is for anyone who is new to using computers. No experience is needed!

In this class, you will learn:

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Break Activity - Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy a creative family activity by making beaded snowflakes using pipe cleaners and beads. This fun and simple craft helps develop fine motor skills and lets everyone express their creativity.

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

Enjoy a creative family activity by making beaded snowflakes using pipe cleaners and beads. This fun and simple craft helps develop fine motor skills and lets everyone express their creativity.

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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 2, 2026 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.

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

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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 week at the library.

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: 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 every week at the library.

This event is in the "Family" group

Let's Play Games!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Video games, board games, puzzles and more!

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

Video games, board games, puzzles and more!

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

Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños

Friday, January 2, 2026 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.

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

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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

Walking Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

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

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Family Storytime is the first Saturday of every month.

Suggested ages: 0 - 5 years old. All ages and family members are welcome. 

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Family Storytime is the first Saturday of every month.

Suggested ages: 0 - 5 years old. All ages and family members are welcome. 

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

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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

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

Saturday Stitchery

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!