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Family Day: Holidays Around the World

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drop in as we shine a light on a few holiday traditions from around the globe. Play a game of find the pickle, create an apple ornament, decorate Dala horse foam "cookies", and try...

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

Drop in as we shine a light on a few holiday traditions from around the globe. Play a game of find the pickle, create an apple ornament, decorate Dala horse foam "cookies", and try your luck at getting the treats in the shoe.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing Table Top RPG gaming series at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

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

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided.This class is beginner-f...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Crafternoon: Christmas Bottle Painting

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, festive, family activity! For this activity, families will decorate bottles with different holiday designs and themes.   ¡Únase a nosotros para u...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, festive, family activity! For this activity, families will decorate bottles with different holiday designs and themes.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Ask a Chef! / Pregúntele a un chef!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library is partnering with Common Threads to host an Ask a Chef workshop centered around food, people, and culture. This one-hour cooking demo will allow you to ...

Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library is partnering with Common Threads to host an Ask a Chef workshop centered around food, people, and culture. 

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

Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Pokemon Trading Card Club / Club de adolescentes de cartas coleccionables de Pokémon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the c...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the card game and prepare for future battles!

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

Be Your Own Artist: Washi Tape Cultural Holiday Art

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season as we make art using washi tape! Blend unique tape patterns to create a festive masterpiece!

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

Celebrate the holiday season as we make art using washi tape! Blend unique tape patterns to create a festive masterpiece!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Fun Saturday: Design Your Own Cards

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! Tis the season for sending cards! With holidays and the end of the year quickly approaching everyone is sending ca...

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

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

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

Green & Grinchy Holiday Bash

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Add a little mischief to your holiday with a grinchy holiday party. You'll get the Whoville experience, full of grinchy fun, featuring an ornament craft and other fun activities.&n...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Add a little mischief to your holiday with a grinchy holiday party. You'll get the Whoville experience, full of grinchy fun, featuring an ornament craft and other fun activities. The Grinch himself will stop by for photos!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Mania: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the ...

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

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Reindeer Games a family fun event!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Are you ready for a festive day of fun at Highland Hills?! Our Reindeer games program is designed for kids with various exciting games centered around the holiday season. It's a pe...

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

Are you ready for a festive day of fun at Highland Hills?! Our Reindeer games program is designed for kids with various exciting games centered around the holiday season.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Snow Saturday

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Just because we are in Texas, doesn't mean we can't have snow.Drink some cocoa! Decode out your snow name! Go snowman bowling! Design a unique snowflake!We will have crafts an...

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

Just because we are in Texas, doesn't mean we can't have snow.

Drink some cocoa! Decode out your snow name! Go snowman bowling! Design a unique snowflake!

We will have crafts and activities for all ages. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Takeover: Duct Tape Crafts

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Take over the library and make some duct tape crafts to give to those you love during the holidays, or keep for yourself. Learn how to make a duct tape wallet, bracelets, and other...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take over the library and make some duct tape crafts to give to those you love during the holidays, or keep for yourself. Learn how to make a duct tape wallet, bracelets, and other items. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and...

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

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Study Room at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table. Note: Thi...

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

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Gift Wrapping for the Family

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Add the library to your holiday check list and wrap your gifts for free! We will have self wrapping stations and card making stations just in time for the holidays.

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

Add the library to your holiday check list and wrap your gifts for free! We will have self wrapping stations and card making stations just in time for the holidays.

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

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?  Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame. We will provide supplies; if there's a ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

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

Crafternoon: Winter Animal Friends

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Craft your own polar bear or penguin pal to help you brave the cold this winter and learn all abou...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

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

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed. Beginners: D...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Jingle and Jolly's Holiday Show!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This show stars Jingle the Elf and Jolly the Snowman. Throughout the show Jingle will tell the kids about his responsibilities in Santa's workshop and during the grand finally, Jol...

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

This show stars Jingle the Elf and Jolly the Snowman. Throughout the show Jingle will tell the kids about his responsibilities in Santa's workshop and during the grand finally, Jolly the Snowman comes out to help everyone sing a hoilday carol.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader? This month we will be reading Whispers from the Past by Simone Kelly Description Go on a jaw-dropping ride of steamy, erotic moments, c...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Whispers from the Past by Simone Kelly

Description

This event is in the "Family" group.

Disney Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Step into the magical world of Arendelle and meet the real-life Elsa and Anna! Families will create Frozen-themed crafts and test their Disney knowledge with trivia. Don't let it g...

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

Step into the magical world of Arendelle and meet the real-life Elsa and Anna! Families will create Frozen-themed crafts and test their Disney knowledge with trivia. Don't let it go—this is a winter wonderland adventure you won't want to miss!