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

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Refuel 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: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel 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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Equal Heart Meals

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday  from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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

Coding Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of a Sphero Indi, a Bee Bot, a Space Rover and more.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of a Sphero Indi, a Bee Bot, a Space Rover and more.

This event is in the "Family" group

Guitar Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

STEM: Gumball Bridges

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

In the Gumball Bridges challenge, creativity meets chew! Kids use candy and engineering smarts to design bridges strong enough to hold you guessed it gumballs! Will your bridge hold the load or collapse in a colorful crash?

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

In the Gumball Bridges challenge, creativity meets chew! Kids use candy and engineering smarts to design bridges strong enough to hold you guessed it gumballs! Will your bridge hold the load or collapse in a colorful crash?

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

After School STEAM

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

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

Afterschool Craft: Paper Plate Suncatchers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

A bright and cheerful craft activity for kids that turns simple materials into colorful window art!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A bright and cheerful craft activity for kids that turns simple materials into colorful window art!

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

English Conversation Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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

English Conversation Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

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

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

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

Reading to Tails

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Would your child like a furry, tail-wagging friend to read to? 🐾

Reading to Tails gives kids the chance to cozy up with a friendly therapy dog and share their favorite stories out loud.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Would your child like a furry, tail-wagging friend to read to? 🐾

Reading to Tails gives kids the chance to cozy up with a friendly therapy dog and share their favorite stories out loud.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

After School Craft - Abominable!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

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

Coffee Filter Painting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get ready to soak up some science! School-age explorers will dive into a colorful STEM experiment using coffee filters and watercolor to watch capillary action in action.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to soak up some science! School-age explorers will dive into a colorful STEM experiment using coffee filters and watercolor to watch capillary action in action.

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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 (18+)" group

GED en Español

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

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

Kids Reading Theater

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Unleash the Power of Reading!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Unleash the Power of Reading!

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - In Library at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Do you have what it takes to challenge others? Come join us for Game Night!

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to challenge others? Come join us for Game Night!

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

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

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

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

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

Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

Financial Literacy

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Vista Bank staff, offers a 1 hour financial literacy session that empowers underserved communities with practical money skills, covering fundamentals like budgeting, saving, understanding credit/debt, managing bank accounts (checking/savings), a
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Vista Bank staff, offers a 1 hour financial literacy session that empowers underserved communities with practical money skills, covering fundamentals like budgeting, saving, understanding credit/debt, managing bank accounts (checking/savings), a
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Knit & Crochet Hang

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Want to hone in on your craft outside of the house? Bring your project to the library! Come practice with fellow crafters in the community, share tips and tricks, and get inspiration. All skill levels welcome, supplies available.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Want to hone in on your craft outside of the house? Bring your project to the library! Come practice with fellow crafters in the community, share tips and tricks, and get inspiration. All skill levels welcome, supplies available.

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

Let's Grow It!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Ready to grow something amazing this spring? Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, our program will help you cultivate a thriving garden right at home! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to grow something amazing this spring? Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, our program will help you cultivate a thriving garden right at home! 

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

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.