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Creative Writing Workshop

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This series is curated for writers who would like to receive feedback and input on ways to improve their current projects, by sharing their works in an intimate setting. Each sessi...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This series is curated for writers who would like to receive feedback and input on ways to improve their current projects, by sharing their works in an intimate setting.

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

Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!&...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week. Known for his calming and encouraging teaching style, along with...

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

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

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

My First Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.This month's theme: Winter

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.

This month's theme: Winter

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

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

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

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.Sign up for Preston Roya...

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

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Kawaii Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grauwyler Gaming

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play new tabletop games. Staff will guide patrons through new games different from classical titles, such as Chess and Monopoly. Join the fun and...

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

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play new tabletop games. Staff will guide patrons through new games different from classical titles, such as Chess and Monopoly. Join the fun and meet new people as we play these games together.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Learn to Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to learn to play Settlers of Catan but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? This January we are going to learn together! We will learn about the w...

Required
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Want to learn to play Settlers of Catan but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? This January we are going to learn together!

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

Winter Watercolors for Kids

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Young artists will learn basic watercolor techniques—like blending and color mixing—while creating their own winter-themed artwork. This fun, hands-on session offers a calming spac...

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

Young artists will learn basic watercolor techniques—like blending and color mixing—while creating their own winter-themed artwork.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Jam at the Library

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar, or any acoustic instrument you wish. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time

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

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar, or any acoustic instrument you wish. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time

This event is in the "Adult" group.

"Beautiful World, Where Are You?" by Sally Rooney presented by the North Oak Cliff Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month's selection: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library! Email: northoakcliff@dall...

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

This month's selection: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

55+ Club: Technology Zoo

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Discover more about the world around you! On the 2nd Thursday of every month, we will take a deep dive into a topic with various activities and workshops to broaden our horizo...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Discover more about the world around you! 

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

Crochet Fun!

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Mingle: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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:

Movie Mingle is an evening where film lovers gather to enjoy a great movie and lively conversation. Watch, relax, and connect with fellow cinephiles in a friendly and welcoming atm...

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

Movie Mingle is an evening where film lovers gather to enjoy a great movie and lively conversation. Watch, relax, and connect with fellow cinephiles in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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: 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 advent...

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.

Groove Line Dance Class

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you like to dance?Have fun and get in some exercise in an exciting dance class just for you! Image by eommina from Pixabay

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

Do you like to dance?

Have fun and get in some exercise in an exciting dance class just for you! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Relax and Color

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Relax and Color is an hour of calm and creativity just for adults at the library. Come unwind, decompress from daily stressors, and enjoy a relaxing session of coloring in a peacef...

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

Relax and Color is an hour of calm and creativity just for adults at the library. Come unwind, decompress from daily stressors, and enjoy a relaxing session of coloring in a peaceful environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part One

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 first meeting we read to ...

Required
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 first meeting we read to EXACTLY halfway through the book.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 "Family" group.

Mommy and Me Craft Time

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have ...

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

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have a hobby, all at once!

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

Rhythm and Play (Ritmo y juegos)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
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.

Mahjong Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
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 mahjo...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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.