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Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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...

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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 "Preschool" group.

Saturday Songs and Movement

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

From the songs you know and love to new, fun tunes, this music and movement class will be sure to delight your little one as they practice both their fine and gross motor skills.Re...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

From the songs you know and love to new, fun tunes, this music and movement class will be sure to delight your little one as they practice both their fine and gross motor skills.

Recommended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers & Toddlers

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

On the third Saturday of each month, we come together for a lively Music and Movement class designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! This fun-filled class features:- Singing an...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

On the third Saturday of each month, we come together for a lively Music and Movement class designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! This fun-filled class features:

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!Sensory Playtime offer pre-school children of all abilities (suggest...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids vs Adults Trivia

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Ready to test your smarts in a friendly game of trivia?  Bring your adults and battle it out to see which age group will come out on top!  This hour will offer a chance f...

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

Ready to test your smarts in a friendly game of trivia?  Bring your adults and battle it out to see which age group will come out on top!  This hour will offer a chance for kids and adults to engage in

This event is in the "Family" group.

Mini Snow Globes

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Craft your own winter wonderland that can fit in the palm of your hand! Use provided materials to create a winter scene inside your snow globe. Then seal it, shake it up and watch ...

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

Craft your own winter wonderland that can fit in the palm of your hand! Use provided materials to create a winter scene inside your snow globe.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pinch Pots Adult "Art Class"

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Adult "Art Class" is our new recurring art program which will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about pinch pots. Pinch pots are...

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

Adult "Art Class" is our new recurring art program which will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about pinch pots.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Witchy Winter

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Delve into the enchantment of winter and uncover the lore of the season! Explore how our ancestors braved the dark months, the mythological beings they believed lurked in the frost...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Delve into the enchantment of winter and uncover the lore of the season!

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

Hundred Acre Woods

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day (A.A. Milne's birthday), we have a bouncey, trouncey, ouncey, pounceyfun, fun, fun, fun, fun set of activities planned for your little ones! Some ac...

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day (A.A. Milne's birthday), we have a bouncey, trouncey, ouncey, pouncey
fun, fun, fun, fun, fun set of activities planned for your little ones! Some activities to look forward to are: 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Life Skills: Hand Sewing Basics

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have a button that has come loose? A rip in your jeans that needs a repair? Or looking to know how to add a little flare to your clothes? Learn basic hand sewing stitches for all o...

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

Have a button that has come loose? A rip in your jeans that needs a repair? Or looking to know how to add a little flare to your clothes? Learn basic hand sewing stitches for all of this and more in this life skills class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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 - In Library
Age Group: 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 "Family" group.

What is Freedom? Collage Workshop

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

What does freedom mean to you? In this collage workshop in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, we will learn about King's role in the civil rights movements of the 1900s. Partic...

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

What does freedom mean to you?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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 "Seniors" group.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.Explore your creative side, make new friends and learn a new yarn...

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

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

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

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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.

Family Crafternoon: Frosted Luminary

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

 Craft a frosted luminary as we celebrate the changing of the seasons and the upcoming holidays. Learn about how luminaries are used around the world in various celebrations. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 Craft a frosted luminary as we celebrate the changing of the seasons and the upcoming holidays. Learn about how luminaries are used around the world in various celebrations.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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 readingLife in Motion by Misty CopelandDescriptionWhen she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community ce...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Life in Motion by Misty Copeland

Description

This event is in the "Adult" group.

True Crime Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  This January,...

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

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African American community. Learn about different sources used in...

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

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Word Challenge

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To celebrate National Thesaurus Day, how about some friendly competition? With a thesaurus in front of you, a timer ticking away, and a definition looking for it's word... do you h...

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

To celebrate National Thesaurus Day, how about some friendly competition? With a thesaurus in front of you, a timer ticking away, and a definition looking for it's word... do you have what it takes? Guaranteed to get some laughs.

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

Crafternoons

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.Here is what we are making this month: Jan 12 - Polar BearsJan 19 - MLK CollageJan 26 - Owls

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month: 

Jan 12 - Polar Bears

Jan 19 - MLK Collage

Jan 26 - Owls

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Weekly Walking Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace! On bad weather days we'll take a stroll inside the libr...

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

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace! On bad weather days we'll take a stroll inside the library while watching soothing, virtual walking and hiking videos.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

In Stitches

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber ...

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

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Sparky Puppet Show

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

🐶Enjoy the Sparky Fire Pup Puppet Show🚒Sparky the Dalmation who helps save people from fires is coming to the Preston Royal Library to teach us all about fire safety! After the per...

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

🐶Enjoy the Sparky Fire Pup Puppet Show🚒