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DIY Factory Leather Stamping

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

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

Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, January 23, 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 second meeting we will fi...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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 second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, January 23, 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 "Adult" group.

White Rock Hills Book Club - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

    Please join us for a evening conversation about this month's selection:  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride   ...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

 

 

Please join us for a evening conversation about this month's selection: 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Mommy and Me Craft Time

Friday, January 24, 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 "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enrich your body and mind and learn techniques to relax muscles and joints! Designed to be an excellent way to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circul...

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

Enrich your body and mind and learn techniques to relax muscles and joints! Designed to be an excellent way to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation, chair yoga also reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong Club

Friday, January 24, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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 every Frida...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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 every Friday at the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Exploring the World of Braille

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, learn about the importance of a written language like no other. Each person won't only get to browse some of DPL's braille books but also hear t...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, learn about the importance of a written language like no other.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and watch manga and anime?  Come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to discuss your favorite manga and anime.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

26th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference: Pop Culture in Dallas

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

26th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference: Pop Culture in DallasJoin us at the 26th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The event will be ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
26th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference: Pop Culture in Dallas

Join us at the 26th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The event will be held on the 7th floor of the J.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!Choose from premade characters or build your own. Characters wil...

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the b...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the White Rock Hills Branch Library through different crafts and activities.  We will be making paper snake wind twirlers, paper plate New...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the White Rock Hills Branch Library through different crafts and activities. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community, Crafts and Conversations

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Learn how to make paper lanterns as we discuss their use worldwide. If you don't want to cra...

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

Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Learn how to make paper lanterns as we discuss their use worldwide. If you don't want to craft, no problem—all are welcome to join the conversation. 

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

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. Create your own rendition of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.Registration i...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. Create your own rendition of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

Registration is Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Upcycled Clothing - Dog Toy Tutorial

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll cr...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll create a unique, homemade toy that’s sure to be a hit with any pup.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Kid's Zumba

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nostalgia Book Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader. Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different. This is the book...

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

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader. Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different.

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

Crafternoons

Sunday, January 26, 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.

Senior Info Session: Medicaid 101

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn all you need to know about Medicaid in this info session!

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

Learn all you need to know about Medicaid in this info session!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Wits

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!(Crochet...if you must...)

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

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

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

Video Game Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature