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Paint Me Like One of Your Library Friends

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!

December's theme is ugly sweaters 

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

Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!

December's theme is ugly sweaters 

This event is in the "Family" group

Chanukah Celebration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!

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

Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!

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

Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

 

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

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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

The Whodunit Society: A Mystery and Thriller Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

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

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

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

Senior Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In this storytime aimed at seniors, we will be exploring sensory, social, and memory stimulation.  We'll read and discuss a picture book, either a new or old classic, and share sensory games and stories from our own youths.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this storytime aimed at seniors, we will be exploring sensory, social, and memory stimulation.  We'll read and discuss a picture book, either a new or old classic, and share sensory games and stories from our own youths.

 

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

One-on-One Computer Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

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

Career LaunchPad

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler Storytimes in a week are the same*

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

 

 

*All Toddler Storytimes in a week are the same*

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool STEM Lab

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

This month's concept: Building

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

This month's concept: Building

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

School Readiness Activity Centers

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old, but all are welcome.

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

Color Me Calm

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own.