Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided. This class is beginn...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This week will be mat yoga - mats will be provided.

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

Macrame Plant Hangers

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be ...

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

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be walking us through using poetry and writing as a way to work throug

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Holiday Memory Painting

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Relive your favorite holiday memories and preserve them in paint with this holiday painting program for the whole family. Whatever holiday is your favorite to celebrate, express yo...

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

Relive your favorite holiday memories and preserve them in paint with this holiday painting program for the whole family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Photos with Santa!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring on the joy and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa and send them to all your loved ones! this holiday season. 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring on the joy and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa and send them to all your loved ones! this holiday season. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Social Connection: Photo Frame Craft

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Participants will use various objects such as shells, buttons, and glass beads to construct decorative photo frames. *While supplies ...

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Participants will use various objects such as shells, buttons, and glass beads to construct decorative photo frames.

*While supplies last.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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" group.

Ask a Chef! / Pregúntele a un chef!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The community is invited to come and enjoy a cooking demonstration from Chef Paulina of Common Threads! This program will be in English and Spanish! La comunidad está invitad...

Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The community is invited to come and enjoy a cooking demonstration from Chef Paulina of Common Threads!

This program will be in English and Spanish!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Letters To Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season at our "Letters to Santa" event! Children of all ages can meet and greet Santa Claus, take memorable photos, and write heartfelt letters ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season at our "Letters to Santa" event! Children of all ages can meet and greet Santa Claus, take memorable photos, and write heartfelt letters to Santa.

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

Science Experiment Saturdays: Holiday Lava Lamps

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

This December, kids can get festive with science! In this hands-on session, they’ll create their own holiday-themed lava lamps, exploring fun chemistry concepts like density and im...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This December, kids can get festive with science! In this hands-on session, they’ll create their own holiday-themed lava lamps, exploring fun chemistry concepts like density and immiscibility.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Story & Craft at Vector Brewing

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft! Brought to you by the Audelia Road Branch Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft!

Brought to you by the Audelia Road Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Vida en español: Taller de Danza con Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

En esta serie de talleres mensuales, aprenderemos diferentes habilidades para la vida que van desde el cuidado de las plantas tropicales hasta como crear un presupuesto personal. E...

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

En esta serie de talleres mensuales, aprenderemos diferentes habilidades para la vida que van desde el cuidado de las plantas tropicales hasta como crear un presupuesto personal.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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

Dallas Young Makers Club!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum! Lea...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum!

Learn how to:

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Holiday Movie & Craft Afternoon - The Nightmare Before Christmas / Tarde navideña familiar de películas y manualidades

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Open a door to a magical morning full of spooky ghosts, grotesque monsters, and... holiday cheer? That’s right, join us at the library for a showing of The Nightmare Before Christm...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Open a door to a magical morning full of spooky ghosts, grotesque monsters, and... holiday cheer?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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

Tabletop, Today!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today! Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

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

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today!

Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

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

Central Chess Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

TableTop Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

All ages have a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

All ages have a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.