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Art Lab: Holiday Edition!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2 at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Crafternoon: Kwanzaa Kinaras

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get ready for Kwanzaa by making a hanging kinara ornament with this simple craft.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for Kwanzaa by making a hanging kinara ornament with this simple craft.

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

Reading Divas Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Accidental Mistress by Aya DeLeon 

Description

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Accidental Mistress by Aya DeLeon 

Description

This event is in the "Family" group

🎄 Holiday Fun with the Grinch! 🎅 // 🎄 ¡Diversión navideña con el Grinch! 🎅

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family

Take a photo with the Grinch, join him for storytime, and get creative with cheerful holiday crafts!

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Take a photo with the Grinch, join him for storytime, and get creative with cheerful holiday crafts!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kid's Art Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

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

African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, December 20, 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 (18+)

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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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 (18+)" group

English Conversation Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

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

Gardening 101 Botanical Bonanza

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

We will play white elephant style games and trivia. Feel free to bring plants to swap if you have them. We will also have a selection of plants available.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

We will play white elephant style games and trivia. Feel free to bring plants to swap if you have them. We will also have a selection of plants available.

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

Yoga: A Meditative Practice

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

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

Vickery Park has partnered with Maria Pacheco of Seva Community Yoga to provide free yoga classes to all those who are interested. Seva started with a simple idea: to make yoga a tool for connection and transformation.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

This event is in the "Family" group

Chanukah Story Hour

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Chanukah with a story and a craft! Manya Zajac will be joining us from the Chabad of Dallas. 

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

Celebrate Chanukah with a story and a craft! Manya Zajac will be joining us from the Chabad of Dallas. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Holiday Make & Take Craft

12/22/2025 @ 12:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Stop by the library for a self-paced craft. Materials will be available all day for you to come when it works for you!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a self-paced craft. Materials will be available all day for you to come when it works for you!

This event is in the "Family" group

Scavenger Hunt Week: Holiday Season

12/22/2025 @ 12:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! 

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

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! 

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

Career Launch Pad

Monday, December 22, 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

Career LaunchPad

Monday, December 22, 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

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

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

Chinese Mahjong

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Bath Bomb Maker

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Get ready to fizz, foam, and have fun! In this hands-on workshop, participants will mix, mold, and customize their very own bath bombs using colorful ingredients and soothing scents.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to fizz, foam, and have fun! In this hands-on workshop, participants will mix, mold, and customize their very own bath bombs using colorful ingredients and soothing scents.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Sticker Art Masterpiece

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

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

Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Snacks

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17) 

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17) 

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

Gift Wrapping Station

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

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

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.