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DIY Sock Snowman

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you ready to get crafty and embrace the winter season in a fun and cozy way? Come for a delightful crafting workshop where you'll learn how to create adorable snowmen using not...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you ready to get crafty and embrace the winter season in a fun and cozy way? Come for a delightful crafting workshop where you'll learn how to create adorable snowmen using nothing but socks, rice, and a sprinkle of creativity!

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

Movie Wednesdays: The Grinch

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, start...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 3 p.m.

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

Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression! ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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 "Family" group.

Strings Class

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Afterschool STEAM: Santa's Chimney Challenge

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Santa needs your help! He needs to do some research on chimneys and their structure. You'll use toothpicks and gumdrops to make some chimney models for Santa to experiment with! ...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Santa needs your help! He needs to do some research on chimneys and their structure.
You'll use toothpicks and gumdrops to make some chimney models for Santa to experiment with!

We'll see you there!

 

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

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

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

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course! American mah jongg, or mahjong, is based on the original Chinese game of mah jongg that was developed in the 1800s...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

World Building

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in developing your skills as a storyteller? All that's needed is your imagination as we learn to create immersive and believable worlds within your Tabletop Roleplay gam...

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

Interested in developing your skills as a storyteller? All that's needed is your imagination as we learn to create immersive and believable worlds within your Tabletop Roleplay games and stories.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grauwyler Gaming

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off ...

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

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nailing it! TikTok Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll ho...

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

Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll houses.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

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

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art in the Style of ....Henri Matisse

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In December’s session, participants will explore Henri Matisse’s iconic paper cut-out style, inspired by his holiday work, Noël. Participants will learn about Matisse’s bold use of...

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

In December’s session, participants will explore Henri Matisse’s iconic paper cut-out style, inspired by his holiday work, Noël.

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

North Oak Cliff Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This month's selection: Need Title by Need Author Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library! Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's selection: Need Title by Need Author

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!

Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person. Due to the holidays we will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of December. Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join...

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

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

Due to the holidays we will be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of December.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.

This event is in the "Family" group.

PJ Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Families are invited to Lakewood Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun just in our PJs.  Future d...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Families are invited to Lakewood Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun just in our PJs. 

Future dates include: 

October 16th

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Holiday Movie

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy a Holiday themed movie with other Seniors from the local community 

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

Enjoy a Holiday themed movie with other Seniors from the local community 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitflix and Chill: Open Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern 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 "chill" morning with other fiber craft ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - 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 "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie.  All skill levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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 "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Thursday, December 12, 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.

Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring you...

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

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

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

Crochet Fun!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Holiday Crafting Extravaganza!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a trip around the world with our Winter Holiday Crafting Extravaganza!We will be making family-friendly crafts to celebrate different winter holidays including Christmas, Yald...

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

Take a trip around the world with our Winter Holiday Crafting Extravaganza!

We will be making family-friendly crafts to celebrate different winter holidays including Christmas, Yaldā, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and the Winter Solstice!