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snowman shape out of mini marshmallows with winter decor

Mini Marshmallow Snowman

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Create a snowman masterpiece with marshmallows! All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create a snowman masterpiece with marshmallows!

All supplies provided.

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music! Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Nellie

Read to Nellie

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

After School Cinema

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

snack time

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, December 18, 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!

Strings Class

Wednesday, December 18, 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!

Afterschool Activity of the Week

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Nintendo Switch

Afterschool SWITCH HOUR!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Race in Mario Kart! Fight in Smash Brothers! Question your friendships in Mario Party! We will have the switch and enough controllers for 8 players! Gamers are welcome to bri...

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

Race in Mario Kart! Fight in Smash Brothers! Question your friendships in Mario Party!

We will have the switch and enough controllers for 8 players!

Chess for ages 7+

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, December 18, 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!

Mah Jongg

American Mahjong

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

After School Activity

Afterschool Activity - Board Games

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

recipes

Recipe Swap-Up

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

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

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

photo hands knitting

Knitting and Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Evening Craft: Watercolor Polaroids

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Explore the art of watercolor painting as we create stunning Polaroid-inspired masterpieces. Great idea for gifting on a budget!  Teens and Adults welcome 

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

Explore the art of watercolor painting as we create stunning Polaroid-inspired masterpieces.

Great idea for gifting on a budget! 

Teens and Adults welcome 

Friends of the Library Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
School supplies for speaking Spanish

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, December 18, 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. 

Speed Puzzling Logo

Speed Puzzling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players. At the designated time the teams will ...

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

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online Programs
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.