Upcoming Events

Name: Author Talk with Don Scarborough
Start: 2025-01-11T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-11T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Oak Lawn Branch Library

Featured Events

Author Talk with Don Scarborough

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch

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Ready for a hilarious and heartwarming adventure?Don Scarborough, author of Camp Willowswish, will be at the Oak Lawn Branch Library to discuss his quirky, offbeat novel set in the...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 39

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Ready for a hilarious and heartwarming adventure?

The painting depicts a close-up portrait of a man’s face created using vibrant, bold colors like red, blue, green, pink, and yellow.

Art Reception for Cre8ivesphere

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and meet local artists that are part of Cre8ivesphere.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and meet local artists that are part of Cre8ivesphere.

Lit-er-turally Buzzed

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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"Drink if your book was written in the last decade." We are turning our current and recent reads into a drinking game, with Lit-er-turally Buzzed, get it, buzzed on literature...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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"Drink if your book was written in the last decade."

"A New Way Around Writer's Block" with Amy Kelly

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch

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We are excited to welcome Amy Kelly, cohost of the Time to Write podcast and owner of Lone Star Literary Life, for a presentation on how to get through every aspiring writer's neme...

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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We are excited to welcome Amy Kelly, cohost of the Time to Write podcast and owner of Lone Star Literary Life, for a presentation on how to get through every aspiring writer's nemesis- the dreaded writer's block!

Witchy Winter

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Delve into the enchantment of winter and uncover the lore of the season! Explore how our ancestors braved the dark months, the mythological beings they believed lurked in the frost...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 23

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Delve into the enchantment of winter and uncover the lore of the season!

Vintage Makers: Bad Art Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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Leave your self-criticism at the door! Bad Art Night is all about celebrating the joy of creation, regardless of your artistic abilities. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven'...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Seniors

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Leave your self-criticism at the door! Bad Art Night is all about celebrating the joy of creation, regardless of your artistic abilities. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a brush in years, this night is for you.

Upcycled Clothing - Dog Toy Tutorial

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch

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In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll cr...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 12

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In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll create a unique, homemade toy that’s sure to be a hit with any pup.

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Dallas West - Auditorium

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Timberglen - Auditorium

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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

English Language Class

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Dallas West - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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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. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

"Cleaning Smarter: How to Consciously Clean Your Home"

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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Has anyone ever told you that you shouldn't clean with ammonia and bleach at the same time? Do you know not to boil Fabuloso on the stove to freshen up your home?

Job Skills Class

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

English Language Learning

11:00am - 12:30pm

Adult (18+)

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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

Sew Much Fun with Jill -DIY Cloth Patches for Women's History Month

11:00am - 1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity, flair, and a little bit of stitching!

Spanish / English Language Exchange

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Español, English Language Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

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Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult (18+)

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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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. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Basket Weaving

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Registration

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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Expand your crafting repertoire with us as we learn how to weave our own baskets!

Registration is required for this event as the supplies are limited. Please register below or call us at 214-670-6421!

Family Fun Saturday: DIY Gumball Machines

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Transform plant pots and goldfish bowls into cute, though non-functional, gumball machines!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

Saturday Movies

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm

Adult (18+)

Grauwyler Park - In Library

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors

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Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Fretz Park - Lobby

Registration

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Lobby

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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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.

Celtic Fair

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Park Forest - In Library

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Design and construct Celtic knots and shape a Tam o' shanter, while participating in the Sheaf toss and Welly toss to earn your green surprise.

All supplies provided; no experience required.

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Do you want to learn or increase your skills?

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Crafternoon: Colorful Tissue Paper Trees

2:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Forest Green - Children's Area

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

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Celebrate all the colors of springtime by crafting a beautiful tissue paper tree. As trees start to bloom this spring, capture their bright blossoms with this creative seasonal craft.

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