Upcoming Events

Name: The American Revolution Experience Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Exhibit

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Creature Teacher, An Afternoon with Mammals!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience. Yes, there will be a kangaroo! Sponsored by the Audelia Road Library Friends....

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience.

Yes, there will be a kangaroo!

Jolly Paws Celebration!

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a sma...

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!
Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a small craft!

Nailing it! TikTok Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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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...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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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 ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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

Speed Puzzling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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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 ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

An old portrait of Jane Austen has been augmented with balloons and a snazzy party hat.

A Night of Jane Austen

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more! The premier Regency author’s work is still ju...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 56

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more!

A pokeball with a penciled outline. The ball is split in two parts, the top part is red while the bottom part is white. in between these two spaces rest two smaller circles, one within the other. Una pokebola con un contorno dibujado a lápiz. La pelota se divide en dos partes, la parte superior es roja y la parte inferior es blanca. entre estos dos espacios descansan dos círculos más pequeños, uno dentro del otro.

Teen Pokemon Trading Card Club / Club de adolescentes de cartas coleccionables de Pokémon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the c...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 58

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the card game and prepare for future battles!

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Oneshot Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen, Adult

Skyline - Study Room

Registration

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination.

Beginner Adult Ukulele

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Registration

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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Have you ever wanted to learn an instrument? Ukuele is a great place to start! Explore the joy of playing the ukulele in this 8-week long workshop for beginner adults.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Español

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

Switch Game Night for Adults

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 100

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A game night just for adults! Challenge our staff to a game of Mario Kart, Mario Party, or Super Smash Bros.

Tarot Reading Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Dallas West - In Library

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Learn how to read and interpret Tarot cards!

This workshop series is designed to take beginners on an in-depth journey through the different cards and what each represents.

English Language Learning

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Highland Hills - Classroom A

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.

GED en español

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Spanish 101: Beginner Level

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

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¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Spanish Class

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Español

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

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Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

#LibraryShelfieDay

9:15am - 7:45pm

Family

Timberglen - Lobby

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Lobby

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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National Library Shelfie Day is a day to share pictures on social media of your favorite book shelf display. What better way to celebrate and be part of this trend than to take a picture with an artfully decorated display at your local library?

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Infant & Toddler

Preston Royal - Auditorium

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

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 Learning

9:30am - 11:00am

Adult

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

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.
Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Baby & Me

10:00am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Timberglen - Auditorium

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

ELL Intermediate Level

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning, GED

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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

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Timberglen - Classroom

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

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.
Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

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.
Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

English Language Learning - Basic

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

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

Lil' Bookworms: Songs and Stories

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

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