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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Game Day!

4:00pm - 6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Forest Green - Classroom 2

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

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Calling all gamers!

Afterschool STEAM

4:30pm - 5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

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Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

4:30pm - 5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

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Refuel 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 STEAM

4:30pm - 5:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

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Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends.

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

DIY Hand Warmers

4:30pm - 6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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Stay cozy this winter with a warm, crafty twist! Learn the basics of hand-sewing while creating your very own pocket-sized hand warmers to keep the chill at bay.

ipad gaming

5:00pm - 6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Technology

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Do you enjoy playing video games? If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to games such as Roblox, Mario Run, Sonic and much more!

Canvas y Cultura: Fred Villanueva

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Grauwyler Park - In Library

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Español

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Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los artistas y estilos que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte.

Story & Craft: Penguin Huddle

5:30pm - 6:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.

January's Book: Penguin Huddle By Ross Montgomery

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:45pm - 7:45pm

Teen, Adult

Timberglen - Auditorium

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Infant & Toddler

Skyline - Classroom

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

DIY Factory Leather Stamping

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

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

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

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

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

Forest Green - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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

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 Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Lochwood - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

White Rock Hills - Classroom B

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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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.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

White Rock Hills Book Club - Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 29

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride