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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English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning, GED

Event Details:

Saturdays - 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.

Community Gardening: Potted Planting

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Free Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

North Oak Cliff - Conference Room

Registration

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

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Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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

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Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

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

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Yarn Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Mountain Creek - Study Room

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Ready to get hooked on creativity? Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting to stitch, this bi-weekly club is the perfect place to unwind and craft.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

10:00am - 1:00pm

Adult

Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Registration

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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It's adventure time!

Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am

Preschool

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 100

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Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

English Language Class

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

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

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

Dallas West - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

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.

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Event Details:

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

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - 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.

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Park Forest - Computer Area

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.

English Language Learning

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

English Language Learning

11:00am - 12:30pm

Adult

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

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.

Spanish / English Language Exchange

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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: English Language Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

Event Details:

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

Fiber Arts Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Lochwood - In Library

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

Family Afternoons: Valentine's Day Cards

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in learning how to make custom Valentine's Day cards or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends.

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm

Seniors

Grauwyler Park - In Library

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

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