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Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22 - 12/31

Community Events

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However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!For Families and ChildrenDecember 6, Noon - 2 p.m., Holiday Family...

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Library Branch: Community Events

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

"The Christmas Book Flood" by Emily Kilgore

The Christmas Book Flood: Jólabókaflóð

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch

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Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.After the story, stay for a festive craft. In honor of this Icela...

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.

The Art of Tea Ceremonies

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

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We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies. Sunshine Studio is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich t...

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies.

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

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“But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”― Jane Austen, Mansfield ParkCelebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with us! Learn about the history of tea during the regency per...

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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“But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”
― Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

Chanukah Celebration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

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Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!Bring your family to enjoy this special holiday event; there will be a storytime, crafts, photo wall, scavenger hunt and more. We will also...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!

Dancers and drummers performing while a woman in blue watches and claps

7th Annual Jerry Pinkney Day & Kwanzaa Celebration

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch

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This Kwanzaa event will celebrate the works of award-winning children's author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney.Bring the entire family and immerse yourself in African dance, music, s...

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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This Kwanzaa event will celebrate the works of award-winning children's author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney.

Four pair of children's legs in cozy pajamas and fuzzy socks

End of the Year Pajama Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch

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Take over the entire library for the afternoon! We will have a movie in the auditorium, games in the teen area, coloring in the children's area, a scavenger hunt and photo boo...

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Take over the entire library for the afternoon! We will have a movie in the auditorium, games in the teen area, coloring in the children's area, a scavenger hunt and photo booth with our large Kermie.

An adult pouring a bag full of balloons on an ecstatic child

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch

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Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year"....

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year".

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Renner-Frankford - Children's Area

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Early Literacy, Español

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Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 3 years old and under.

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

Bilingual Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuentos Bilingüe

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Prairie Creek - In Library

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - In Library

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Storytime

We will explore how to say the names of things in English and Spanish, then share some playtime.

Toddler Storytime

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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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - 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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

11:30am–12:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

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

Preschool Storytime

3:30pm–4:30pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old

PJ Storytime

7:00pm–7:30pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Families are invited to Lakewood Branch Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun - in our PJs!

Toddler Craft - Sponge Painted Butterflies

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Transform a sponge into a butterfly stamp and fill your paper sky with beautiful butterflies.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - 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: 16 months - 3 years

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

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

Spring Bilingual Storytime (Hora de cuentos bilingüe de Primavera)

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Pleasant Grove - Children's Area

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!

Preschool Picassos

11:00am–12:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Mountain Creek - Children's Area

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

Baby Basics Storytime

9:30am–10:15am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

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For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - 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: 3 years and younger

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Forest Green - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

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

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Sensory Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

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 in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

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, but all are welcome.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

11:30am–12:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - 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: 3 years and younger

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

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Preston Royal - Auditorium

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - 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! Family Storytime is the first Saturday of every month.

Suggested ages: 0 - 5 years old. All ages and family members are welcome.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe

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!

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