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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov-Jan
2025
Booker T. High School Audition Workshops
Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov-Dec
2025
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
Event Details:
However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton
All Day
12/26–12/31
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Exhibit
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
The Sensory Studio: Canvas Painting in a Bag
9:15am–10:15am
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:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to touch, squish, swirl, and create! This sensory craft series invites kids to explore art through all five senses with hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
In Stitches
10:00am–12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists. All skill levels are welcome!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Cancelled
Potted Planting
10:00am–12:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Chinese Mahjong
11:00am–2:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Dallas Lace Society
11:00am–3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Noon Year's Eve
11:30am–12:30pm
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:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Color Me Calm
11:00am–12:00pm
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 (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Chinese Mahjong
11:00am–2:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Organizing Your Digital Genealogy Files - Dallas Genealogical Society
11:00am–12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Digital preservation is about more than simply backing up your files—it’s about ensuring your family’s stories and research remain accessible for generations to come.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
28
2025
Sun
Winterween (Holiday Movie Series)
1:00pm–3:00pm
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
Event Details:
Celebrate this jolly season with holiday movies we will be playing in the 1st floor auditorium! Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Chinese Mahjong Club
1:00pm–3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Knit Wits
1:30pm–3:30pm
Lakewood - Computer Area
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Computer Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library! (Crochet...if you must...)
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
New Year's Goals Vision Boards / Journaling
1:00pm–2:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
What are your goals for 2026? Express your New Year's resolutions by creating a vision board. Vision boards are collages of words and images that represent your goals and "vision" for the new year.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up
1:00pm–3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶 Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Chinese Mahjong Club
1:00pm–3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Craft and Chat
1:30pm–3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Got a stubborn project you need to finish? Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting? Eager to show off your projects and skills? Our Craft and Chat is for you!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Family Crafternoon: Vision Boards
1:00pm–2:30pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Grauwyler Park Branch
Room:
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Create memories as we craft vision boards! So gather your family for an afternoon of art and fun!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Watercolors for Beginners Workshop
1:00pm–2:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Family Movie Matinee: The Smurfs (2025)
1:00pm–3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids! January 3: The Smurfs February 7: Elio March 7: April 4: May 2:
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
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 (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Seniors
Event Details:
¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
28
2025
Sun
Crafternoon
2:00pm–3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Dec
28
2025
Sun
Oobleck STEM Craft
2:00pm–3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn what a non-newtonian fluid is? Come make some slime with us! Registration not required!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Learning to Quilt
2:00pm–4:00pm
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 (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
End of the Year Pajama Party
2:00pm–4:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
31
2025
Wed
Trivia Day
2:00pm–3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
2
2026
Fri
Mahjong
2:00pm–4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Art Lab: Make Something!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Books & Brews
2:00pm–3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
1
2026
Thu
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
3:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Snow Flakes
4:00pm–4:45pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate the holidays by creating your own snow flakes. Celebre las fiestas creando sus propios copos de nieve.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
English Practice Lounge/ Sala de Práctica de Inglés
6:00pm–7:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking for a relaxed, friendly place to practice English?
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