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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Audelia Road Branch

Dallas West Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Lakewood Branch

Lochwood Branch

Mountain Creek Branch

Oak Lawn Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Preston Royal Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Timberglen Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Audelia Road - Lobby

Dallas West - In Library

Forest Green - Classroom 2

Fretz Park - Exhibit Space

Fretz Park - In Library

Fretz Park - Lobby

Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area

Highland Hills - Classroom A & B

Lakewood - Auditorium

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Oak Lawn - In Library

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Preston Royal - Auditorium

Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Renner-Frankford - In Library

Timberglen - Auditorium

Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Vickery Park - In Library

No room assigned

All Day

Signs of Our Times: A Photographic Retrospective

All Day 1/6–2/28

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

SIGNS OF OUR TIMES is a Photography Exhibition by artist, journalist and freelance photographer Danny Hurley.

Guess Who? - Safari Scavenger Hunt

02/12/2024 @ 9:00am–02/15/2024 @ 5:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Lobby

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Who Do You Love?

02/03/2024 @ 12:00am–02/15/2024 @ 8:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Help us fill the library with love to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Hidden Red Envelopes

02/09/2024 @ 9:00am–02/15/2024 @ 4:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Lobby

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us in welcoming the Year of the Dragon!

Celebrating Black History Month

All Day 2/1–2/29

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

Offsite Event

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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

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History/African-American Heritage Month with a month of programming to inform, celebrate, honor and highlight the Black community's history and achievements.

10:30am

Resources for Finding your Jewish Roots - Jewish Genealogical Interest Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

This month, Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History staff will give a tour of Dallas Public Library's top ten genealogy collection and specifically highlight materials of interest to a Jewish genealogy researcher.

10:45am

11:00am

Sit n' Knit

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

This class is for beginners who have never knit and for people who have not knit for a while who would like a refresh on the basics.

Learn the basics:

Alphabet Animals

11:00am–12:00pm

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

Valentine's Sugar Scrubs for Seniors

11:00am–12:00pm

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Seniors can make their own sugar scrub for valentines. Supplies will be provided.

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Watercolor Painting Class

12:00pm–1:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Learn the basics of different aquamedia and how to use/maintain our many art tools until you're ready to pursue your own ideas and art pieces.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm–1:45pm

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

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Valentine's Day Games

1:00pm–2:30pm

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

We're spreading the warmth and joy of Valentine's Day. Join us for a heartwarming program where seniors will gather to play Valentine's Day games and decorate their very own heart-shaped boxes. Love, laughter, and creativity await!

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

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

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Cancelled

Get Rhythm with Bombazo DFW!

2:00pm–3:00pm

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Local music and dance troupe Bombazo DFW will be with us to deliver an energetic show of rhythm and movement!

Adult Coloring Group

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

3:00pm–5:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's adventure time!

3:15pm

3:30pm

Popsicle Stick Bird Magnets

3:30pm–4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... popsicle stick?

Join us to make a popsicle stick craft worthy of hanging on your kitchen fridge!

3:45pm

4:00pm

Game Day!

4:00pm–6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Afterschool LEGOs

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Unwind with us after a stressful day at school with some free build LEGO time.

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

4:15pm

4:30pm

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome.

4:45pm

5:00pm

Knitting Group

5:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Participants can bring own projects or use supplies library has to create something.

Chess for Adults

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

5:00pm–5:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

5:15pm

5:30pm

Tabletop Tonight: Build-a-Hero Workshop, Kit Bashing 101

5:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn about 'Kit Bashing' - combining parts of different models - through making some customized 28mm miniatures.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

5:30pm–6:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

5:45pm

6:00pm

Mystery Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

DIY Suncatchers for Seniors

6:00pm–7:00pm

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of crafting: Today we will make suncatchers! We'll be using a technique that requires minimal dexterity to create a visually stunning window ornament!

Beginner Piano Class for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

We are excited to offer this 9-week course in beginner piano for adults. If you have always wanted to learn piano but never did, now's your time to start!

6:15pm

6:30pm

Generations: A Celebration of Black History Month with the South Dallas Concert Choir

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Lochwood branch library is proud to host the South Dallas Concert choir for their annual celebration of Black History Month. Join for a concert filled with poetry, spoken word, dance, much singing and laughter!

Relax & Color: Adult Coloring Session

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover the therapeutic world of coloring during our Relax and Color: Adult Coloring Session.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

6:45pm

7:00pm

Adult Anime Club

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

🌟 Explore the World of Anime at Your Local Library! 🍙🥤

7:15pm

7:30pm

7:45pm

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