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This event is in the "Family" group
Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton
All Day
12/15–12/23
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
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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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12/12/2025 @ 9:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Scavenger Hunt Week: Holiday Season
12/12/2025 @ 9:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group:
Family
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!
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12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Annual Book Giveaway!
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library
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Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
When you visit the White Rock Library Branch, under the Christmas Tree, you will find a "mystery title" wrapped in holiday paper for your child or teen to enjoy and to KEEP for FREE*!
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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!
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 "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Bluegrass Open Jam
10:30am–12:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Meet other bluegrass musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Bluegrass musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Dallasite Yogis
12:00pm–12:30pm
Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you. Register for email reminders and updates.
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This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Ukulele Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Scrapbook Hour
2:00pm–4:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get creative with the Polk Wisdom Library's scrapbooking hour!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
3:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
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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
18
2025
Thu
Video Game Club
3:30pm–4:15pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
STEM Club Presented by UT Southwestern
3:45pm–4:45pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
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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,
Technology
Event Details:
Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Kid's Movie of the Week
4:00pm–5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
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Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Kid's Movie of the Week for this week is "The Grinch"!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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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
18
2025
Thu
Paperbag Stars
4:30pm–5:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B
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Library Branch:
Highland Hills Branch
Room:
Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Kids will create intricate stars of various sizes using paperbags.
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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
18
2025
Thu
Afterschool STEAM - Tree Tesselations!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
5:00pm–7:00pm
Timberglen - Study Room 1
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Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Study Room 1
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Attention all young aspiring adventurers, do you want to play Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how? Have you already experienced the flames of a red dragon and seek a new adventure to sink your teeth into?
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This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Violin Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Swan Strings Guitar
5:30pm–6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Craft a Gift Basket Paper Earrings
5:30pm–7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Just in time for the holidays - craft a gift basket! Each week you will make something different. By the end of the series, you will have enough items for a lovely a gift basket.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Mystery Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Spanish Learners Conversation Table
6:00pm–7:00pm
Dallas West - In Library
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Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Forest Green Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Senior Program
6:00pm–7:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Relaxing, senior-friendly craft session where you can bring a favorite photo and create your own coaster.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Dyed Coasters
6:00pm–7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Wrap up some handmade holiday magic! In this festive craft session, adults will turn simple ceramic tiles into stunning dyed coasters—perfect for thoughtful, last-minute Christmas gifts.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Art in the Style of ... Picasso
6:00pm–7:30pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Oak Lawn Branch
Room:
Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
How much do you really know about Picasso? Get ready to change perspectives as we learn about the mind the artist who redefined how we understand form, transforming the way we see the world around us.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Paint Me Like One of Your Library Friends
6:00pm–7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group:
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun! December's theme is ugly sweaters
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This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Chanukah Celebration
6:00pm–8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
The Whodunit Society: A Mystery and Thriller Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.” ~ Neil Armstrong
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Open Mic Night at Central
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Fretz Park Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
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Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club! Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. .
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| 6:45pm |
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| 7:00pm |
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| 7:15pm |
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| 7:30pm |
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| 7:45pm |
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