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Letters to Santa

9:00am–5:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Write your letter to Santa and mail it at the library. Visit the front desk for a return letter from Santa. (Bilingual materials will be available)

Study Hall

9:30am–4:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

Enjoy quiet study hours with others in our classroom!

Computer Help

10:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Bilingual Storytime at the Library - Hora de cuentos

10:30am–11:00am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Storytime at the Library - Hora de cuentos

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

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

Program Type: Early Literacy,

Event Details:

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)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

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)

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

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 Storytimes in a week are the same*

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

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

Program Type: Early Literacy, Español

Event Details:

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

Computer Basics

10:30am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

- Learn to type and use a mouse

- Getting Started on a Computer

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

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

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

11:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Feel-Good Fridays: Yoga & Meditation

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Clase de Internet para Principiantes; Beginner Internet Class (Spanish)

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Event Details:

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español.

Story & Craft at Vector Brewing

1:00pm–2:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy,

Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft to celebrate this wonderful, winter season!

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come sit and 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.

1-on-1 Tech Help

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

No tech skills? No problem!

ArtFull Fridays

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Visit with the Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team to relax, unwind, and find some inner peace with arts and crafts every Friday afternoon.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Reservation

Louis Palomo

2:45pm–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Sweet Sounds: Fall Music Classes - Guitar

3:00pm–3:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class!

Classes run from October 13th through December 22nd.

Fall music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Computer Help

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm–4:15pm

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

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A

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

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

Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

After School Craft: Gingerbread House

3:30pm–4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Create your own home using a gingerbread style. These houses will be built using craft material kits that look like gingerbread houses. The material used is NOT FOOD.

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm–4:30pm

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

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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

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

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

3:30pm–4:30pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Gingerbread Houses (Out of Cardboard)

3:30pm–4:30pm

Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

The gingerbread man needs help decorating his new home. This time, he wants it out of cardboard. Can you help make and decorate a house truly fit for Christmas?

Afterschool SWITCH HOUR!

3:30pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Celebrate the last week of School before Christmas Break with us!
We will bring out the Nintendo Switch and play Mario Kart, Mario Party, or Super Smash Bros!

Sweet Sounds: Fall Music Classes - Violin

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from October 13th to December 22nd, 2023.

Fall music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm–5:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.