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Exhibit - The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

All Day 9/28 - 11/30
Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Español, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day.  Mexican-Americans have served in the Military throughout ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español, Exhibit
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day. 

Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Drawings of (clockwise from upper right) a green oven mitt, bok choi leaf, fried egg, bag of holiday candy, yellow mixing bowl with a whisk, set of three multicolored measuring spoons, salt and pepper shakers and an open cookbook with a ribbon marker. Text in the center: "What's cookin'? At the Dallas Public Library"

What's cookin' in November

All Day 11/4 - 11/27
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!   EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   Common Threads - Small Bites Ki...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

 

Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

Text "Native American Heritage Month" on a background of Native American beadwork.

Native American Heritage Month Programs

All Day 11/9 - 11/26
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.  S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements. 

 

Christii J

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/12 - 11/27
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination. Through her spray pai...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Dallas Opera Pigs poster art

3 Little Pigs Mini-Opera Performance

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Outdoor Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bridging together Opera and the classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out their traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three L...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bridging together Opera and the classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out their traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

Guitar Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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!

Day of Thanks

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This heartwarming and interactive program invites families to come together to express their gratitude with engaging games and creative crafts. Its a perfect opportunity to celebra...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This heartwarming and interactive program invites families to come together to express their gratitude with engaging games and creative crafts. Its a perfect opportunity to celebrate the spirit of thankfulness while creating lasting memories.

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Family Fun Saturday: Painting Without a Brush

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush! We will provide unc...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

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Self Portraits book signing by artist and author, Lynn Richardson

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Artist and author, Lynn Richardson will discuss her book, "Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History" as a resource that provides context for English language learners so they...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Artist and author, Lynn Richardson will discuss her book, "Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History" as a resource that provides context for English language learners so they may experience self-discovery through the venue of art.

dog and cat in front of Dallas skyline with Dallas 90 in text

Pet Adoption Drive

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Find your new furry friend! Dallas Animal Services will be at our library with their adoption truck. If the weather is bad, the event will be inside.  Want to check out ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Find your new furry friend!

Dallas Animal Services will be at our library with their adoption truck. If the weather is bad, the event will be inside. 

family cooking

Family Cooking Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!  Family Cooking Class (FCC) is a Chef led class that tea...

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! 

Keyboard Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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!

Mickey Mouse is wearing a tuxedo with a blue jacket and hat with clouds on them and white pants. Minnie Mouse is wearing a pink dress with clouds on it and a white sash around her waist. It looks like Mickey and Minnie Mouse are standing in what would be the crow’s nest of a pirate ship, but they are on a parade float.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Party

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate in style at a birthday bash fit for Disney royalty! Join us for Mickey and Minnie Mouses' Birthday Party, a magical event filled with crafts, games, and fun ...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate in style at a birthday bash fit for Disney royalty! Join us for Mickey and Minnie Mouses' Birthday Party, a magical event filled with crafts, games, and fun for the whole family.

Story & Craft at Vector Brewing

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft! Brought to you by the Audelia Road Branch Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft!

Brought to you by the Audelia Road Branch Library.

Strings Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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!

Linda Jones, a black woman, smiles at the camera. She wears a white shirt and orange bracelet.

Family Funday: Family Scribes

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join Linda Jones, aka the Writing Doula, for a unique storytelling circle and game activity called Family Scribes. In this interactive event, you'll help recall and share cher...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join Linda Jones, aka the Writing Doula, for a unique storytelling circle and game activity called Family Scribes.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/25/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Board Game Fun

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all game lovers! Join us on the fourth Monday each month to enjoy our selection of board games for all ages! From Candy Land to Ticket to Ride, we've got something for e...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all game lovers!

Join us on the fourth Monday each month to enjoy our selection of board games for all ages! From Candy Land to Ticket to Ride, we've got something for everyone.

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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!

Guitar Class

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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!

quilting

Quilting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet. All supplies will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

thanksgiving

The Garfield Movie (2024) - Rated PG

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-l...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L.