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Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22 - 12/31
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

Offsite Event
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!

Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton

All Day 11/29 - 12/13
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Annual Book Giveaway!

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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*!

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*!

Chess Club

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

SANTA. I KNOW HIM.

Photos with Santa!

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Bring on the cheer and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa to share with your loved ones this holiday season. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring on the cheer and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa to share with your loved ones this holiday season. 

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

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!

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, December 9, 2025 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

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!

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, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Voice Class

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

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!

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!

Violin Class

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

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!

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!

After School Cinema

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
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!

Ukulele Class

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
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!

Learn & Make: Holiday Heritage & Handcrafts

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Explore the rich history and cultural context behind global holidays. This series focuses on knowledge and creativity so you can learn something new.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the rich history and cultural context behind global holidays. This series focuses on knowledge and creativity so you can learn something new.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

Keyboard Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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

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!

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!

Ukulele Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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

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!

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!

Keyboard Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Kids Movie of the Week Flyer

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

The Kid's Movie of the Week for this week is "Polar Express"!

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 "Polar Express"!

Violin Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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!

Virtual College Tours

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Family, Teen (ages 13-17)

Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.

Cancelled
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.

Sculptor's Studio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Get messy with clay during our first sculptor studio of the fall! Come back with your family each month for more! 

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get messy with clay during our first sculptor studio of the fall! Come back with your family each month for more! 

Join the fun with Read With Us!, a FREE early literacy program designed for children under 5 and their families! With over 8 exciting themes, little learners will explore the worlds of cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and more through engaging stories, playful activities, and hands-on fun. Each class includes take-home materials to keep the learning going, and it's all provided in partnership with Catholic Charities. 📚 Spots fill fast registration is encouraged! 📞 Call 214-337-0175 to sig

Read with us! Early Literacy Program

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family

Join the fun with Read With Us!, a FREE early literacy program designed for children under 5 and their families!

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join the fun with Read With Us!, a FREE early literacy program designed for children under 5 and their families!