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Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
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

This event is in the "Family" group.

6th Annual Jerry Pinkney Day & Kwanzaa Celebration

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This Kwanzaa event will celebrate the works of award-winning children's author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney. Bring the entire family and immerse yourself in Kwanzaa crafts and ...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

This Kwanzaa event will celebrate the works of award-winning children's author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney.

Bring the entire family and immerse yourself in Kwanzaa crafts and the works of other African-American children's authors.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Break Family Board Games

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a family board game afternoon!Games provided. All ages invited. 

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

Enjoy a family board game afternoon!

Games provided. All ages invited.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

STEAM Family Movie Time

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

During our STEAM Family Movie time will we be exploring a STEM concept behind a classic film and creating a memorable take-home craft. We will provide the popcorn you will provide ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

During our STEAM Family Movie time will we be exploring a STEM concept behind a classic film and creating a memorable take-home craft. We will provide the popcorn you will provide the brains for a STEAM-powered experience. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Funday, Game Day

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Spend a day of fun playing games at the library with your family! 

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

Spend a day of fun playing games at the library with your family! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

12/30/2024 @ 9:00am to 01/04/2025 @ 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

New Years Eve in Crete

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year with Zeus, the father of Greek Mythology! Crete, the birthplace of Zeus, is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and is home to some of the mos...

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

Celebrate the New Year with Zeus, the father of Greek Mythology! Crete, the birthplace of Zeus, is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter break Activity: New Years Noise makers!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Today we will be celebrating the last day of the year together by making our own new years noise makers and having our own little countdown! Hoy celebraremos juntos el último dí...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Today we will be celebrating the last day of the year together by making our own new years noise makers and having our own little countdown!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Break Activity: Game Time!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for board games and fun while you continue to enjoy our winter break from school! Participa en juegos de mesa y diviértete mientras sigues disfrutando de las vacaciones ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for board games and fun while you continue to enjoy our winter break from school!

Participa en juegos de mesa y diviértete mientras sigues disfrutando de las vacaciones de invierno.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Gazzle Social

All Day
Skyline - In Library at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be di...

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

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be displayed in-house upon completion. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Health and Wellness Community Fair

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn about free and low-cost ways to better your health! Get a free mammogram with the Methodist Health System and valuable information from the WIC offices, DPL's Homeless Engage...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Learn about free and low-cost ways to better your health! Get a free mammogram with the Methodist Health System and valuable information from the WIC offices, DPL's Homeless Engagement team, and the Dallas YMCA.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for stud...

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

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for students to be engaged with during your visit.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Cinema: The Wild Robot (Rated PG-2024)

Friday, January 3, 2025 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:

Synopsis After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares...

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

Synopsis

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Time Capsules

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Preserve family memories, quirks and habits by creating your own time capsule! Bring your own materials such as small trinkets, keepsakes, artwork and photographs, and fill out pro...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Preserve family memories, quirks and habits by creating your own time capsule!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Afternoons: Glitter Bottles

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Learn how to make Glitter Bottles or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends.Whether you're a seasoned craf...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Learn how to make Glitter Bottles or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Mommy and Me Craft Time

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have ...

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

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have a hobby, all at once!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Movie Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 4

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Telescope Night

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come view the night sky! Learn more about the moon as well as visible stars and planets that are able to be seen in the winter time. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come view the night sky! Learn more about the moon as well as visible stars and planets that are able to be seen in the winter time. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Mommy and Me Craft Time

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have ...

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

Bring your kiddos and bring your unfinished craft projects! Finally set aside some time to get those forgotten crafts completed! Socialize, spend time with your children, and have a hobby, all at once!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Day: Little Artists Academy

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Today we are breaking out the smocks and paint and becoming full-fledged artists. We will learn to paint like Monet, draw like Vangogh, sculpt like Chihuly, and cut paper like Mati...

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

Today we are breaking out the smocks and paint and becoming full-fledged artists. We will learn to paint like Monet, draw like Vangogh, sculpt like Chihuly, and cut paper like Matisse.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stuffed Animal Hospital

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair? If so, bring your furry or not-so-furry friend to our walk-in clinic staffed with our volunteer ESTs (Emergency ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Painting Class

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn a new skill with this fun, free painting class on canvas and create your own masterpiece! 

Required
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn a new skill with this fun, free painting class on canvas and create your own masterpiece! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Scavenger Hunt Week: Winter Activities

All Day 1/13 - 1/18
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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 t...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
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! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie Night: "Little Giants"

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The most exciting time of the football season is practically here! And we are cheering with all the team spirit as we watch this classic from the 90s. Make your own team jerse...

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

The most exciting time of the football season is practically here! And we are cheering with all the team spirit as we watch this classic from the 90s.