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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
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

Computer Basics flyer

Computer Basics

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz! 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz! 

 

English class.

English Language Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

GED Class

GED Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Interlibrary Loan for Genealogists

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library!

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Afterschool STEM: Magic Squares

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

What if I told you a simple paper cross can turn into a perfect square? We’ll show you a mind-bending paper trick — start with a paper cross, glue it together like a cylinder, and then with one single cut, it transforms into a perfect square.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What if I told you a simple paper cross can turn into a perfect square? We’ll show you a mind-bending paper trick — start with a paper cross, glue it together like a cylinder, and then with one single cut, it transforms into a perfect square.

Virtual College Tours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

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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.

Adult Craft Night: Frosted Luminaries

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Light up your winter nights with handmade frosted luminaries! In this relaxing craft session, you’ll learn simple techniques to turn ordinary jars into beautiful glowing décor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light up your winter nights with handmade frosted luminaries! In this relaxing craft session, you’ll learn simple techniques to turn ordinary jars into beautiful glowing décor.

Jobseeker Peer Support Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Network, hangout, and support other jobseekers. Get guidance from library staff! 

Come prepared to swap résumés and cover letters, practice common interview questions, and learn from your peers. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Network, hangout, and support other jobseekers. Get guidance from library staff! 

Come prepared to swap résumés and cover letters, practice common interview questions, and learn from your peers. 

White Rock Hills Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres!

 

Novel List TBD on our December 11, 2025 Book Club Date. 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres!

 

Novel List TBD on our December 11, 2025 Book Club Date. 

Flyer advertising application assistance for social services with contact information for Christine Ramos

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Kid's Zumba

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Morning Movies: The Long Walk

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

DGS circular logo with the words Best Practices Special Interest Group written underneath

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Picture of pieces of a puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Compete to be the Dallas Public Library's Puzzle Champion! 

Gather 3-4 friends and test your skills at our 90-minute speed puzzling competition. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete to be the Dallas Public Library's Puzzle Champion! 

Gather 3-4 friends and test your skills at our 90-minute speed puzzling competition. 

Chess flyer - two people in front of chess board playing chess.

Central Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

AI Tools for Jobseekers

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Heard of AI? Already started using it? We'll go over how to use this tool as a jobseeker: discussing limitations, establishing guidelines for critical use, and answering questions you may have. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Heard of AI? Already started using it? We'll go over how to use this tool as a jobseeker: discussing limitations, establishing guidelines for critical use, and answering questions you may have. 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Flyer advertising application assistance for social services with contact information for Christine Ramos

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Baby Basics Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: newborn-2 years

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
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: newborn-2 years