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Keyboard Class

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Super Snack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids Art Studio: Knitting Nancy

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Mini Master Builders

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!

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

This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

No Fiction, Just Facts Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Open your mind and learn more about the world around us in this Non-Fiction Book Club. Each month will focus on a different topic, such as human anthropology, biographies, religion, natural sciences, and more!

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

Open your mind and learn more about the world around us in this Non-Fiction Book Club. Each month will focus on a different topic, such as human anthropology, biographies, religion, natural sciences, and more!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Practice your reading skills in a fun, relaxed environment by reading to a therapy dog! These trained therapy dogs will be the most well behaved and kindest paw-dience you have ever had. 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills in a fun, relaxed environment by reading to a therapy dog! These trained therapy dogs will be the most well behaved and kindest paw-dience you have ever had. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Game Lounge

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

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

Relax with your family and friends and play some of your favorite games. We have a selection of board games and Switch games for you to choose from.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Game Day!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

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: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Afterschool STEAM - Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

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

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Come Fly With Us!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a drone? Now is your chance! Learn the fundamentals of flying a drone inside the library. You will learn how to properly take off, land, and in air maneuvering.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a drone? Now is your chance! Learn the fundamentals of flying a drone inside the library. You will learn how to properly take off, land, and in air maneuvering.

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids STEM Program

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Vision Board Workshop: Goals, Glow-Ups & Global Wisdom

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

2026, we’re coming for you! Come through to this vision board sesh where you’ll set goals, manifest big, and plan your glow-up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

2026, we’re coming for you! Come through to this vision board sesh where you’ll set goals, manifest big, and plan your glow-up.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Origami Lucky Stars

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Wish upon a fold and let creativity shine! Teens will learn how to make cute origami lucky stars using colorful paper and simple folding techniques.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Wish upon a fold and let creativity shine! Teens will learn how to make cute origami lucky stars using colorful paper and simple folding techniques.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Swan Strings Guitar

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Virtual College Tours

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Yarn and Yap

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Bring your craft project and socialize while you work. Portable, unplugged crafts of all types welcome. 

If you don't have a project, library staff can teach the basics of crochet! 

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring your craft project and socialize while you work. Portable, unplugged crafts of all types welcome. 

If you don't have a project, library staff can teach the basics of crochet! 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

General Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Hip Hop Trivia & Karaoke

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Get ready for beats, bars, and brainpower!

 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

 Hip Hop Trivia Challenge

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready for beats, bars, and brainpower!

 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

 Hip Hop Trivia Challenge

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Jobseeker Peer Support Club

Thursday, January 8, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.