Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Assistant/Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English By appointment only.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English

By appointment only.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Tutor

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. Appointments are av...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjo...

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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: 98
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 "Adult" group.

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.Knitting, crochet, or...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Winter Break Movie Matinee

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bring your own blanket and light snacks. The movie will start promptly at 1:00 p.m."Abominable" After teenage Yi discovers a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, she an...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring your own blanket and light snacks. The movie will start promptly at 1:00 p.m.

"Abominable" 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launch Pad

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Trusts 101

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Study Room at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking ahead to your future and exploring the world of Wills and Trusts? Virginia Hammerle of Hammerle Finley Law Firm will be here to teach you all that you need to know....

Required
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Are you looking ahead to your future and exploring the world of Wills and Trusts? Virginia Hammerle of Hammerle Finley Law Firm will be here to teach you all that you need to know.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Lawn - Computer Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applicati...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

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 "Seniors" group.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group every Frida...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group every Friday at the library.

Afterschool Snacks

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Vickery Park - Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Exploring the World of Braille

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, learn about the importance of a written language like no other. Each person won't only get to browse some of DPL's braille books but also hear t...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, learn about the importance of a written language like no other.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafty Kids: Snowstorm in a Jar

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Learn about immiscible fluids and enjoy a fu...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Learn about immiscible fluids and enjoy a fun experiment to create a snowstorm in a jar.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Walk and Talk

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Skillman Southwestern - Lobby at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Vi...

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

Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Village, and finish back up at the library as it opens.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
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.  Participation of parent...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Saturday Stitchery

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect ...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community Gardening: Potted Planting

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden! Local seniors and adults will collaborate to care for vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants in a rel...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library. Registration is required at: https://www.intellichoice.org/students/ Email...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Yarn Arts

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting to stitch, this bi-weekly club is the perfect place to unwind and craft. Bring your current project...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting to stitch, this bi-weekly club is the perfect place to unwind and craft.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing Table Top RPG gaming series at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.