Upcoming Events

Featured Events

pair of scissors and tan wrapping paper with gold dots on a white surface, surrounded with pine sprigs, holiday cookies, pinecones, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise and two small wrapped presents

Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22 - 12/31

Community Events

Event Details:

However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!For Families and ChildrenDecember 6, Noon - 2 p.m., Holiday Family...

View Details

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!

"The Christmas Book Flood" by Emily Kilgore

The Christmas Book Flood: Jólabókaflóð

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch

Event Details:

Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.After the story, stay for a festive craft. In honor of this Icela...

View Details

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn about Jólabókaflóð, pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot, as we read "The Christmas Book Flood" By Emily Kilgore.

The Art of Tea Ceremonies

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Event Details:

We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies. Sunshine Studio is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich t...

View Details

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies.

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Event Details:

“But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”― Jane Austen, Mansfield ParkCelebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with us! Learn about the history of tea during the regency per...

View Details

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

“But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”
― Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

Chanukah Celebration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Event Details:

Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!Bring your family to enjoy this special holiday event; there will be a storytime, crafts, photo wall, scavenger hunt and more. We will also...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!

Dancers and drummers performing while a woman in blue watches and claps

7th Annual Jerry Pinkney Day & Kwanzaa Celebration

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch

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 African dance, music, s...

View Details

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

Four pair of children's legs in cozy pajamas and fuzzy socks

End of the Year Pajama Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch

Event Details:

Take over the entire library for the afternoon! We will have a movie in the auditorium, games in the teen area, coloring in the children's area, a scavenger hunt and photo boo...

View Details

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Take over the entire library for the afternoon! We will have a movie in the auditorium, games in the teen area, coloring in the children's area, a scavenger hunt and photo booth with our large Kermie.

An adult pouring a bag full of balloons on an ecstatic child

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch

Event Details:

Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year"....

View Details

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year".

Filters

Homeschool Meet-up

10:00am–12:00pm

Family

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Registration Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!

Afterschool STEM: Build a Robot Hand

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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:

Join us for a hands-on STEM activity where participants learn how robot hands work and build their own moving model using simple materials.

Pajama Storytime

5:00pm–5:45pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - In Library

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - In Library

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Read, sing, and play at this special evening toddler storytime!

Suggested ages: 2-5 years

White Rock Hills Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

Roots of Leadership: The Alpha Phi Alpha Story

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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:

This presentation highlights the powerful legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., exploring how its roots in scholarship, leadership, and service have shaped generations of men.

English Language Class

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

Baby Basics Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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

Spanish Class

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

English Language Class

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

Circle of Friends

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Registration Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Circle of Friends group meets twice a month at White Rock Hills Library on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for 1.5 hrs.

Mini Master Builders

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

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!

No Fiction, Just Facts Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom B

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!

Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Seniors

Event Details:

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

English Language Class

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

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

Baby Basics Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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

Piece it Together: Puzzle Night

5:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - In Library

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Join us for an evening dedicated entirely to the art of piecing things together! Gather your team (or join one when you arrive) to complete jigsaw puzzles of varying sizes and difficulty levels.

Spanish Class

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

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

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Event Details:

Primary tabs