Upcoming Events

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Happy Holidays!

All Day 11/22 - 12/31

Community Events

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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...

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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

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However you're celebrating this holiday season, Dallas Public Library has programs to get you into a festive mood!

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Awkward Family Photos

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch

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Come to the library for a 1980s-inspired photo-studio portrait. Wear your ugliest holiday sweaters, old dance costumes, acid-wash jeans, and your biggest hair! Recreate a cringewor...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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Come to the library for a 1980s-inspired photo-studio portrait. Wear your ugliest holiday sweaters, old dance costumes, acid-wash jeans, and your biggest hair! Recreate a cringeworthy photo from the past or start a new tradition.

"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

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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...

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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

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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...

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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

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“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...

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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“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

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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

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Celebrate and connect in Chanukah spirit!

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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

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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...

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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

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End of the Year Pajama Party

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

Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch

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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...

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

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Noon Year's Eve

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

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch

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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"....

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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".

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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

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

Lego Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Lego Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Dallas West - In Library

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Accept the Challenge

Game Day!

4:00pm–6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Forest Green - Classroom 2

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

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Calling all gamers!

Afterschool STEAM

4:30pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Count Quest

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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🎯 Join the Count Quest! Get ready for a fun brain-boosting adventure as we play interactive counting and logic games together are you up for the challenge?

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.

Family Fun Saturday: Rock Painting

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Crafternoon: Paper Bowl Turtles

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Forest Green - Children's Area

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Use household materials to make a three-dimensional turtle with a unique shell. Use pictures of real turtle species to help you design a colorful patterned shell.

Dr. Lon's Amazing Science Show

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Kids Maker Studio

2:00pm–3:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Lakewood Labs

3:30pm–4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Are you curious about the world and how things work? Welcome to the Lakewood Labs, where we get hands on with experimenting and trying things out. Every month will be a whole new adventure!

Lantern Suncatchers

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Celebrate Harriet Tubman’s legacy with radiant lantern suncatchers! 🌞✨
Just like she spread the light of freedom, let your suncatcher shine with hope and inspiration!

After School STEAM

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

X-Ray Painting

4:30pm–5:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Glow with brilliance and shine a light on science! Kids will learn about Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who discovered radium and polonium, and explore her incredible contributions to the world.

After School Cinema

3:30pm–5:00pm

Family

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Elsie Sticks Creation

3:45pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Polk-Wisdom - In Library

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Come build Elsie Sticks with us, and see who can make the tallest tower. Can you beat your friends?

After School STEAM

3:30pm–4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.

Homework Help at the Library!

4:00pm–4:45pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff. 📚

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

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

Sharks 4 Kids!

4:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Registration Required

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Sharks4Kids is a non profit that educates the public on sharks. Learn all about sharks in this interactive STEM presentation!

Game Day!

4:00pm–6:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Forest Green - Classroom 2

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

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Calling all gamers!

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