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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...

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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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

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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...

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...

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"....

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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