Week Calendar

All Day

Signs of Our Times: A Photographic Retrospective

All Day 1/6–2/28

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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SIGNS OF OUR TIMES is a Photography Exhibition by artist, journalist and freelance photographer Danny Hurley.

He Was a Lovely Red- Exhibition by Henk Lammers

All Day 1/17–1/31

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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HE WAS A LOVELY RED – Art Exhibition Henk Lammers in Dallas and Almelo

What do seven lines of text, each with the same 15 letters, but in varying order, say about seven iconic images?

Celebrating Black History Month

All Day 2/1–2/29

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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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

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History/African-American Heritage Month with a month of programming to inform, celebrate, honor and highlight the Black community's history and achievements.

A Special Type of Seed, Oil and Light, an exhibition by Kalen McGuire

All Day 1/17–2/14

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

12 am

Who Do You Love?

02/03/2024 @ 12:00am–02/15/2024 @ 8:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Help us fill the library with love to celebrate Valentine's Day!

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Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

It's time for the Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale!

Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

It's time for the Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale!

Stories and Songs

9:30am–10:30am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family.

10 am

Little Bookworms: Songs and Stories

10:30am–11:00am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, 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

Homeschool Hangout

10:00am–11:30am

Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

🏡📚 Explore, Learn, and Connect with Homeschool Hangout! 📚🏡

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area

Age Group: Family, 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, 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

11 am

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, 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

Compass Connections

11:00am–12:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby

Age Group: Family

Program Type:

Event Details:

Compass Connections is a non-profit long-term foster care agency in the DFW area actively looking for families to help serve their minors and giving out information for any families who might be interested in becoming foster parents.

12 pm

African Textiles Workshop

12:00pm–1:00pm

Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet

12:00pm–1:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Step into the vibrant world of jazz as the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet takes center stage, offering a soulful and spirited performance tailored for families in celebration of Black History Month.

1 pm

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Puzzle Day

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

We believe in the power of unity and the strength of community. Join us for a heartwarming and creative experience as we bring our community together piece by piece – quite literally!

Collage Workshop with Local Artist Jessica Bell

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Collages aren't just for elementary school class projects! The art of collage can be just as beautiful, powerful, and inspiring as any other medium.

Cine en familia : Kung Fu Panda 3

1:30pm–3:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

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

Event Details:

Po, un panda adorable y experto en artes marciales, se reencuentra con Li, su padre perdido hace mucho tiempo, y ambos viajan a un santuario secreto para pandas.

Gameday!

1:30pm–3:30pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, Gameday! will consist of our board games, card games, and life-size floor games, for families and friends to enjoy together.

2 pm

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale - FRIENDS MEMBERS PRESALE

2:00pm–5:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

It's time once more for the Renner Frankford Library Friends Bi-Annual book Sale!

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Alegre Ballet Folklórico Performance & Q&A session

2:00pm–4:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Culture of Value Grant presents this Alegre Ballet Folklórico performance and Q&A session.

3 pm

After School Cinema

3:30pm–5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

Event Details:

Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Strings Class

3:00pm–3:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

4 pm

Judge Rose Community Art Project

4:00pm–7:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Community Art Project for the Judge Rose Park

Afterschool Chalk Art

4:00pm–5:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Children's Area

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us afterschool as we cover the sidewalk and front entrance of the Library in SIDEWALK CHALK!

(Weather Permitting, we will color outside-
if the weather is icky, we will color inside using chalk and butcher paper.)

Prairie Creek Chess Club Study Room 1

4:00pm–5:00pm

Family, Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome.

5 pm

Puzzle Day

5:00pm–6:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

We believe in the power of unity and the strength of community. Join us for a heartwarming and creative experience as we bring our community together piece by piece – quite literally!

Game Night: Nostalgic Childhood Favorites

5:30pm–6:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Stop by for a fun and nostalgic night that will bring out your inner child! You’ll get to play Uno, Operation, and Connect 4 to help bring out some joy and recharge from day-to-day adulting.

Puzzle Day

5:00pm–6:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

We believe in the power of unity and the strength of community. Join us for a heartwarming and creative experience as we bring our community together piece by piece – quite literally!

Rob Holbert Jazz and Blues Music Performance

5:45pm–6:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

In celebration of Black History Month we have partnered with the Office of Arts and Culture's Community Artist Program to host Mr.

6 pm

Pajama Time

6:00pm–6:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Wear your cozy pjs and slippers and bring a favorite bedtime toy.

Read some sleepytime stories, sing some songs, and play some games.

A great family event, especially for those that cannot attend our morning storytimes.

In Celebration of Black History Month: African Textiles with Rene Michea'l Jones

6:00pm–7:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Dallas West Branch Library!

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