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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jun-Dec
1
2025
Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas
All Day
6/1–12/1
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Exhibit
Event Details:
The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton
All Day
11/12–11/26
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Exhibit
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Closing
Dallas Public Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving
Branches:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library,
Arcadia Park Branch,
Audelia Road Branch,
Bachman Lake Branch,
Bookmarks in NorthPark Center,
Dallas West Branch,
Forest Green Branch,
Fretz Park Branch,
Grauwyler Park Branch,
Hampton-Illinois Branch,
Highland Hills Branch,
Kleberg-Rylie Branch,
Lakewood Branch,
Lochwood Branch,
Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Mountain Creek Branch,
North Oak Cliff Branch,
Oak Lawn Branch,
Park Forest Branch,
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch,
Pleasant Grove Branch,
Polk-Wisdom Branch,
Prairie Creek Branch,
Preston Royal Branch,
Renner Frankford Branch,
Skillman Southwestern Branch,
Skyline Branch,
Timberglen Branch,
White Rock Hills Branch,
Vickery Park Branch,
Online Programs,
Community Events
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov-Dec
2025
Playing With Light: Two- and Three Dimensional Works by Jay Laxton
All Day
11/29–12/13
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Exhibit
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
9:30am–4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
CARDboard Project and Connected Dallas - Job Search Assistance and More
10:30am–1:00pm
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor.
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Keyboard Class
10:00am–10:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Creative Writing Club: Writing Marathon Month
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Voice Class
11:00am–11:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
24
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Info Session: AI Literacy
12:00pm–1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
Event Details:
Learn how to use and manage AI in this educational information session! We will discuss things like how to use AI for research and how to identify and avoid misinformation.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
23
2025
Sun
Placeholder - Embroidery
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
24
2025
Mon
Cancelled
English Language Class
1:00pm–2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Voice Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
27
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Guitar Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Saturday Movies
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library! Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Cancelled
Central Chess Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Violin Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
27
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Ukulele Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Keyboard Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Cancelled
Movement Saturday!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov
24
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Afterschool Snacks
3:30pm–4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Afterschool Snacks
3:30pm–4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Afterschool Snacks
3:30pm–4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Nov
29
2025
Sat
Violin Class
3:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Afterschool Crafts: Handprint Turkeys
4:00pm–5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
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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 ready for Thanksgiving with this classic handprint turkey craft! We will be using paint for this craft, so be prepared to get a little messy!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Kid's Lit Club: Thanksgiving Story Time
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us for Thanksgiving Story Time. Come hear a story, sing some songs and color a Fall picture.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Kid's Lit Club Celebrates Kevin Henkes Birthday!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Celebrate children's author Kevin Henkes with a special storytime and craft at the Youth Discovery Center!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov
27
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Virtual College Tours
5:30pm–7:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,
Technology
Event Details:
Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.
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