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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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Nov-Dec
2025
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!
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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 "Family" group
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Annual Book Giveaway!
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
When you visit the White Rock Library Branch, under the Christmas Tree, you will find a "mystery title" wrapped in holiday paper for your child or teen to enjoy and to KEEP for FREE*!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Read with us! Early Literacy Program
9:00am–10:00am
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Join the fun with Read With Us!, a FREE early literacy program designed for children under 5 and their families!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Mommy and Me Crafting
10:30am–1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Bring your own projects and craft activities to support familial bonding. Utilize this space and interact with other moms and their children one Friday out of the month.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Keyboard Class
10:00am–10:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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 "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Grinchy Holiday Fun
10:30am–11:30am
Dallas West - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Who’s ready for some holiday mischief?
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Voice Class
11:00am–11:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Gingerbread House Decorating
12:00pm–1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Construct a delicious-looking, candy-covered house fit for the finest of gingerbread people.
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
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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Family Movie Day: Frozen
12:00pm–1:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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:
Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a movie and an afternoon of family fun! This month we will be showing Frozen!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Stories with Santa
12:00pm–2:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Get ready for a jolly good time with Santa himself! Families are invited to enjoy a festive storytime filled with holiday cheer, followed by the chance to snap a merry photo with the man in red.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Dec
7
2025
Sun
Chess Club
1:00pm–3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
7
2025
Sun
Photos with Santa!
1:00pm–3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Bring on the cheer and come dressed in your best holiday gear! Take photos with Santa to share with your loved ones this holiday season.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Voice Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Guitar Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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 "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Christmas Craft
1:00pm–2:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Are you ready for the holidays? We are and want you to come and enjoy a fun and artistic craft!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Learn & Make: Holiday Heritage & Handcrafts
1:00pm–2:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Explore the rich history and cultural context behind global holidays. This series focuses on knowledge and creativity so you can learn something new.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Cookies 101
1:00pm–3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Learn the basics of making cookies! Explore the science of baking through interactive demonstrations highlighting the six different types of cookie dough. Registration is recommended but not required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Happy Paw-lidays Adoption Event
1:00pm–3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Join us for the most wonderful time of the year. Free Adoptable dogs, provided by Dallas Animal Services, are looking to be home for the holidays! Come and meeting your possible new fur family member!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Violin Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Ukulele Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Keyboard Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
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
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Movement Saturday!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
After School Cinema
3:30pm–5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
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 kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Guitar Class
3:00pm–3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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 "Family" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Movie Day: Babe
3:00pm–4:45pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Lights, camera, action! Join us for Movie Day at the library enjoy a fun film with friends! It's the perfect way to unwind and catch a great movie!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Violin Class
3:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
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 "Family" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Ukulele Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
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 "Family" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Learn & Make: Holiday Heritage & Handcrafts
4:30pm–5:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Explore the rich history and cultural context behind global holidays. This series focuses on knowledge and creativity so you can learn something new.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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 "Family" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Kid's Movie of the Week
4:00pm–5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Kid's Movie of the Week for this week is "Polar Express"!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Violin Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Family Storytime
5:30pm–6:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. Recommended for ages 6 and under
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Violin Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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 "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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Virtual College Tours
5:30pm–7:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Sculptor's Studio
5:30pm–7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get messy with clay during our first sculptor studio of the fall! Come back with your family each month for more!
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