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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
9:30am–4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
9:30am–4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
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 "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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Baby Basics Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
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: newborn-2 years
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!
10:30am–1:30pm
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
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:
Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?
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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
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
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 "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Chair Yoga
10:30am–11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
Event Details:
Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!
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Jan
10
2026
Sat
White Rock Hills Rec Center Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
A Community meeting for the design of the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center with CM Moreno and PBM Mondell.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Taters and Tomaters Part 1: You say Potato
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Using Historic Newspapers to Learn More About Your German Ancestor
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Discover why historic newspapers are a genealogy goldmine! In this session, Baerbel K.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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:
Introduction to the Sewing Machine! Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
12:30pm–4:00pm
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Educational Opportunity Center - Assistance with applying to college, financial aid, and more!
12:30pm–2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, and more.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Groove Guild
1:00pm–2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Central Chess Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
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 "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Her Own Frontier: The Legacy of Female Homesteaders Who Shaped the American West
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The 1862 Homestead Act beckoned thousands of women to the American frontier, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for land ownership and self-determination.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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 "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Manga Book Club: Spy x Family
2:00pm–3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
True Crime Documentary Viewing
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, and always have a true crime show playing in the background, then this true crime documentary viewing is for you!
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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
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Afterschool Craft: DIY Art Explosion Book
4:00pm–5:00pm
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
Event Details:
A fun and creative craft activity for kids that combines art, storytelling, and a touch of surprise!
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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
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Mini Master Builders
4:00pm–5:00pm
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
Event Details:
This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
No Fiction, Just Facts Book Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
Event Details:
Open your mind and learn more about the world around us in this Non-Fiction Book Club. Each month will focus on a different topic, such as human anthropology, biographies, religion, natural sciences, and more!
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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
Jan
9
2026
Fri
Kid's Zumba
4:00pm–4:45pm
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:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!
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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
Jan
8
2026
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.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Bad Craft Club!
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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:
Afraid of making new things because of the pressing weight of expectations? Who Cares! Join the Library in our bad craft club, where we go through our craft supplies to make really weird crafts!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Jobseeker Peer Support Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Network, hangout, and support other jobseekers. Get guidance from library staff! Come prepared to swap résumés and cover letters, practice common interview questions, and learn from your peers.
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