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Jan
19
2026
Mon
Closing
Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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
Description:
All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
20
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
23
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
20
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
20
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
21
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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
23
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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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Morning Movies: The Long Walk
10:00am–12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Enjoy an early movie to start your day!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
English Language Learning
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Event Details:
English Language Learning
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
English Language Learning
10:30am–12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Genealogical Best Practices Group
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
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
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Diamond Art For Adults
12:00pm–2:00pm
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:
Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result?
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
GED Class
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
GED
Event Details:
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
English Language Class
1:00pm–2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
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
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
GED Class
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
GED
Event Details:
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
GED Class
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
GED
Event Details:
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
23
2026
Fri
Open Lab Hours
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Introducing our new multimedia and 3-D Printing lab! Come and work on projects, take advantage of one of our study rooms, or indulge in an open space to trade ideas!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Jigsaw Puzzle Day
1:00pm–3:30pm
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:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Compete to be the Dallas Public Library's Puzzle Champion! Gather 3-4 friends and test your skills at our 90-minute speed puzzling competition.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
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
21
2026
Wed
Interlibrary Loan for Genealogists
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:
Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
AI Tools for Jobseekers
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:
Economic/Workforce Development,
Technology
Event Details:
Heard of AI? Already started using it? We'll go over how to use this tool as a jobseeker: discussing limitations, establishing guidelines for critical use, and answering questions you may have.
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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
20
2026
Tue
Afterschool Craft: Q-tip Pointillism
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 colorful art activity for kids that introduces them to a famous painting technique in a simple, hands-on way!
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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
22
2026
Thu
Afterschool STEM: Magic Squares
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:
What if I told you a simple paper cross can turn into a perfect square? We’ll show you a mind-bending paper trick — start with a paper cross, glue it together like a cylinder, and then with one single cut, it transforms into a perfect square.
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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
23
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 "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Getting Started With Grants and Nonprofits: How to Start a Nonprofit (In Person)
5:00pm–6:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Get Started with Grants and Nonprofits! This four-class series will walk students through the basics of starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, from incorporation paperwork to writing your first grant proposal.
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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
22
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.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Adult Craft Night: Frosted Luminaries
5:30pm–7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
Event Details:
Light up your winter nights with handmade frosted luminaries! In this relaxing craft session, you’ll learn simple techniques to turn ordinary jars into beautiful glowing décor.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Spanish Class
6:30pm–7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class! This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
22
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.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
White Rock Hills Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres! Novel List TBD on our December 11, 2025 Book Club Date.
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