Daily Through 1/7
DeSoto on Ice:
Take a spin around an outdoor rink for an hour of fun. Ages 4 and up. $15. See desototicketline.simpletix.com for tickets and times. Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Saturdays and Sundays Through 1/7
Hometown Holiday Weekend Celebration:
Come out for various fun-for-the-family events every weekend. 12:30-5:30 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
1/2-1/5
Winter Break Camp:
Free. Noon-4:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
1/12
Community Blood Drive With CarterBlood Care:
Start the New Year by helping to save lives! 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill. Email [email protected] for more information.
1/13
Local Author Presentation:
Featuring inspirational Christian fiction author Iris May. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Learn Cursive With Ms. Jennifer:
For students in third-fifth grade. 4:30 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
1/20
Graduating College Debt Free:
Hosted by BOSI. Learn how Zyra Washington did it. Free. Noon-2:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Local Author Presentation:
Featuring biographer Lincoln Butler Sr. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
1/27
Local Author Presentation:
Featuring children’s author Yolanda Carter and her book Jax and the Mighty 4. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Second Mondays
Youth Tellers:
Learn the art of telling a great story. Free. 5:30 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
First Tuesdays
Teens Can Craft:
Presented by Dallas Museum of Art. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Second Tuesdays
D.A.W.G.:
Join Dallas Area Writers Group supporting each other on the author journey. 7:00-8:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Handcrafters:
Free. Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m.-noon; Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Tech Tutors:
Free. Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 11:00 a.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Last Fridays
Poetry on the Patio:
Bring your best lines or just listen at this outdoor open mic. Free. Black and Bitter Coffee, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Second Saturdays
Book Feast Book Club:
For ages 15-plus. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Third Saturdays
Tri-City Animal Shelter Adoptions:
Come meet your new furbaby. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Read to Dogs:
Kids practice their reading skills on non-judgmental furry friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Fourth Saturdays
Craft Curious:
Explore various handcrafts with others who like making things. For ages 15-plus. Free. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.