Dates & times
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- 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Kids Movie of the Week: The Polar Express at Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
A boy’s doubts about Santa set the story in motion in The Polar Express, the film listed for a 5 p.m. screening at Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library on Dec. 1.
A Christmas Eve journey tied to belief
In the event description, a steam locomotive arrives outside the home of a boy who is unsure Santa exists. The conductor invites him to travel to the North Pole with other children; the trip ends with a gift connected to believing in Santa.
The listing names Daryl Sabara and Tom Hanks among the voice cast and identifies Hanks as the conductor’s voice. It describes a movie screening, with no additional activities listed.
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One confirmed film date
The calendar lists The Polar Express for Dec. 1, 2026. Its “Also Occurs On” dates are Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Those other Tuesday occurrences are not confirmed screenings of this film.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
- Screening of The Polar Express
Plan your visit
Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 5–6:30 p.m.
The screening is at Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. The branch lists its phone number as (214) 670-0344.
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Free and open to the public
Dallas Public Library states that its programs are free and open to the public.
Listed for the Family age group
The event is categorized for the Family age group. The listing does not give a specific age range.
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The listing does not specify a requirement
For clarification, contact the branch at (214) 670-0344 or [email protected].
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Call the library’s accommodation line
The branch directs patrons seeking an accommodation to call 214-670-7809.
Getting there
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
The screening is at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. Use the event’s map link to calculate directions from your starting point; the official information does not specify transit routes, parking, or a particular entrance.
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Before you make a plan
Is The Polar Express confirmed for every Tuesday date shown?
No. The calendar names the film for Dec. 1, 2026, but does not confirm it for the other listed Tuesdays.
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Does the listing say whether registration is required?
It does not specify. Contact the branch at (214) 670-0344 or [email protected] to ask.
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Is there a specific age limit?
The listing uses the Family age-group category but gives no specific age range.
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How can I request an accommodation?
The branch page directs patrons seeking an accommodation to call 214-670-7809.
Location & Google Maps
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
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