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Polar Express

Park Forest Branch Library plans a family-category screening from 1 to 3 p.m. The 100-minute film is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book, and the event description invites guests to wear pajamas and enjoy hot cocoa.

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WHEN
Saturday, Dec 5, 20261:00 PM – 3:00 PMView schedule & details ↓
WHEREPark Forest Branch Library - Auditorium3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234View map & directions ↓
ADMISSIONDallas Public Library says its programs are free and open to the public; the event listing gives no separate admission terms.Family age group; film rated G. No minimum age is stated.
The Polar Express film poster shows a steam locomotive approaching through a snowy, starry night, with a child standing in front.
Organizer imagery; edition/date unconfirmed.

Dates & times

All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago

  1. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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The Polar Express at Park Forest Library: Dec. 5, 2026

The event is scheduled for two hours, while the listed runtime of The Polar Express is 100 minutes. That gives families two useful planning details: the full program window and the length of the film itself.

A picture-book story on screen

Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book is the basis for the film. Its story follows a boy who boards a train bound for the North Pole and finds his doubts challenged along the way.

The book connection gives families a preview of the story’s focus on belief and discovery. The program listing describes a movie screening, not a separate reading or book activity.

Further reading: Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Pajamas are an invitation; cocoa details are open

The event description invites attendees to watch in pajamas and have hot cocoa. It does not say whether the library will provide the cocoa, so families should not assume it is included.

Further reading: Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

One film on the program

The library lists a single program item: a screening of The Polar Express.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Park Forest - Auditorium

  1. Screening of The Polar Express
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Plan your visit

When

Saturday, Dec. 5

The screening is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. The film’s listed runtime is 100 minutes.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Where

Park Forest Branch Library auditorium

The event is at 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗

Admission

Library program

The branch says Dallas Public Library programs are free and open to the public. The event listing does not give separate admission terms.

Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Audience

Family category; G-rated film

The library categorizes the program for the Family age group. The film is rated G; no minimum age is stated.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Registration

Confirm with the branch

The event listing does not say whether advance registration is required. Call Park Forest Branch Library at 214-670-6333 to ask about current arrangements.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Accommodations

Request information by phone

The branch directs accommodation requests to 214-670-7809. Its page does not describe arrangements specific to this screening.

Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗

Getting there

Destination

The event is in the auditorium at Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234. The listing identifies the auditorium but does not name a specific entrance.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗

Directions and access

The event page links to a map, which can calculate directions from your starting point. The supplied event and branch information does not give transit or parking instructions. For accommodation requests, call 214-670-7809.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗

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Before you make a plan

What time is the screening, and how long is the film?

The program is scheduled for 1–3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The film’s listed runtime is 100 minutes.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Is the event free?

The Park Forest branch says Dallas Public Library programs are free and open to the public. The event listing does not state separate admission terms.

Park Forest Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Will hot cocoa be provided?

The description mentions hot cocoa, but does not say whether it will be supplied by the library.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Do I need to register?

The listing does not say whether registration is required. Call Park Forest Branch Library at 214-670-6333 to confirm.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Who is the film for?

The program is categorized for the Family age group, and the film is rated G. No minimum age is stated.

Polar Express | Dallas Public Library ↗

Location & Google Maps

Park Forest Branch Library - Auditorium

3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234

Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.

From the people putting it on.

Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-09 against the linked sources.