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Summer Cinema

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

"The Rainbow Fish"

Story & Craft: The Rainbow Fish

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.    June's Book: The ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read.

This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

Water Color Lanterns

Family Movie Night: Wish

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany h...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her.

family game night

Family Game Night

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come together as a family for an evening of competition, fun and quality time to play a Q&A style game with questions from categories like Pop Culture, Literacy, STEM, Sports a...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come together as a family for an evening of competition, fun and quality time to play a Q&A style game with questions from categories like Pop Culture, Literacy, STEM, Sports and Art.

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Sparky the Firedog & Pals Puppet Show

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way. This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop a...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way.

This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll.

 

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for stud...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Our hangout serves as a hub for home school families to come together. You can bring your own activities to work on if you'd like. The library will also provide activities for students to be engaged with during your visit.

Movie Poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Family Cinema - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented. Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills an...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented.

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Professor Brainius

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Marvel at a live chemistry demonstration with Professor Brainius!   Brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Marvel at a live chemistry demonstration with Professor Brainius!

 

Brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

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Teapot Planters

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a whimsical journey of artistry and gardening as we transform ordinary ceramic teapots into extraordinary planters! We look forward to welcoming you and your family for a mag...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Enjoy a whimsical journey of artistry and gardening as we transform ordinary ceramic teapots into extraordinary planters! We look forward to welcoming you and your family for a magical afternoon of fun and creativity.

TableTop Time

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only gam...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

Summer Lunches

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

three fists holding cooking utensils

Juneteenth: Recipes and Remembering

06/15/2024 @ 12:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Exhibit Space at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We celebrate Juneteenth as the ending of slavery in the United States. The date marks a huge stride towards racial equality in our country's history. Celebrate with us by learning ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We celebrate Juneteenth as the ending of slavery in the United States. The date marks a huge stride towards racial equality in our country's history.

Equest 2022

Equest Miniature Horses

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Lawn at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet mini horses from Equest! These specially trained miniature therapy horses teach about the unique healing bond between humans and horses.   This Program Made...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Lawn
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet mini horses from 

Skyline Cinema

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Print Shop A Go Go Poster

PrintShop a Go-Go™: Printing Workshop

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

PrintShop a Go-Go 2023 is a one-day event that runs six hours. Open to all skill levels, from kids to professional artists. Get ready to make some very cool prints! Iron...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

PrintShop a Go-Go 2023 is a one-day event that runs six hours.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
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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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, 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

Ceature Teacher

SMART Summer: The Creature Teacher

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dallas west is thrilled to be visited by the CREATURE TEACHER. The Creature Teacher will be here with their animals to show them off and teach you all about them! Seats are lim...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dallas west is thrilled to be visited by the CREATURE TEACHER.

poster of blue sky with clothesline and VARAL title

The Ramazinis Circus Presents: Varal

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmarks - CenterPark at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Set in Sao Paulo, Brazil this full-length multi-cast member show is about the importance of family, boundless inspiration and the joy of childhood told from the point of view of a ...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - CenterPark
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Set in Sao Paulo, Brazil this full-length multi-cast member show is about the importance of family, boundless inspiration and the joy of childhood told from the point of view of a boy in his backyard.

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The History of Toys

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Study Room at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

What kind of toys did kids used to play with? How did they get their new toys? Learn a little about toys of the past, make your own Mr. Potato Head, and watch Toy Story! ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What kind of toys did kids used to play with? How did they get their new toys? Learn a little about toys of the past, make your own Mr. Potato Head, and watch Toy Story! 

A graphical silhouette of a woman featuring the Pan-African colors.

Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Freedom Day at the Forest Green Branch Library!   Juneteenth National Independence Day is officially celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the date...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Freedom Day at the Forest Green Branch Library!  

Family Cooking Class

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore ...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

Family Crafternoon: Print Blocks

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This unforgettable Family Crafternoon, dive into the world of print blocks and discover the magic behind these intricate designs crafted by artists. Embark on a journey of artistic...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This unforgettable Family Crafternoon, dive into the world of print blocks and discover the magic behind these intricate designs crafted by artists.

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

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Father Figure Day

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate a special Fathers Day Craft Event where children can unleash their creativity and show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Bring the whole family and enjoy...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate a special Fathers Day Craft Event where children can unleash their creativity and show their appreciation for fathers and father figures.