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Community Jigsaw Puzzle

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/22/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

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

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth Spinners

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch, so you can create your own one of a kind Juneteenth spinners!  You'll also learn more about Juneteenth!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch, so you can create your own one of a kind Juneteenth spinners!  You'll also learn more about Juneteenth!

summer movie

Summer Kids Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids. From ...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids.

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Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

Thursday, June 20, 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.

SMART Summer: Equest Mini Ambassador Horses

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Hands on interaction with the Equest Mini Ambassador Horses.  Meet the miniature horses of Equest.   Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dall...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Hands on interaction with the Equest Mini Ambassador Horses.  Meet the miniature horses of Equest.

 

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

Beginning Guitar Class

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.

Summer Lunches

Thursday, June 20, 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.

Prairie Creek Chess Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

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

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

Summer Cinema

Thursday, June 20, 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.

lego

Lego Day

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let’s build together!

Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills.

Lego's will be provided!

Wonka

Family Movie Night: Wonka

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his ri...

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:

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top.

Park Ranger Visit

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Dinosaurs Valley State Park Ranger Zach Riggs. We will be learning more about the park, and the daily life as a State Park Ranger, and we will have a foss...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Dinosaurs Valley State Park Ranger Zach Riggs. We will be learning more about the park, and the daily life as a State Park Ranger, and we will have a fossil dig! 

 

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Andy Mason Kids' Concert

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids and parents alike love Andy's original music and interactive program that will have them singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song. Andy's many ye...

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

Kids and parents alike love Andy's original music and interactive program that will have them singing, dancing, laughing and learning right from the very first song.

Movie Poster for Wish

Cine en familia - Deseo

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia. Una joven llamada Asha posee salvajes deseos de felicidad. Tras pedir un deseo en una noche estrell...

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

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia.

Lunar Crash Course

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Could you survive a crash landing on the moon? The Frontiers of Flight Museum will give you a chance to explore how our Earth-Moon system works and challenge you to discover how to...

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

Could you survive a crash landing on the moon?

pokemon

Pokemon Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Enjoy an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting trivi...

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

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Enjoy an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting trivia and embark on a creative journey with Pokémon crafts.

TableTop Time

Friday, June 21, 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 21, 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.

Family Cooking Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

school supplies

Teaching Supply Swap

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all educators for a teaching and classroom supply swap! Bring your unwanted classroom items and swap them for new treasures brought by fellow educators. Clear out classroom...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Calling all educators for a teaching and classroom supply swap! Bring your unwanted classroom items and swap them for new treasures brought by fellow educators.

PRIDE Inside the Library Flyer

PRIDE Inside the Library

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come together to celebrate, honor and support our community as we continue to promote acceptance, equality, and the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Oak Lawn and around the world! PRI...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come together to celebrate, honor and support our community as we continue to promote acceptance, equality, and the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Oak Lawn and around the world!

PRIDE Inside the Library is a reminder of the struggles and ac

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 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

Choo Choo Magic

Choo Choo Magic Show!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The 2024 summer library show with Choo Choo has fun and magical adventures.  We will use our imaginations and some magic to travel by train to the Land of Fun and Wonder, w...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The 2024 summer library show with Choo Choo has fun and magical adventures. 

Equest Mini Horses

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood 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. Part of SMART Summer ...

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

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