Day Calendar

Name: Loss of Identity by Heather Levy
Start: 2024-04-02
End: 2024-04-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Audelia Road Branch

Dallas West Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lakewood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

North Oak Cliff Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Polk-Wisdom Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Preston Royal Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Skillman Southwestern Branch

Skyline Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Audelia Road - Outdoor Area

Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2

Fretz Park - Outdoor Area

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Fretz Park - Classroom 2

Fretz Park - In Library

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lakewood - Lawn

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Mountain Creek - In Library

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Park Forest - In Library

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium

Prairie Creek - Outdoor Area

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Prairie Creek - In Library

Preston Royal - Puzzle Area

Preston Royal - Auditorium

Preston Royal - Exhibit Space

Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Skillman Southwestern - Children's Area

Skyline - Auditorium

Timberglen - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Vickery Park - Study Room A

Vickery Park - In Library

No room assigned

All Day

Loss of Identity by Heather Levy

All Day 4/2 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

A surreal journey through the many facets of identity using painting, film, sculpture, and music.

Community Puzzle

04/08/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/13/2024 @ 5:00pm

Family

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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.

Poetry Scramble

All Day 4/8 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

It's National Poetry Month! Each April we celebrate poets and their craft.

With this Poetry Scramble Wall, we celebrate and showcase the work of Ada Limón, the current U.S. National Poet Laureate.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day

Adult

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured

Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/8 - 4/13

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Experience the Solar Eclipse with Us!

All Day 4/4 - 4/13

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology

Event Details:

9:30am

Cancelled

Steps Towards Wellness: Healthy Living with Diabetes

9:30am - 10:30am

Adult, Seniors

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Event Details:

Learn healthy habits for diabetes, blood pressure and all parts of your life. Presented by Parkland Health.

English Language Learning

9:30am - 11:00am

Adult

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

9:45am

10:00am

GED Class

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am

Adult

Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm

Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.

Solar Eclipse Chalk Walk

10:00am - 12:00pm

Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Solar Eclipse Chalk Walk outdoor event

10:15am

10:30am

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am

Preschool

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Chess Club

10:30am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Monday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

10:45am

11:00am

Free Tax Assistance/Asistencia de Impuestos Gratis

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

Free Tax Assistance/Asistencia de Impuestos Gratis

11:00am - 4:00pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

The Moon Rocks! Eclipse STEM Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Celebrate the Eclipse and all things Space by making Moon Rocks!

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Solar Eclipse Viewing

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Family, Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Grab a pair of Eclipse glasses and head outside to the lawn to watch the Total Solar Eclipse with friends and neighbors!

Eclipse Viewing Party

12:00pm - 2:15pm

Family

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Moon is giving main character energy this week as we are all excitedly preparing to safely watch her pass in front of the Sun!

Total Eclipse Viewing Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Family

Required

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Lawn

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Get ready to witness a celestial masterpiece at our Total Eclipse Viewing Party on the library lawn! 🌞🌚🔭

Ad Hoc Eclipse Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

A group gathered near our flagpole and enjoyed the community and the eclipse glasses.

Eclipse Viewing Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

View the eclipse and other celestial occurrences in this rare event.

English Language Learning

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

Picnic Under the Eclipse

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Bring your own picnic and blanket to the park (right outside the library's doors) and have lunch under the eclipse. NASA's website shows that the partial eclipse over Dallas begins at 12:23 p.m. and reaches totality at 1:40 p.m.

Erupting Moon Rocks

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Activity about the moon? Check!
Kid activity involving science? Check!
Safe fun? Check!

Exposure to: baking soda, vinegar, glitter, and food dye.

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

12:15pm

12:30pm

Eclipse Viewing Party

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get ready for a celestial spectacle that will leave you in awe! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Spring 2024 Eclipse Viewing Party.

Eclipse Viewing Party

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event as we come together to witness one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena—a total solar eclipse.

12:45pm

1:00pm

GED en español

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Eclipse Viewing Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

In celebration of the Eclipse we will be hosting a viewing party with safe solar telescopes and we will distribute 100 solar eclipse glasses. These glasses are sure to go fast so make sure you are on time to enjoy the fun!

1:15pm

2024 Total Eclipse Viewing Party

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Adult

Required

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Experience the awe of the April 2024 total eclipse at the Preston Royal branch!

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

Cancelled

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Solar Eclipse Crafts

3:00pm - 4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Dive into the wonders of the cosmos with our Solar Eclipse Crafts program! Discover the science behind solar eclipses and celestial phenomena while unleashing your creativity.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult

Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

3:15pm

3:30pm

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - In Library

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

Animals and the Eclipse

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Required

Seats Remaining: 97

Event Details:

What happens when animals feel changes in the earth or weather patterns, do they act differently, do they feel it before we do?

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm

4:00pm

Afterschool Snacks

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

4:15pm

4:30pm

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

4:45pm

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