Name: Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black
Start: 2024-05-28
End: 2024-06-12
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Bachman Lake Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Lochwood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Pleasant Grove Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Timberglen Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Bachman Lake - In Library

Forest Green - Entryway

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Renner-Frankford - In Library

Timberglen - In Library

Vickery Park - In Library

No room assigned

All Day

Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black

All Day 5/28 - 6/12

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 Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms.

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4^th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

Pride In Print

All Day 6/1 - 9/28

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come celebrate Pride by viewing our Pride In Print exhibit on display on the 7th floor J.

Pokémon -Scavenger Hunt

06/06/2024 @ 9:00am - 06/16/2024 @ 4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embark on an exciting treasure hunt of Pokémon creatures this 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!

Cancelled

Juneteenth Art Contest

All Day 6/4 - 6/15

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Entryway

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

To commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day, the Forest Green Branch Library is hosting an art contest to show off the talent among students in our community.

Reservation

Early Voting

All Day 6/3 - 6/14

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Purpose of Meeting

	Early Voting
	Date(s)

Joint Runoff Early Voting

All Day 6/3 - 6/11

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Calming Corner

05/28/2024 @ 11:00am - 06/18/2024 @ 4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families! Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Dungeons and Dragons At the Library!

All Day 5/29 - 6/15

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day)

All Day 6/4 - 6/20

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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Cancelled

Voting

7:00am - 7:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

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Creative Launchpad: Technology 1x1 Help

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology

Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help!

You must register with the staff for a spot.

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Cinema and Conversations

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Lights, Camera, Conversation! It's time for Cinema and Conversations.

Paint Pouring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

A quick and easy introduction to paint pouring! Whether you're experienced or a newcomer, this art form is easy to pick up and get started. Learn to mix paints, pick complementing colors, and how to use different pouring techniques.

1:15pm

1:30pm

Juneteenth Movie: The Color Purple (2023)

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s.

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Crafter-noon

2:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new. Every Sunday there will be a different craft. This week's craft is a grill themed card for Father's Day.

Only while supplies last.

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