Day Calendar

Name: The American Revolution Experience Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Arcadia Park Branch

Audelia Road Branch

Bachman Lake Branch

Dallas West Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lochwood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

North Oak Cliff Branch

Oak Lawn Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Preston Royal Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Skillman Southwestern Branch

Skyline Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Online Programs

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Rooms

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)

Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)

Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)

Arcadia Park - In Library

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Audelia Road - Children's Area

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Dallas West - Auditorium

Dallas West - Classroom 1

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Forest Green - Classroom 1

Forest Green - Children's Area

Forest Green - In Library

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Fretz Park - In Library

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Mountain Creek - Study Room

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

North Oak Cliff - Conference Room

Oak Lawn - Children's Area

Park Forest - Auditorium

Park Forest - Computer Area

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Preston Royal - Puzzle Area

Preston Royal - Auditorium

Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Skillman Southwestern - In Library

Skyline - Classroom

Timberglen - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

White Rock Hills - In Library

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Vickery Park - Conference Room C

Vickery Park - Study Room A

No room assigned

All Day

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/5 - 11/10

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:

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination.

Exhibit - Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon

All Day 10/1 - 12/31

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector before new construction begins.

Exhibit - The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

All Day 9/28 - 11/30

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Español, Exhibit

Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day.

Lochwood's 15th Birthday Celebration

All Day

Family, Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

We're celebrating 15 years at Lochwood Branch!

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/09/2024 @ 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.

Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/5 - 11/9

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

What's cookin' in November

All Day 11/4 - 11/27

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: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Native American Heritage Month Programs

All Day 11/9 - 11/26

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, Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.

Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/9 - 1/11

Teen (ages 13-17)

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

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

Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!

9:00am

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

9:00am - 1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Faces of Care Warriors

9:00am - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - In Library

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Dementia Care Warriors is thrilled to partner with the Dallas Public Library for our 2nd installment of the "Faces of Care Warriors" Photo Exhibit in Celebration of National Caregiver Month.

9:15am

9:30am

9:45am

10:00am

Theater Club

10:00am - 11:00am

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Theater Club Needs You!

The Youth Discovery Center is looking for young actors of all experience levels to join the Theater Club.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

10:00am - 1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

It's adventure time!

Spanish / English Language Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Visual Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning, GED

Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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.

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

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

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

Event Details:

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Free Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Required

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Visual Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

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

Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

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

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

Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math? Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors. Available for all students up to grade 12.

Family Day: Camp Skillman

10:00am - 1:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

We're moving the great outdoors inside today at Camp Skillman!

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Early Literacy, GED

Event Details:

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

10:15am

10:30am

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

German Genealogy: Researching Baden-Württemberg Ancestors

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

German Genealogy Group leader Ann Broihier will present on informational resources to locate Baden-Württemberg ancestors. The discussion will include various types of records and how to access them.

Stuffed Animal Hospital

10:30am - 12:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:45am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

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

Program Type: 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.

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

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

Program Type: 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

English Language Class

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

10:45am

11:00am

Master Naturalists Presents: Restoring the Blackland Prairie

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn about native grass and wild flower restoration of the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, a 72 acre preserve located on the border between Plano and Allen, TX.

English Language Learning

11:00am - 12:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Senior Craft: Pressed Flower Bookmarks

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn how to make bookmarks decorated with pressed flowers. All supplies provided.

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, by appointment only. Fridays are bilingual.

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

11:00am - 11:30am

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Dallas Folk Music Society Meet-up and Jam Session

12:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

Citizenship Class

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

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

Spanish / English Language Exchange

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 59

Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

12:15pm

12:30pm

Senior Social Connection: Veteran's Day Presentation

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Veteran and member of the Arcadia Park community, George Padilla, will discuss his time in the service and what being a veteran means to him.

He will share photos and memorabilia and there will be time for questions.

Cancelled

English Language Learning

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

12:45pm

1:00pm

Betrayal of Justice: A Buffalo Soldier Story Documentary Screening and Q&A

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were executed in 1917 in the aftermath of a tragedy at Camp Logan in Houst

Cancelled

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Dallas Young Makers Club!

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology

Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum!

Learn how to:

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!

Senior Harmony: Brain and Body with Coyote Rock

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with this movement workshop presented by Coyote Rock. Learn about the benefits of a holistic approach to healthy aging drawing from ancient Indigenous methods.

Adulting 101 Pt. 2

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

In part two of the series, adults will learn how to create their own bath salts! This program is designed to help you learn different techniques to relax and explore the art of making luxurious bath salts to enhance your self care routine!

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

MLK Book Club: Langston Hughes

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 39

Event Details:

The MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book. For this series, we will be reading and discussing The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes.

Cancelled

Science Experiment Saturdays: Create a Lipbalm

1:00pm - 2:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get ready for Science Experiment Saturday, a monthly adventure where school-age kids can dive into the messiest and most creative experiments!

Guinness World Records Day, the Park Forest Version

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Guinness World Records Day at Park Forest Branch Library! We will explore past editions of the book series, watch videos of people around the world achieving their unique records, AND...

Ask a Chef! / Pregúntele a un chef!

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library is partnering with Common Threads to host an Ask a Chef workshop centered around food, people, and culture.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

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

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

Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Acrylic Painting 101

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

1:15pm

1:30pm

Family Karaoke

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

We've got the tunes and you supply the vocals at Family Karaoke. Take turns living your rock star dreams while jamming out to your favorite family friendly karaoke music!

Family Cooking Class

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Family

Required

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

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

Family Game Day

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon competing and playing board games together!

¡Trae a toda la familia y pasa la tarde compitiendo y jugando juegos de mesa juntos!

1:45pm

2:00pm

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Seed Library Fall Seedstravaganza!

2:00pm - 3:45pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Celebrate all things Seed Library at our first ever Fall Seedstravaganza!

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

2:00pm - 3:45pm

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies.

Crafternoon: Painted Fall Wreaths

2:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!

Decorate for the fall season with your own custom painted leaf wreath. Use fall leaves and paint pens to make a festive wreath you can hang anywhere!

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

DIY Lotion

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Discover the art of crafting all-natural, nourishing lotions in this hands-on DIY Lotion-Making Workshop.

Cancelled

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Cancelled

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Patent & Trademark Workshop: Trademark Search

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

The Patent & Trademark Workshop will demonstrate how to conduct your patent and trademark searches. The search process is the longest part of the filing process.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Cat Adoption Event

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Your purr-fect feline friend maybe waiting for you at this adoption event. Dallas Animal Shelter will be bringing in cats of all ages and sizes to be adored and adopted.

Silent Book Club North Dallas

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Adult (18+)

Required

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms.

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.