Earth Day, Every Day: Coral Reefs of Texas and Louisiana

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, was designated in 1992 to protect some of the healthiest coral reefs in the world.

Intermediate Music Theory

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Puzzle People

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Registration Required
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Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

Beginning Guitar Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Crafternoon: Hawaiian Lei

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with todays crafternoon craft of Leis! 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm–5:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm–4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

After School STEAM!

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math!
Discover your inner genius and get creative with us at North Oak Cliff Library.

This week: 

 

 

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating. 

Crafternoon: Origami

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us at Oak Lawn Library for a new craft every other week! All supplies will be provided. Come have some DIY fun, and let's get creative and crafty!

This week we are doing origami. 

Out of School Time: Pacific Ocean Creature Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Learn more about the sea creatures of the great pacific ocean and take some of them home with you!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch for Out of School Time programs every Thursday at 4pm for kids ages 5 years old and up.

Board Game Bonanza

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Stop by the Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Keist branch library for an evening of gaming fun including some of your favorite classic board games!

This program made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

Game Truck A No Show-Let's Get Gaming

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Field 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Show off your gaming skills aftershcool in the Video Game Truck!

This program made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Beginner Folklorico

4:30pm–5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Anita N. Martinez Presents Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico.