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Dallas Young Makers 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 - Classroom C (6th Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology

Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Introduction to Theater for Kids

10:00am–11:00am

School Age (ages 6-12)

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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)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Family Jewelry Making Class

10:00am–12:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Saturday, July 22nd from 10:00am to Noon for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

Stuffed Animal Hospital

10:00am–12:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

For two hours every 4th Saturday every other month, stop by with your well-loved stuffed animal, maybe in need of a bit of repair, and our volunteer ESTs (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) will take a look at them.

Cancelled

Trinity River Audubon Center: Bus Pick-up

10:00am–1:00pm

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

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Outdoor Area

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

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Trinity River Audubon Center is providing free transportation and admission for you to spend time at their facility. Walk one of their many trails, sit and watch the birds, or just enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Look for animal t

Washi Tape Bookmarks

10:30am–11:00am

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Craft Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Join us to make your very own colorful and creative bookmark with washi tape. We have many different patterns and colors to choose from!

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

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Dallas

10:30am–11:30am

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers.

Cancelled

Family Learning Program

10:30am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Family Learning Program

10:30am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Vickery Park Family Fun Fest

10:30am–1:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - In Library

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

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Get ready for school at the Vickery Park Branch and our community partners! This "Family Fun Fest" offers a day of family fun and services to get Back-to-School.

Bricks4Kidz: Lego Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us having fun while learning! Bricks4Kidz brings a 60minute STEM based learning session for anyone to join!

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and Oak Lawn Library Friends.

Dallas Fire/Rescue Visit

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

WEE-WOO! The summer just got hotter because we bringing out the Fire Engine Show and Tell! Learn about Dallas Fire and Rescue from real Dallas Firefighters and see if you can handle the heart of what it takes to be a Cheif Firefighter!

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:00pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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.

Equest Miniature Horses

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Meet mini horses from

Papel Picado Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

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

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

Event Details:

Looking for a crafty Saturday afternoon?
Bring the family and work with local artist Sal Barron who will lead a workshop for aspiring artists!

SMART Summer: Nuts to You!

2:00pm–3:00pm

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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Summer Crafternoon Craft

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:

Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library for a summer twist to our crafts!

While supplies last.

Perot TECH Truck

2:00pm–4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

The Perot TECH Truck visit will engage youth, elementary age and up, in hands-on, maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence.

Strings Class

3:00pm–3:45pm

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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.