Adult Gaming Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Play games and much more. ¡Diviértete con nosotros! Juegos y mucho más para

English Conversation-Tour of the Dallas Farmer's Market

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join Dallas Public Library staff member Teri Huff on a tour of the Dallas Farmer's Market.

Mah Jongg

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

Genealogy Network of Texas Family History Celebration

10:00am - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Join the Genealogy & History Division of the Dallas Public Library for a free Family History Month celebration from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the 8th Floor of the J.

Yogees Yoga 4 Kids Kid Yoga presented by ATMOS Energy

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Please join us in NorthCourt inside NorthPark Center for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story. (Please bring a yoga mat.) 

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

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

 

 

 

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us for chair yoga where you will learn the breathing and stretching skills to positively impact your body and mind.

Fiesta de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

Help! I Have To Use a Computer!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you consider yourself "computer illiterate"? 

Do you think computers are confusing or just plain scary?

Do you need some one-on-one computer assistance with...

-Applications?

-Resumes?

-Sending an email?

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old. 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages 5 and under.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

10:30am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you or a loved one living with a long-term health concern? The nationally recognized Chronic Disease Self-Management Program can help you take charge of your life.

Fun & Free Tai Chi Classes

11:45am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Skyline is excited to present Tai Chi.  Let's have fun learning the Tai Chi Fundamentals, Tai Chi for Arthritis, The 24 Form & Qi Gong.   All are welcomed!!  The classes are free!!!!

Baby Basics Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Storytime Steps
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Preschool Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy

Beginning Computer Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of how to use a computer, with a little cell phone technology thrown in, in this easy-going relaxed class of seniors and adults. If you have your own laptop or tablet bring it to class.

Preston Royal Purls

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Knitting and other needle crafts. Come knit with us, or come to learn. Needles and yarn provided for beginners. 

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick A$$ Wit of Molly Ivins By Margaret and Allison Engel

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Marty Van Kleeck stars as the indomitable Molly Ivins. Often described as a modern-day Mark Twain, Ivins was a newspaper columnist and a best-selling author.

Focus Friday

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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Do you feel the need to put your thoughts on paper please join the HELP DESK members for Focus Friday’s with journaling your experiences while listening to jams on the 3rd floor Laurie Evans studio at 2:00pm

Mah Jongg

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come join our Mah Jongg players! Have fun playing and make new friends along the way! 

Games & Crafts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come explore all different types of games!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energias con Nutricion

3:15pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement

International Storytime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Storytime Steps
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Take a trip around the world with books, songs and crafts.

Afterschool Meals

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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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:

Free afterschool meals for children up to 18 years old. Meals must be consumed in the room they are served. 

Whatever Zone

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Makerspace features High and Low Tech projects. Areas also provided for playing games and chilling with friends. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm - 4:15pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
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 Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Art Afternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you a creative person?

Do you want to try drawing, painting, and other mediums?

Adults 18 years and older can come and create with us at the library.

Make a Monster

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let out your inner monster! Take the quiz to find out how to create your monster based on your own traits, then build it out of clay and other supplies. Your monster will be totally unique to you! Ages 6 and up.

Skillman Southwestern Spanish Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Basic Computer Class for Adults

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you ever wonder what a desktop is, or a mouse in computer language?  Join us and learn how to perform a search on the internet, improve your typing skills, type out a word document, and much more!

Afterschool Snack for Kids/Bocadillos despues de la escuela para niños

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Murder Mystery in Space

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A who dunnit set in a galaxy far, far away.  Can you find the clues and solve the crime in this special after hours program?