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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Children will practice the six pre-reading skills needed to enable them to be ready to read. They will listen to stories, sing songs, and do hands on activities to enable them to have a fun learning experience!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Morning Class

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

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Library Tech Tutor

10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
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.

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
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.

 

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Storytime Serendipity

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Preschoolers will experience tales that awake and excite. Toddlers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
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

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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
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Preschool Storytime

10:45am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

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Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

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Tech Thursday

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having trouble navigating your smartphone? Need help downloading our Overdrive app? Need a quick refresher on using your email? Then come on in! No registration necessary!

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Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

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Trevor's Tech Thursday

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your devices and list of questions to the Library and Trevor will help you with your questions. Please call ahead to determine availability. Great for learning how to read eBooks and gain access to eAudiobooks. 

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Beginner Computer Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

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:

Babies and their caregivers will learn simple rhymes, sing songs and read books that will enhance and stimulate the infant's developing senses and mind.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Violin Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come out on Thursdays to learn how your new device can enhance your life.  You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more.  Just call or come by and make an appointment for one on one assistance.

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Workforce Solutions

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas provides one-on-one job seeking assistance at the Timberglen Branch Library every week. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching, and interview training.

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

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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! 

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children 0 to 18 are invited to get a free after school snack Monday through Thursday at 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Black Box Theater. This service is provided by Equal Heart.

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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
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crazy 8s Math Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have fun in the library with Math Games.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
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.

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

Join us for an exciting storytime that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts for children two to five years old. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, 5 to 11 years old, come play literacy games with us. If desired, you can also read with a librarian or adult volunteer.

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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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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. 

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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.

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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.

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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Chess +

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess with us. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

DIY Instruments

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:

Explore the science of sound as you build a simple harmonica that actual makes sound, and a croc castanet! Test how you can change the pitch and volume of the sound on your handmade musical harmonica.

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Teen Zone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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:

Afterschool safe space where teens can play games, participate in fun activities, and watch movies. Ages 10 to 14.  

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After school Game Day

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us and have fun playing board games!

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids and their families explore their creativity as our crafty librarians help you create an exciting hands-on craft project.

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

By APPOINTMENT ONLY

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, join us for some awesome STEAM programs (science, technology, engineering, art or math). Learn something new after school and have fun too! Bring your friends!

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STEAM

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a different hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activity every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month. 

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is good for the heart, mind, body and soul. It reduces stress and increases wellness. While revitalizing the Inner Energy, it helps you achieve a state of Thoughtless Awareness when your mind is calmed.

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Teen Upcycle Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you have cute clothes that don’t fit any more? Boring décor? Teens are invited to Upcycle Hour! Upcycling is a great way to refashion something that isn’t right for you into something new—without throwing things away or spending money.

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Writing Poetry

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This program will be open to both novice and experienced poets to provide an opportunity for everyone to expand their writing skills and learn from each other. 

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Dallas Police Department Community Citizens Review Board. 

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Downtown Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Downtown Book Club discovers new books each month from all genres. Adults are welcome to attend, meet new people, and discuss the books we love, like, or loathe. Members meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the J.

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The White Rock Hills Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Come join us for a fun, lively discussion!

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library.

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A Journey to Your Good Health. 

Gain and Perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis. Inspire health and confidence.