DJ Deluxe Baby Jukebox Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

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

DJ Deluxe presents morning moves and grooves with preschoolers and tots. Grab a shakerand a scarf and begin the baby bop! Actual Jukebox not included.

Child Playtime

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have some early morning fun with games, puzzles, and laughs!

English Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free classes - Start anytime - All are welcome! 

Clases gratis - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from January 19th through April 27th.

Clase de inglés gratuitas desde 19 de enero hasta el 27 de abril.

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

The Knitting Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

EMPOWER Series

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

BBL Outreach at Chief on the Beat

10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

BBL outreach at Chief on the Beat at Bachman Rec Center 

Freedom Quilt Codes

10:15am - 12:15pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Local artist, VET, welcomes you to participlate in a series of quilting workshops, entitled Freedom Quilt Codes, to be held throughout the city of Dallas.  Two of the workshops will be held at the Lochwood Branch Library.  Come create qu

Puppet Play with Sandy Shrout Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Premiere puppeteer Sandra Shrout will be performing a special show that will entertain the whole family.

Beginning Spanish - Session 2

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Beginning Spanish for Adults.  8 sessions.  Some knowledge Spanish language is preferred.  Each session builds on previous session.  No registration required.

What Happens After the Paychecks Stop?

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

Yugioh practice

10:45am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Teen Center
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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.

Crafty Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all crocheting enthusiasts and inquirers!  

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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
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.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement

STEAM Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us at Fretz Park the first and third Saturday of each month for a different science-technology-engineering-math craft, experiment, or project!  For children ages 5 and up and their parents or caregivers.

Budget Engagement Meeting

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

We need your input to help the City of Dallas develop our annual budget! Attend a meeting below and tell us what City programs and services you value most.

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - How to Train Your Dragon 2

11:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Crafts @ the Creek: A Shade of Relaxation: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Had a tough week? Relax at the library as you learn to paint with watercolors. No stress, just beautiful colors.

English Conversation Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
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.  

Spring Break S.T.E.A.M.: Perot TECH Truck

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Perot TECH Truck will provide today's S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) experience.  Come make, see and do a hands-on activity based on science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts.

STEAM Saturday: Kite Challenge

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Try your hand at making a miniature kite. Which is more important to you – artistic design or the ability to fly? Then, test your kite and see if you can get it airborn.

Club de Crochet

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

AARP Tax Help

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

AARP volunteers will be avaliable to assist patrons with filing their tax returns.

Los voluntarios de AARP estarán disponibles para ayudar a los clientes a presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos.

Toastmasters

12:15pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential?  Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every Saturday from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
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.

Crafts in the Afternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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, do you like making crafts? Join us and create something special on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your friends and get crafty!

STEAM: Eric Carle

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

It's the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Study the art of Eric Carle, in part by reading the book The Mixed Up Chameleon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

KIPP Outreach

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Hand out information on KIPP

VITA Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library will partner with the IRS’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to offer free, in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

Poetry "Riters" and Readers Club

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come to the event to read and discuss poetry, Held mettings are held every other month.

Snake Encounters with Daryl Sprout presented by ATMOS energy!

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The surreptitious world of snakes will be presented with comedy, magic and slithering tales.

St. Patrick's Day Fun

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we make St. Patrick's Day crafts at Lochwood!

Community Disaster Preparedness Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you prepared for a disaster?

Craft/SMART Saturday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Teen "Herstory" Photo-booth Event

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month by taking photos with your friends! The library will have a photo-booth area with props to dress as some of history's most famous women.

Toastmasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

SMART Kit: Kite Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Try your hand at making a miniature kite. Which is more important to you – artistic design or the ability to fly? Then, test your kite and see if you can get it airborn.

Teen Anime & Board Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love Anime?? Want to meet more teens who love Anime like you do? Come to Prairie Creek Branch Library for Anime Club! Watch Anime, talk about Anime, and discuss Anime/Manga books. Enjoy friendly competition with Teen Board Games! 

African American Genealogical Interest Group

2:00pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas East & West (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

Saturday Study Hall

2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you need a quiet place to study?  Our auditorium is available Saturday afternoons for students to use.

Lochwood Branch Library Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Our book club meets monthly to discuss a book chosen by our members.  Refreshments are served.  This month's book is My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.  We invite all interested readers to join us even if

Gaming In The Library

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let’s get together and play! Everything from card games to the Wii, A chance to hang out in the library and have fun!  Games along with snacks and drinks, what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman 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.  

STEAM in Action: Minecraft Selfies

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

Best for ages 6 and up!

White Rock Hills Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an after school program to have group viewings of classic works in anime, samplings of new and old releases, and movie nights featuring pieces by director