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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
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In a fun and nurturing environment, Regina inspires children from toddlers to teens to discover their inner creativity while building confidence, developing eye hand coordination, fine motor skills and social skills.

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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
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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!

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Best Practices — Beyond the Basics

The Best Practices SIG (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

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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
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Afiah Bey will give the community of children an understanding of the importance of the Griot/storyteller.  A Griot (gree-o) tells the history of a people through stories, songs, rhythms, theatre, dance and visual arts.  Partic

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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:  18 months - 3 years old.

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
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Do you want to enhance your resume or college application?

Want to find ways to help others in your community?

Looking to meet new people and have new experiences?

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Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Sammons Small Business Area (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

The Dallas Young Makers Club is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas.

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Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

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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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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.

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Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
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Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

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Early Literacy Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

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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.

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
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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
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Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Had a tough week? Relax at the library as you learn to paint with watercolors. No stress, just beautiful colors.

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English Chats

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, English Language Learning
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This group is for adults who want to practice and improve their English conversational skills, by having talks with an experienced English speaker.

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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:

No matter how many tiles you have or how you arrange them, these two-colored tiles always connect into a cool continuous pattern.

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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
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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. 

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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
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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.

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Happy Birthday Elmer!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Happy 30th Birthday to Elmer the colorful elephant! Fun activities planned.

Don't forget to wear your brightest colors. 

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Club de Crochet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcome!

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Painting for Adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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Join us for a painting class where we will learn the basics of acrylic painting. All levels of painters are welcome.

Registration required. Limited to 15 painters. Please register online or in-person.

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Literary book group for adults! Quarterly literary book review: The book we are reviewing is, "A Piece of Cake" by Cupcake Brown. 

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Hooray for the U.S.A.!  Jolly the Clown and Uncle Sam the puppet will present a fun children's show that is sure to have the whole family bursting with USA pride!

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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
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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

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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
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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?

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Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.

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Google Sheets Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to make the most of the free, web-based office suite offered by Google. This session will focus on Google Sheets.

Laptops will be provided for use during the class or feel free to bring your own device.

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SMART: Create-a-pult

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Engineer a catapult and see who can launch an object the farthest and the most accurately.

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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"Freedman's Town to Botham Jean: Stories For Racial Healing" is a live storytelling show featuring 7 Dallasites performing their true, personal stories about racial tension in Dallas. Directed by master storyteller Dr.

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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.

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Emma Jones

2:47pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Recreate some of your favorite YouTube science videos at the library! Make elephant toothpaste, glow-in-the-dark slime, and other explosively fun scientific materials. This is recommended for middle and high school students.

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

STEAM: Cloud Viewer

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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
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Learn about different types of clouds and make a viewer to help you identify the clouds you see. For ages 5 and up.

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The book selection for the month of May is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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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.

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Piano Lessons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
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Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

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Wii Game Night

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:

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for some fun with the Wii. We have Mario Racing, Wii Sport Resort, and many other games for you to play with friends old and new!