BOPA Event

8:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

BOPA (batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze) household hazardous waste collection event in library parking lot. See flyer for details.

Waggin' Tales

9:00am - 10:30am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Who let the dogs out?!

We did, again!

Free Mammograms/Mamografias gratuitas

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Uninsured Dallas County residents age 35 or older can receive a free breast cancer screening from Parkland Hospital. This program is sponsored by Mercado369. We are sorry, all slots for this program have been filled.

Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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:

Bharatanatyam, the most widely practiced form of Indian Classical dances in the world, is considered to be over 2000 years old from South India.

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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
Adult
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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!

The Knitting Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
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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!

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am - 12:45pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Work on your current project with a group of your brothers and sisters in stitching!

Paint the Town Workshop with VET

10:15am - 12:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It is FUN and it is FREE. Sign up to reserve space(s). Please include your email address.

Dallas Boys are Lit Series - Author Session w/Derrick Barnes

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Importance of Brotherhood….Derrick Barnes, author We Could be Brother

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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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, Featured
Event Details:

Fun, FREE, hands on workshops for kids ages 8-18. Choose your track:

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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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:

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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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 or Thursday, by appointment only.

Crafty Saturday

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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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
Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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.

English Conversation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Groove Line Dance Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like to dance?

The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library has a fun, exciting dance class just for you! 

 

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

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

STEAM Saturday: Color Science

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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:

Create an amazing rainbow of colors through a combination of art and science. Sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Space is limited to 24 kids. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Iota Phi Lambda Pelatis Auxiliary

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Meeting of the Iota Phi Lambda Pelatis Auxiliary.

Discovery Faire

11:00am - 3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tinker, create, discover, and make!

English Chats

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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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
Event Details:

This group is for adults who want to practice and improve their English conversational skills, by having talks with an experienced English speaker.

Family Storytime

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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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.

Crafts @ the Creek: Butterfly Feeders

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

Butterflies are prettiest creatures, and if you want them to flutter around you, entice them by learning how to make a simple butterfly feeder!

 

Toastmasters

12:15pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Art with Friends

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about artists, get inspired, and create your own artwork. 

Tall Tales & High Heels Featuring Cassie Nova and Jenna Skyy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library is hosting another diversity-themed story hour with two local drag queens!

Children will hear stories, sing, dance, and interact with these fabulous ladies in a safe and inclusive environment.

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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!

Painting for Adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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
Event Details:

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.

ArtROCKS!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Offsite
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

ArtROCKS! is NorthPark's art program for children that introduces the world's most famous artists through engaging and creative activities.

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Snake Encounters with Daryl Sprout presented by ATMOS energy!

2:00pm - 2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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.

Spanish Camp for Kids

2:00pm - 2:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join the fun.  Learn  or practice  Spanish words and phrases through songs, games and crafts.  

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the library staff and express yourself through painting with the help of our Artist in Residence. We will have the supplies, you bring the creativity. For adults 18+

Color Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create an amazing rainbow of colors through a combination of art and science. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Ages 5 and up.

Crochet for a Cause

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

     Crochet for a Cause at Mountain Creek Branch Library every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SMARTcrafts--Color Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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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 volcanoes, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

Toastmasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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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?

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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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.

MSRC Performer: Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico

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

Join us for a performance filled with beautiful dancers, costumes and energetic dancing. Learn more about the region and culture of each featured dance.

All ages welcome. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Puzzle Room 3 - TBD

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Vision Board Party - half year review

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you on track with your 2019 goals? Haven't made a vision board yet? No need to wait to 2020! We'll have some snacks, listen to some music, and get inspired!

Lochwood Branch Library Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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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 Exit West  by Mohsin Hamid.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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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:

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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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.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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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!

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
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.  

Lego Builders

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

Come use your imagination and build with Legos

Wii Game Night

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
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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!

Highway to Spell

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What's the buzz about adult spelling bees?  Play in teams or fly solo as you battle for glory and prizes while enjoying the sweet nectar of refreshments.  Come rock n’ roll with us on the Highway to Spell.

DPL: Living Room Series, part 2

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ever wanted to get inside the minds of actors and hear their process? Join us for this session of Living Room Series as we welcome Bare Bones Shakespeare to perform and answer questions from the audience.