Yogees Yoga 4 Kids Kid Yoga presented by ATMOS Energy!

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

Enjoy a literary journey through yoga, stretching and storytelling.

Library activity

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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!

ELL Volunteer Training

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Family Learning Program Volunteer Training

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Fam Jam with afrikoPOP sponsored by ATMOS Energy!

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Show your moves in this 30 minute dance workout for the whole family! Join us every Saturday in August for a half hour of cardio lead by Kasa, fitness enthusiast and founder of afrikoPOP.

Cutting the Cord: A Beginner's Guide to Ditching Cable

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Wondering if you can really save money by ditching cable and becoming a cord cutter? 

The truth is cord cutting is likely cheaper than you thought it would be. 

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, Thursday, or Saturday 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.

Early Literacy Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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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:

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.

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

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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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

Paws Reading Tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read to our tail wagging dogs.

Hatching Hope Workshop: Autism and Sleep

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Stone Room (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Chronic sleep problems such as not being able to fall or stay asleep are pervasive in children with autism.  As a result, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are sleeping far less than the recommended time needed to restore and rejuvenate

Beginners Bard

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm starting August 7, 2018 to August 24. 
This theatre camp is intended for Teens and adults.

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - Bernie the Dolphin

11:00am - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Crafts @ the Creek: Marshmallow Towers!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an engineer? Learn more about gravity, engineering, and architecture in a fun, hands-on way.

*Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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.

Silver Pride Project Presents a Day at the Movies

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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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, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Silver Pride Project welcomes you to an afternoon with an LGBTQ classic movie. Lunch provided! Free! 

The Silver Pride Project is a group that supports and addresses the specific needs of LGBT seniors.

Puzzle Room 5

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

3rd and final event in our Escape Room Summer Series

Toastmasters

12:15pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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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 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Paws Reading Tutors

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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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), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children of all ages are invited to join us one Saturday a month to sit down and read to one of the dogs. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the ski

English Conversation Circle

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

This is an informal conversation group discussing themed topics in basic English. The program is for adults that need more practice speaking the language but are uncomfortable doing so in a formal class setting.

Teen Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come and Join Mountain Creek in a free TEENS Only beginners yoga class where you will learn basic poses and meditation techniques to help get you through the new school year. Ages 13-18 welcomed. Must register before attending class.

Cutting the Cord: A Beginner's Guide

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Wondering if you can really save money by ditching the cable and becoming a cord cutter?

The truth is cord cutting is likely cheaper than you thought it would be. 

Fretz Park Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you're an experienced knitter, a novice, or wish to learn, join us on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3 for our knitting group! Please bring your own supplies.

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: 1
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.

Reservation

Pegasus Squares, a Modern Western Square Dance Club Open House

1:30pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Pegasus Squares, a Modern Western Square Dance Club, and not-for-profit organization No partners are required Dress is casual Everyone is welcome without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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+

Craft/SMART Saturday

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 volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

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.

World Music Ensemble with Jamal Mohamed sponsored by Atmos energy!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Explore music from cultures and continents around the globe.

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.

The Pride of William Sidney Pittman

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Stone Room (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Exhibit, Featured, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Dallas History & Archives Division at the Central Public Library for an exhibit talk, hosted by Donald Payton, Genealogist, and discuss Pittman's legacy and biography in Dallas.

The Pride of William Sidney Pittman

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Exhibit, Featured, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Dallas History & Archives Division at the Central Public Library for an exhibit talk, hosted by Donald Payton, Genealogist, and discuss Pittman's legacy and biography in Dallas.

Bilingual Computer Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

This is a bilingual computer classes that introduces adults to basics such as: how to use a mouse, typing, Microsoft Word, and basic internet searches. The class is one hour long and all supplies will be provided.

Cutting the Cord: A Beginner's Guide to Ditching Cable

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Wondering if you can really ditch cable and become a cord cutter? The truth is cord cutting is likely cheaper than you thought it would be! During this class, we will break down everything you need to know to get started.

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
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Lobby
Age Group: 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.  

UDO:Tech

4:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology

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!