GED Morning Class

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 

Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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One-On-One Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

Seniors @ the library

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Come stay warm in a relaxing place. Learn about technology, ask for help, get a library card, read, use a computer, play games or simply use the resources we have for you.  Visit us!

 

Creative Spaces- Fiber Arts Workroom- Open Space Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Creative Space open hours are a time when spaces will be open for customers to walk-in and use equipment on a first come/first serve basis.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Preschool Story time

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

 Registration is not required.

Storytime Serendipity

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Preschool Storytime

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

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Computer Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the computer from turning it on, learning about software and hardware and using windows.

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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.

Dallasite Yogis

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Stone Room (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallasite Yogis is a recurring yoga class which, under the instruction of Jarrett Chatman, will give participants the opportunity to learn simple but meaningful meditation tools to improve energy levels, heighten one’s ability to focus, and ma

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (hora de cuentos)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Tech Thursday

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come into the library to learn how to use your mobile devices with eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other resources the library offers.

Reservation

Oak Cliff Cultural Center --Yoga en spanglish

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Join Stephanie Tovar and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center for a beginner-friendly and relaxing Yoga practice.

Únase al Stephanie Tovar y al Centro Cultural de Oak Cliff para una práctica de yoga divertida y relajante.

Baby Basics Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

 

Violin Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested.

English Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Let’s practice speaking English. 
Free Conversation Class.  All levels welcome. 
Grupo de conversación casual.  Todos son bienvenidos.

Welcome to the Digital Age! Part 2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how your new device can enhance your life.  You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more.  Contact the library in advance to make an appointment for one on one assistance.

Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
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.

Mah Jongg

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Mah Jongg players unite!   Have fun playing and make some new friends along the way. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City 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.

Crafty Days at Arcadia Park

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Elementary aged children are invited to participate in different arts and crafts activities.

Literacy and Math Games for Kids 4 and up

3:30pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children 4 to 13 are invited to come play a variety of math and literacy games. We have games appropriate to each age and developmental stage.

Afterschool Supersnacks

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18.

Crafternoon - Chinese New Year Edition!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 

Prepare for the Year of the Rat with an afternoon of Chinese New Year themed-crafting.

We provide supplies, you provide your creativity and imagination!

Best for ages 5 and up. 

Reservation

Study Room B

3:45pm - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Afterschool Crafts

4:00pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come for the Afterschool meals and stay for the crafts! Crafts and activities for preschoolers to teens in the Auditorium every school day from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City 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.

 

Chess +

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Play a game of Chess or Backgammon. Don't know how yet? We'll show you. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Classes with Mr. Smith

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Thursdays at 4 PM.

Converse English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Speaking is the hardest part of learning a new language, so practice somewhere supportive and safe. Chat with a bilingual librarian in a relaxed conversational setting, either one-on-one or with a small group.

Fantastic Fossils

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

To better understand the process of fossilization, children will make a personalized fossil from plaster, clay, shells and water to take home. The program is intended for grades K-3rd.

After School: STEAM

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Conduct different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math projects after school!

Afterschool Art for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Super STEAM in the Grove

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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!

Afterschool On The Hill

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

LEGO Squad

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Are you up to the challenge? Join us every second and fourth Thursday of the month to accept the daily building challenge or use your imagination to build anything you like!

Free GED Preparation

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, ext. 391.

Weekly Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. Beginners always welcome.

Writing Poetry

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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. 

RFLF Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Bi-monthly board meeting for Renner Frankford Library Friends.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
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 - 6 years old

Business Research

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Come explore and identify potential clients, competitors, and opportunities using the databases that the Dallas Public Library provides both on-site and on the Internet for busy entrepreneurs.

Downtown Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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 p.m. at the J.

White Rock Hills Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The White Rock Hills Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month. January's selection is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Come join us for a fun, lively discussion!

Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practicing Tai Chi is a journey to your good health which encourages confidence. Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis.