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Knitting and Crocheting

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize. ...

National Crafting Month for Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Come celebrate National Crafting Month by joining us to learn a new craft each week. Registration required for each craft. Recommended Ages: 8 - 14 This week's topic: Painting All supplies generously provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public...

Fairy Tale Closet Prom Dress Giveaway

10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fairy Tale Closet (B Level)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Teens in grades 9th-12th are invited to raid the Fairy Tale Closet to find the perfect prom attire. There are dresses, shoes, a limited number of plus sizes, suits (no tuxedos) and accessories available for prom-goers.  ALL ARE WELCOME TO FAIRY ...

Celebrate with Crafts- Mario Day

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:
We are celebrating Mario with crafts and other activities!  We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities.  During this time we will complete a Mario themed craft and other themed activities.&nbs...

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 basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only. ...

African American Movie Series

11:00am - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
Join us for an African American film viewing series! These films will be rated PG-13 and recommended to those above the age of 13. We will be spreading out in our auditorium so please bring snacks and blankets or floor cushions to stay comfy while wa...

Q&A with a Patent & Trademark Attorney

11:00am - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room 1 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Ask questions of an attorney to help you get a patent or trademark ...

AARP Tax Assistance/Asistencia de Impuestos

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
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Reserve online / Reservar cita en línea: https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org FREE in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers. Assistance is geared toward people with low-to-moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limite...

Senior Knitting Club

12:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:
  Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo. Stop on by Bachman Lake Branch Library on Saturday afternoons if you like to knit or crochet.  While there will primarily be Span...

Sunnydale Reunion: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Event

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
  Ask yourself, "What would Buffy do?" Once More With Feeling! Put on your 90s best and come to the Sunnydale High reunion at Forest Green Branch for a totally wicked time! Buffy (feat. Mr. Pointy) made her premier debut 25 years ago this ...

Teen Video Game Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Looking for some fun this Spring Break? Teens, come to the Pleasant Grove Branch March 12th from 1-2:30pm for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment as we kick off spring break freedom. Experience your favorite online multiplayer games, like F...

Telling Stories Through Sculpture and Sound (La Escultura y El Sonido)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:
Get inspired by the work of Harry Bertoia, on exhibit at the Nasher Sculpture Center through April 24 and on permanent display at the Central Library. Writer Ofelia Faz-Garza will lead parents and children through an exploration of the ways sounds an...

Sew and Tell

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome! We have partnered with Fashion Design students from Skyline High School to guide us through basic...
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Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting open to newcomers.  ...

Plant Swap

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
We're having a Plant Swap at Bachman Lake Library! Adopt a free house plant, share cuttings, or drop off any plants you no longer want. We will have a table set up inside the lobby. This is a come and go event.  ...

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is req...

Crafternoon: Spy Decoder

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Continuing our celebration of amazing women for Women's History Month, we will be focusing on women spies this week!   Let's learn about some of the world's most famous female spies and try and decode one of the messages they left for us!&...

Intermediate Watercolor Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving. Come join us with a work in progress or j...

Pet Wellness and First Aid with Arden Moore

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Got pets? Got kids? Or, do your dogs and cats happily bring out the kid in you? Then you're in for a treat! Best-selling pet author Arden Moore, with her certified therapy pets, Kona: a terrier-mix and Casey: a cool ginger cat, will be unleashing ...

My Artistic Self

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Relax and find your inner artist as you learn the basics to acrylic painting. Limited to 15 adults. Registration required.   Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.     All in-person programming will be ...

Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violi...

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
  Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Saturday from 3-4pm! Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating! All ages and abilities are welcomed!...

Reading Divas Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Are you an Urban Fiction reader? This month we will be reading- Old School Love  by Rev. Run Description: Old School Love is a book to help you find the kind of soul-filling love you desire, written by a couple who has built a s...

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes. Taught by DPL's Music Librarian Andrew Anderson, this class aims to open up areas of knowing and listening to music that will help you enjoy (or appreciate, at...

Central Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. ...

Friendship Force of Dallas

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

Figure Drawing

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us for human figure drawing for young people! We will be exploring different ways ands techniques of capturing the human form while using our imagination. Can't wait to see what we create together!  This program is designed for ages 8 - ...