Senior Coffee Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

Informational Program with The Senior Source- Foster Grandparents

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Staff presented an informational program to The Senior Source-Foster Grandparents regarding the services of the Dallas Public Library.

Cancelled

Health Care Navigators/Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room D
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health care navigators will assist you with selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the health insurance marketplace.  If you are preparing to enroll in a program, use the Marketplace checklist to collect the req

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Children's Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

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

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

MLK Community Spring Extravaganza

11:00am - 1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

The MLK Community Spring Extravaganza is an annual Easter egg hunt for the MLK ChildCareGroup and a free give-a-way for the community. 

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

11:00am - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free High school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

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Tax Assistance

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

Intermediate Music Theory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Save somebunny's life this Easter with Carter BloodCare and donate at the Kleberg-Rylie Branch community blood drive!

As a thank you, donors will receive a free Stainless Steel Water Bottle. While supplies last.

Jefferson Dental in lobby

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Jefferson Dental table in lobby

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 session, but can join at any time.  

Puzzle People

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

Beginning Guitar Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

 

 

Friends' Book Sale

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, coffee table books & much more!

 

Sale held and benefits our

LOCHWOOOD BRANCH LIBRARY

11221 Lochwood Boulevard

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel after school 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.

Crafternoon: Baby Chick

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for this lovely spring weather with a fun Baby Chick craft that everyone (or just us) are chirping about! Make a cute baby chick for this week's Crafternoon. 

Supplies:

After School STEAM!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math!
Nurture your inner genius and get creative with us!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating. 

Game Night for Kids

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

It's game night at Oak Lawn Library! Join us in the auditorium for an hour of board games and more! Kids are welcome to bring their own games for sharing, but all supplies and games will be provided. 

Out of School Time: Bunny Basket Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Weave your own basket that looks like a bunny this spring to hold all kinds of goodies with this easy craft!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch for Out of School Time programs every Thursday at 4pm for kids ages 5 years old and up.

Blackout Poetry

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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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), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Instead of writing a poem, you'll create one by marking out words on a recycled book page. Simply choose the words you want to stay and blackout the rest to craft your masterpiece.

Kid Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kid Crafternoon! Join us for a craft, all supplies provided just bring your imagination!

April's Craft: Fairy Doors 

Night at the Movies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get ready for movie night in the auditorium!

Beginners Music Class: Violin

4:15pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

Beginner Folklorico

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Anita N. Martinez Presents Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico. 

Spring Eggstravaganza

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with a fun egg hunt! Find the prize filled eggs hidden outside the library and do a fun craft. Eggciting fun for the whole family!

This program made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Arts & Crafts of Latin America

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about different folk arts of Latin America and create your own instruments, crafts and art that reflect those cultures. Presented by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.

A Shakespearean Cold Case: Murder Mystery

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Welcome to the Literary Bureau of Investigations or L.B.I.!

 

Crime Watch

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Crime Watch meeting at Rec Center

White Rock Hills Book Club: Nomadland by Jessica Bruder

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The White Rock Hills Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month and is open to any and all. 

 

This month's book is Nomadland by Jessica Bruder