This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Decorate a wood picture frame for dad. Materials will be provided.

Decora un marco de fotos en madera para papá. Se proporcionarán materiales.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Community Tax Centers is a Foundation Communities program that returns millions of dollars to the local economy by helping families take better control of their finances.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

True Crime Authors' Panel & Book Signing

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come meet your favorite Texas True Crime authors! The True Crime Mini-Convention will begin with an opportunity to learn more from your favorite True Crime authors and then get a chance to get their autographs!

This event is in the "Family" group.

FRI Outreach

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

BWR outreach at White Rock Hills Townhomes w/ FRI Resource Fair

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Summer Crafterdays

10:00am - 6:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

There are Oceans of Possibilities with more than 240,000 known species of animals. This summer, you can come explore a different endangered animal while creating a sea themed craft.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Do you spend your days listening to true crime podcasts and your nights watching whodunit documentaries? Then DPL's first ever True Crime Mini Con is for you!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Medicare Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Seniors
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Medicare Workshop covers in detail the 4 Parts of Medicare A, B , C and D – get a better understanding of Medicare eligibility, election periods, enrollment penalties, the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Part

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 2:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Dallas Young Makers Club (DYM) is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas committed to helping students age 8-18 expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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:

Need help with computers? The library has you covered.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Saturday Yoga

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:

Enjoy a free yoga class provided by WINGS. Learn yoga basics like stretching, poses, and breathing. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adulting 101: Gardening & Sustainable Food

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Adulting 101 is for Teens, tweens, and anyone wanting to get a better handle and knowledge on some basic life skills. This series will run every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month and highlight a different skill each week.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk

11:00am - 12:30pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We have lots of bubbles, wands, and sidewalk chalk. Come and enjoy the simple pleasures of blowing bubbles and drawing with sidewalk chalk! 

The fun begins at 11am and ends at 12:30pm. See you there! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Craft: DIY Kaleidoscope

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 It's time to get crafty! Make your own Kaleidoscope out of high quality tubes, beads, and scrapbook paper. You will have a variety of design choices to really make this craft your own.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

CANCELLED--Patent and Trademark Q&A

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 1 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Have an product or invention you would like to get a trademark for? Do you have idea for an invention? Learn more about how intellectual property rights protect your product or invention. Register to speak with John G.

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Come and join the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library in celebrating the Grand Reopening of the MLK Community Center. Learn about our programs and services, take a campus tour, and network with some of our community partners.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

True Crime Book Club

11:45am - 12:45pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join us for our first ever True Crime Book Club! We'll be reading The Midnight Assassin by Skip Hollandsworth.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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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:

Joliean Monnic Fields presents an author talk about women's empowerment and overcoming. Ms.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Knitting Club

12:00pm - 5:30pm
Seniors
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - The Story Center (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Brandy and Chris Diamond from Texas Wine and True Crime Podcast for a LIVE podcast!  The podcast will also feature a special guest, Sergeant Brian Baker, criminal investigator for The

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art is for Everyone!!

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

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month.
This month adventure will be ZenTangles!  A fun and relaxing way to create beautiful patterns.
For more info see  zentangles.com

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Plant Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
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 healthy plants you no longer want. We will have a table set up inside the lobby.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

African American Movie Series

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Coloring Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, June 11th at 2pm for a Coloring Workshop!

In this workshop, you will be provided professional level art materials to design or color your own creation to take home. 

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Light the Way LED Gamer Torch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you wish you could craft usable items in real life and not just virtually? Check out this Minecraft inspired torch that really lights up with the press of a button!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Theatre Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Hello teen thespians! 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every other Saturday this summer at 2pm for fun theatre workshops from local actor and artist, Jiles King!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

My Artistic Self

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.  

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Summer Screen Saturdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come watch cool movies in the first floor Auditorium as part of our Summer Saturdays at Central programming!

Movie Schedule (films and times subject to change*):

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

True Crime Keynote Speaker-Erin Rodriguez

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Did you know that forensic linguistics was a field used to solve true crime cases?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Basic Knitting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us Saturdays to learn basic knitting! 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), 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: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Blackland Prairie Raptors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

See and learn about different birds of prey with the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.  Day and night the raptors are on patrol.  Their mission: in search of a meal.  How do they do it? 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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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 3-4 PM!

Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Reading Divas Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Hoodwives & Rich Thugs of Chicago by Anna Black

Description:

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Central Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crime Scene Investigation with Detective Matthew Randall

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, GED
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about crime scene investigation, including how to collect and analyze evidence, with Detective Matthew Randall from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office with special guest, Senior Sargent Garrick Whaley, Criminal Investigator with the Criminal

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Welcome to the Oak Lawn Cinema Club! On every second Saturday of the month, we will be showing a full-length feature film in the Oak Lawn auditorium. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), 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: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crime Scene Investigation Murder Mystery

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have you wondered what it would be like to work at crime scene and solve a mystery? Now's your chance!