Playtime at Union

9:30am - 10:30am
Infant & Toddler
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Outreach at the Union playground. Staff will meet with the moms and kids to read books, sing, and play games. 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

10:00am - 10:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Parking Lot
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

English Language Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Cancelled

Workforce Solutions: Greater Dallas

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas showcases upcoming hiring events, job-readiness workshops, job training enrollment and much more.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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

Space is limited to 25 children and their adults.

 

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
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

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

SMART Summer Fridays at Renner Frankford - LED Gamer Torch

10:30am - 11:30am
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Featured, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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

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

10:30am - 2:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
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.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:00am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

English Language Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help

11:00am - 5:00pm
Adult
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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.

Summer Lunch for Kids / Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:30am - 12:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart.

Open to ages 0-18.

Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 

Feel-Good Fridays: Yoga/Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Tuesday through Friday from noon - 1:30 pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Therapy dogs are coming to the library! Grab a book and practice reading aloud with a therapeutic furry friend.

This program occurs every Friday throughout the summer.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Tuesday through Friday from 12:30pm -1:15pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

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Beginner Internet Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Weekly yarn craft meetup for adults

The Amazing Zombie Race

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

The Amazing Zombie Race is a "race" around the library- inside (and possibly outside) to find the cure!

SMART Summer Fridays: Science of Spin

1:30pm - 2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Discover the science in the spinning arts of yo-yo, spin top and diabolo with 

1-on-1 Tech Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

No tech skills? No problem!

Game Truck Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Courtyard
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Feel the challenge with the ultimate video game experience. Cheer on new friends as you explore multiple consoles and games.

Program held OUTDOORS. 

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.

Tween Time!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This program will be geared towards pre-teens aged 10-13 years old that feel to mature for childrens' program but are uncomfortable with older teens. 

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch movies based on some of our favorite books and stories!

Bring a snack and a blanket/pillow if you want.

Smart Phone Tutorial

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn how to use your smart phone so you can easily attach documents to your email and text messages.  

English Language Class

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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: 3
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.

Sunscreen Detective

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 24
Event Details:

There are so many different kinds of sunscreen how do you choose the right one for you? What is SPF and what does that number mean? If you go swimming, will the sunscreen just wash off?

English Language Class

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Summer 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 - Outdoor Area
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 City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through City Square.

Reservation

Study

3:15pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor)
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Summer Lunch For Kids

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Courtyard
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Citysquare. Open to ages 0-18.

 

Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de Citysquare. Abierto para edades de 0-18 años. 

1 on 1 Technology Help

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 4pm for 1 on 1 technology help!

Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

Breakin' & Graffiti Youth Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join artist Drew Looner for a series of 12 break dancing and graffiti classes every Friday at 4pm at the Pleasant Grove Branch starting April 1 until June 24th.

 

Sweet Sounds: Beginning Keyboard

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Keyboard lessons for youth 6 to 12 yrs

Register with Hampton-Illinois Branch Staff.

Space is limited. Instruments provided. 

Teen Hangout

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

Just for Teens!

Friday Game Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Friday Nights are Game Nights at White Rock Hills Library

Game Day!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

DPL Twitch Streams: Friday Night Fights

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Fridays are for the Fights,