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!

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: 99
Event Details:

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

Magic with Tommy Terrific

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tommy Terrific is a big kid that shows up at your event to watch his Uncle Fumpernutter perform his magic show! When no one can find Uncle Fumpernutter, Tommy takes over!

SMART Summer Fridays at Renner Frankford - Glowing Salt Circuits

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: 20
Event Details:

Did you know that you can conduct electricity with salt? Learn about closed circuits using everyday items, then see if you can make the LEDs glow!  

Recommended for ages 8 & Up.

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

Cancelled

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!

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!

Beginner Internet Class (Spanish)

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?

 

Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español.

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

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!

D.I.Y. Lumos Wand

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Lumos! Celebrate Harry's birthday and 25 years of Harry Potter by designing your own wand.

Gone Fishing Magic Show with Brett Roberts *Rescheduled

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

After a scheduling mix-up, we are back on track and ready to see some amazing magic with Brett Roberts!

KidsNotes

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

The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about music.

Drawing Class

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: 7
Event Details:

Come join us as we go through art exercises meant to develop our observational skills. Draw from life as we use still life models to help understand the elements of drawing: line, shape, texture, form, space, and value.

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. 

Music Trivia

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:

Adults can come and enjoy answering music trivia questions.

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!

Bold Bookmaking

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: 44
Event Details:

Learn a brief history of bookmaking while creating your own hardcover book! Use markers, glue, and fabric to make the book uniquely yours. Write a story or draw a picture. The choice is yours! Recommended for ages 10 & Up. Limited to 24 kids.

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.

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.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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.

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. 

Sweet Sounds Strings: Summer Music Classes

4:00pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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
Event Details:

Guitar, Ukulele or Violin

Summer music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

June 22 - August 12

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: 1
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.

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

Sweet Sounds Keyboard: Summer Music Classes

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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
Event Details:

Keyboard

Summer music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

June 22 - August 12

Geek Central: Defend the One True Pair Fan Central Edition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Defend the one true pair!

Would Batman and Scrooge McDuck make a good couple? How about Naruto and Sailor Moon? More importantly, can you defend why one pair might be a better couple than the other?? Let's find out!

FanCentral: Doodle Karaoke

8:00pm - 9:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If your drawing skills aren't anything to brag about, then Doodle Karaoke is the game for you!