DIY Make and Take Home \ Hacer y llevar a casa

All Day
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Exhibit Space
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Necesita un lugar para ir un sábado y divertirse con su hijo. La biblioteca sucursal de Arcadia Park es el lugar para usted. Todos los sábados hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

 

One-on-One Tech Tutor

All Day
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

One-on-One Tech tutor program is an hour-long session where patrons can get help with all sorts of computer related issues: everything from setting up an email account to applying for a job.  Call us to schedule an appointment!  

Trust For Public Land

All Day
Family
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Cancelled

FanCentral: Author Chat with Special Guest Tillie Walden

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

The Dallas Public Library is excited to welcome special guest cartoonist and illustrator, Tillie Walden, to this year's FanCentral event!

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.

Citizen Code Academy

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The City of Dallas Code Compliance Department consists of three divisions: Neighborhood Code, Nuisance Abatement, and Consumer Health.

English as a Second Language Course / Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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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.

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.

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.

Fall Gardening

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Don't know how to get started on your fall garden? Don't worry! This presentation will teach you everything you need to know to plan, plant, and maintain your fall garden. 

Free Digital Skills Training

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Back to School Fair Clinic

11:00am - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Through a partnership with Texas Health Resources, United Way, and HHM Health we will be giving out over 800 backpacks filled with school supplies on the day of the event.  The library will be there to give out info

Musically Me Unlimited

11:00am - 5:00pm
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: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

FanCentral: Author Chat with Special Guest John Scalzi

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library is excited to welcome special guest author, John Scalzi, to this year's FanCentral event!

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.

Summer Seascape Painting with artist Eva Azul

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Paint with us at Arcadia Park Branch Library!

Keyboard Class

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: 5
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Chromatography Marker Art

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:

This project teaches the science of chromatography and includes a fun art segment at the end. Chromatography is a process which involves separating the components of a mixture.

FanCentral: Author Chat with Special Guest Nicky Drayden

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library is excited to welcome special guest author, Nicky Drayden, to this year's FanCentral event!

Monster Book of Monsters Craft

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

Calling all Harry Potter Fans!

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.

SMART Summer Reading - closing party ENCANTO sing-a-long

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

We don't talk about Bruno, but we do celebrate the end of summer and summer reading with a fun little movie party! We'll be singing along to ENCANTO and having a popcorn party! Please join us for this fun movie time!

Summer Screen Saturdays

2:00pm - 4:15pm
Family, Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come watch the 2019 film "Detective Pikachu" in the 1st Floor Auditorium as part of our Summer Screen Saturdays lineup!

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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: 8
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

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! 

Cancelled

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!

Shake It Up

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

Build a structure from common supplies and then shake it up to see if your building is earthquake proof! What does it take to withstand a quake?

Recommended for ages 5 & up

Supplies are limited

80's Nostalgia Cinema

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun, free way to get away for a few hours? Wanting to relive the totally tubular days of the 80's?

The Board Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd floor and play board games! we meet every other Saturday at 3 and play whatever board games we want! chess, checkers, Catan, Candyland, and more!

FanCentral: Cosplay Workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom F (6th Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

To run, you need to be able to walk, and today we have Model and Professional Cosplayer, Christina Dark here to lead a workshop on getting started cosplaying.

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.