Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help

All Day
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City 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.

Senior Coffee Club

9:00am–10:00am
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Code at the Library

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Educating citizens of Dallas on Code Compliance. 

District 9 ON THE GO

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Council Member Blackmon will be in YOUR community. Make plans to come out and visit. Bring your questions or comments about our upcoming budget! Come see us! 

Aug 25, 2022 10a-12p

Lochwood Library

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Yvette Riquelme from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas is here to showcase countless job opportunities, upcoming hiring events, trainings, job readiness workshops and more.

Health Care Navigators/Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

10:00am–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City 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

Bilingual Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Virtual Children's Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

Credit Cards Versus Debit Cards

10:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

- Discuss Differences Between The 2 Types Of Cards
- Pros/Cons Of Credit Cards Versus Debit Cards
- How To Get High Limit Cards
- Factors That determine Credit Limit Increase
- Ways To Get Best Credit Card Rate

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City 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.

Toddler Storytime Round 2 (if needed)

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime

Computer Tutor

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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 (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City 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.

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

11:00am–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

Sign up: https://cutt.ly/newclient

Reservation

Study

11:45am–1:45pm
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

Board Game Hangout

12:00pm–2:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Play board games with the staff, your friends or maybe someone new! We have a variety of board games like Uno, Scrabble, Chess, Jenga and much more. You can also bring your favorite games!

American Mahjong

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

Coffee and Conversation

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

Voter Registration Drive

2:30pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Visit your local library to register for or update your voter's card, free to all residents of Texas.

Computer Help

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Registration Required
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.

 

 

3D Printing Series 2: 3D Print Design Basics

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to create a unique 3D print design using Tinkercad, a free online tool for designing 3D prints!

Mosaics

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Inspired by the Mosaic work of Mexican artists like Diego Rivera y Miguel Covarrubias participants will create an art peice of Paper Mosaic.

Bluebonnet Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, , Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bluebonnet Book Club is back! Join us in August for a meeting and great party to kickoff the new school year. Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month through February. 

After School Craft: School Picture Frame

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm for a different after school craft for kids!

English Conversation Class/Ingles Conversacional

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Una hora informal de Ingles conversational con un group amigable. 

El programa es gratis y abierto al público. No es necesario registrarse. Se recomiendan máscaras y el distanciamiento social. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:00pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below.