Spring CleanUp

9:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Dallas Public Library's Homeless Engagement Initiative teams up with the CleanUp USA to help our unhoused neighbors prepare for the upcoming warmer months. CleanUp USA will park fully equipped clothing and haircut buses outside of the library for our...

Creative Learning Room

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Our Creative Learning Room will be open six days a week for children ages 0-5 with their adults. Experience our sensory wall, life size building blocks, and a play kitchen space. Parent or caretaker supervision is required at all times. Open ...

Playtime at the Library

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Playtime at Union has relocated just down the road to Playtime at Oak Lawn! Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and other activities in our new and improved play-learning space! We will start with stories, songs, and crafts in the auditorium!...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:
If you missed Tuesday's storytime, now's your chance to catch up! Storytime is so nice, we now do it twice...in a week. Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 y...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
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 ...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
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
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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     *Friday's Storytime is a repeat of Tuesday's Storytime* ...

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
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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 ...
Cancelled

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes. Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more support. Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to ener...

Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:  - Learn to type and use a mouse  - Getting Started on a Computer  - Internet for Beginners...

Preschool Craft Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us every month for a preschool craft just for littles! Preschool crafting helps toddlers and infants to promote fine motor skills, creativity, early math and literacy skills.  This month we're creating mosaic art.  Note to c...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (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

Aetna Better Health of Texas Resource Table

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Aetna Better Health of Texas resource table at Prairie Creek Library lobby to share resources to the families attending.   ...

Feel-Good Fridays: Yoga & Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Registration 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. All levels of experience are welcome. Fridays...

Clase de Internet para Principiantes; Beginner Internet Class (Spanish)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
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. Classes on Microsoft Office, search engines, keyboarding, and e-mail will be taught in Spanish.  TIME ...

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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 ...
Cancelled

Job Applications and Websites Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Learn how to fill out general job applications and set up accounts for LinkedIn and Indeed.com. Students are encouraged to bring their own devices or notebooks, but it is not required. Class size limit: 20 students. Seats will be filled on a...

1-on-1 Tech Help - CANCELED

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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! Come to the library to get basic one-on-one computer help like how to use Microsoft Office programs, create a resume, or use our online library resources. You may also bring in your laptop, phone, or tablet for device-s...

ArtFull Fridays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library to relax, unwind, and find some inner peace with arts and crafts every Friday afternoon.   This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and is open to any a...

Creative Learning Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Our Creative Learning Room will be open six days a week for children ages 0-5 with their adults. Experience our sensory wall, life size building blocks, and a play kitchen space. Parent or caretaker supervision is required at all times. Open ...

Genealogy Workshop featuring James Mardis

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Discover the tools you need for genealogy research and how to use what you learn to share your family story. James Mardis will be our guide on this four part journey from past to present. This program is part of the Family Story Project. Learn mor...

Sweet Sounds : Spring Music Classes - Guitar

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class! Classes run from the weeks of April 1- June 30, 2023. Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.  FREE weekly classes with top-notch instructors at ...

Alcohol Ink Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
Get crafty and create your own alcohol ink art! This fast-drying extremely vibrant and transparent art tool will bring your art to the next level! Mix and blend until you have a design like no other!   This Program Made Possible by the Fri...

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.     ...

Afterschool Snacks

3:15pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food ...

Family Movie Afternoon: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

3:15pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. A limited number of refreshments ...

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Acercate despues de la escuela para una nutriciona...

After School Craft: DIY Dragon!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit the Skyline branch every Friday from 3:30- 4:30pm and have some fun after school.  Make crafts, color, read, or make new friends! This week build your own pet dragon! All supplies provided. Ages 6 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of ...

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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:
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.   Supermerienda extraescolar Recarga t...

Out of School Time: Pet Dragon Craft

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Friday from 3:30- 4:30pm and have some fun after school.  Make crafts, color, read, or make new friends!   Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. ...

Starry Constellations Craft for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Craft Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us for this kids craft where we will learn about what a constellation is, and make displays of 3 constellations, as we learn about the stories behind the constellation names. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Libra...

Sweet Sounds : Spring Music Classes - Violin

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class! Classes run from the weeks of April 1- June 30, 2023. Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.  FREE weekly classes with top-notch instructors at the Hampto...

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Recarga tus energías después de la escuela con un...

Geek Central: Doodle Karaoke

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
If your drawing skills aren't anything to brag about, then Doodle Karaoke is the game for you!   Take turns to draw a character or creature from a premade randomizer related to the selected themes, and have other contestants try to guess w...