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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, GED
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information.

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

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Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.   

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Early Literacy, GED
Event Details:

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning Sept 10th. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, GED
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

 

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

This class is a continuation of "Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora."

In this class students will continue practicing their basic computer skills but will also begin to focus on working with specific computer programs

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Read to Boomer

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers.

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

German Genealogy Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join Group Leader Bernard N. Meisner as he presents "Hiring A Researcher To Search For Records in German Archive."

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Dallas Young Makers Club (DYM) is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas committed to helping students age 8-18 expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Beyond Words with the DMA

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Find your artistic voice by joining educators and artists from the Dallas Museum of Art to explore techniques, be inspired by amazing works of art and artists, and to level up your skills to expand your creativity toolkit!

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by a member of the Dallas County Master Gardeners and learn about orchids! Whether you're a season plant enthusiast or picking up this new hobby, come and learn more from local experts. 

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about the different phases of the moon using everyone's favorite treat, Oreos! We will learn about why the moon seems to get smaller and larger, and make our own moons of different sizes. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

DIY Snow Globe

11:00am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Be the master of your own world!

 

Build your very own snow globe and watch winter (or a surprise glitter storm) wash over your world in a globe. Craft supplies will be provided.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Patent & Trademark 101 Workshop

11:00am - 12:30pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you need help with patenting your great idea? Are you tripped up with a particular step with your application? Are you confused where to start in researching your patent and trademark? Do you want help with better protecting your invention?

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallas Zoo has selected the Dallas West Branch Library to receive an exclusive Animal Adventures Outreach program as part of their Community Impact programming.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Watercolor Painting Class

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on Saturday, January 14th from noon -2:00pm for a MLK celebration!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Soap Making Class

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults, start the New Year on a clean slate.

Visit the Skyline branch Saturday, January 14th from 12:30 -1:30pm for our soap making classes! Learn how to melt and pour your own soap designs with added natural scents and softness.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Knitting Club

12:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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: 4
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Papel Picado Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for a crafty Saturday afternoon?
Bring the family and work with local artist Sal Barron who will lead a workshop for aspiring artists!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Genealogy

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family history, this program will help you know how to get started.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art is for Everyone!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month.  This month's adventure will be Journals!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crochet Coven

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

 Want to start a new hobby this new year? Come and join Mountain Creeks' Crochet Coven. During this detailed 6-week series we will be learning how to make a Granny Square Drawstring Bag from start to finish.

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

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

Cold weather and movie days go hand in hand, so come watch some of the flicks we'll be showing this winter season every Saturday here at the library! 

Movies/times/location subject to change:
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Iron Man 2 at DPL

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's time for another Superhero Movie at the North Oak Cliff Library!

This month: Iron Man 2

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Find your artistic voice by joining educators and artists from the Dallas Museum of Art to explore techniques, be inspired by amazing works of art and artists, and to level up your skills to expand your creativity toolkit!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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: 3
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Please come to the Vickery Park Branch every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Kindness Rainbow

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kindness makes the world go around!  This cute Kindness Rainbow can be hung up and displayed as a reminder to appreciate kindness.

All materials provided while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

MLK Speech Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, we will be screening a series of speeches from Martin Luther King in full. Each day of the series will feature a different selected speech. Registration is not required.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Native Bugs of Texas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn about common bugs found in North Texas!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Light stretching with a sound bowl session along with conducted meditation, followed by guided journal prompts with an optional group sharing assembly.

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

Every other Saturday gather at the library with your family for a movie showtime presented in Spanish! Everyone is welcome!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Winter DIY: Scented Candles

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this warm DIY program, we will be making two candles each. There will be an assortment of scents to mix and match to make the perfect wintery candles just for you, or as a gift! 

Join us for a cozy, fun time! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn about fiber arts and hand construction of fabric narratives. Make a small art quilt made with fabric, thread, yarn, beads, glue and other embellishments. Be inspired by the imagery of individual memoirs and freestyle designs. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join people from SUDIE TAG for a free application pop-up party.

SUDIE TAG is a FREE DISD school available to any Dallas student who qualifies.

Get help with the application process.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Teen Lounge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Teens Only! 

During this time the classroom will be a teen-only zone. We have games and snacks as well as other activities. 

Reservation

Friendship Force of Dallas

2:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Friendship Force of Dallas is chartered by Friendship Force International for the purpose of
promoting the Friendship Force mission in a local community or region by organizing groups to

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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: 0
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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Central Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Wendisaurus Saturday! Pokémon VIOLET

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is an 'Em All? And how do you catch one?
Let's play something new!
Tune in on Twitch to watch Wendi sumble through the new Paldea region as she builds her team of Pokémon based almost entirely on how cute they are.