This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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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

 

 

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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

Computer Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
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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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 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.

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Play With Me

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room 8 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic 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.

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

AARP Free Tax Help

10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

 

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

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

CitySquare Health Navigators will be at the Vickery Park Branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays to offer free same-day application assistance or at a later date with a scheduled appointment.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
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.  

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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

 

 

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
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

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

Tinker Tuesday

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Tinker Tuesday is a creative, maker-style, self-guided program for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups taking place once per month.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
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.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:45am
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Alphabet Animals

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Child Care Group will be providing a bilingual (English/Spanish) reading program where they will read aloud and sing to children between the ages 0-6. Free books will be provided! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

11:00am - 3:00pm
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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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

FREE Tax Aid

11:00am - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Help is first come, first served. 

469.490.2144

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Community Tax Centers, A program of Foundation Communities

 

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

FREE Tax Aide

11:00am - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

IRS Certified Preparers are here to help you with current and prior year’s federal tax returns; Amendments to previously filed tax returns; IRS letter queries; ITIN applications and renewals; Tax returns for Foreign Students & Non-Residents.&n

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Community Tax Centers, A program of Foundation Communities

 

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Basics: Internet Safety

11:30am - 12:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Computer Basics will be on the 6th floor of the Central Library every Tuesday starting January 23rd from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED en español

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

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

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

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.
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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: 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 "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launch Pad

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

 

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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.

Beginning Guitar 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: 14
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Conference Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Join us for this fun and casual class to practice speaking English in a group setting.

Registration is not required. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged.

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Wits

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

1-on-1 Computer Help

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Reservation

SBC - Conference ROom

2:45pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room (5th Floor)
Purpose of Meeting

sbc

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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
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.

 

 

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.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

 

You must register with the staff for a spot. 

This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" 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 - In Library
Age Group: 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 Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
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.

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

New Year, New Programs!

Afterschool every Tuesday we will have a fun, simple craft for all ages.  Unwind and relax and let your creative juices flow!

This week we will be making Mardi Gras Masks!

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

DIY Make and Take

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

 

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

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

Afterschool Snacks

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Guitar

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

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

Basic Computer Help

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Do you need help learning how to operate a computer? Join us! This will be a guided help session for adults and seniors.

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.

Journey to Jules Verne

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Jules Verne is famous for his pioneering Science-Fiction novels. Come learn more about his works and create your own squid from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

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

Moving Heart Valentine

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to infuse your creative spirit with color and movement! Join us for an engaging and interactive program where we'll craft a mesmerizing masterpiece.

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

The Bandan Koro Experience

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Bandan Koro's Dance performances feature a high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song and dance choreography while sharing history and cultural context.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Game Day

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Test your mettle on the Sony PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, or kick back and watch along!

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" 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: 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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tomorrow is Valentine's day! If you're still looking for a gift look no further! Make and take home your very own cupcake ornament! All materials will be supplied!

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

Cupid's Bow and Arrow

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's day and use use your engineering skills to create a cupid's bow then build a standing heart made of legos to test your accuracy in this week's afterschool activity!

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

Girls Who Code

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Learn to code and have fun doing it! Meet other girls interested in computer science and work together on larger coding projects. Bring your own laptop if you'd like, but we have computers available to use.

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

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to infuse your creative spirit with color and movement! Join us for an engaging and interactive program where we'll craft a mesmerizing masterpiece.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scentimental Wax Melts

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Celebrate valentine's day by making a scentimental wax melt for you or a loved one. All supplies provided! Register to secure your spot.

 

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

Valentine's Spa Craft Date Night!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Gather at Skyline for a Valentine's spa craft date night with your significant other or even your group of friends. You'll be guided in a DIY craft night in creating your own bath bombs, which all supplies will be provided for at the program.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Galentine's Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Celebrate and show love to the women who make up your support system!

We'll be crafting thank you cards and pipe cleaner flower bouquets!

All materials are available while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Lego Day

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let’s build together!

Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills.

Lego's will be provided!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to infuse your creative spirit with color and movement! Join us for an engaging and interactive program where we'll craft a mesmerizing masterpiece.

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

Acting Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED en español

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Step into a world of romance and creativity as we host an exclusive "Sweetheart Soiree: Valentine Fake Cakes". This is a unique adult-only event that combines the charm of Valentine's Day with the joy of artistic expression.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Class at White Rock Hills

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

¡Hola!

Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Step into a world of color and calm at our Silent Adult Coloring Night with Music! Dive into a realm of relaxation as you unleash your creativity onto the page with vibrant hues.