Creative Writing Club

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Preschool Prom

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Wear your finest garments and have a ball at Audelia Road's Preschool Prom! Dance on our bubble wrap dance floor, listen to some tunes, and take your child's first prom photo! Take part in a craft and play a few games while you're at it!

Story Hour with Tiffany Haddish

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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Enjoy a special children's story hour with guest storyteller, Tiffany Haddish!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
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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

Future Stallions Bilingual Read and Play

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 99
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Join on Saturday for special hour of read and play! Stories and songs will be performed in both English and Spanish! 

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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On the second Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

Eclipse Craft: 3D Solar System Model

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse by creating your very own 3D Solar System Model! Get more familiar with your planets in the science-themed craft.

Guided Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Courtyard
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Life is busy and overwhelming.

The stress of day-to-day life builds and grows within us.

Search vs. Research - Dallas Genealogical Society

11:00am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Genealogical Society board member Barbara Coakley, will be this month's featured speaker, presenting on search vs. research. Searching is just one step in the research process.

Watercolor Lanterns for Seniors

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Create your own watercolor lantern. This is a true DIY project. You can make it multicolored or stay within a specific hue of your choice. Show off your own unique style. 

Audelia Road Library Friends Book Sale

11:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The Audelia Road Library Friends are holding their long-awaited Book Sale!

Buy a bag from the Audelia Road Library Friends for $20 and fill it with books at no additional cost!*

Eclipse Crafts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Discover the fascinating world of eclipses in a fun and creative way! This special library program is designed for school-age kids who are curious about the upcoming eclipse.

Heard Museum: GeoGlobe!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The Earth isn’t the only planet keeping our sun company!

Scent Craft: Creating Sachets

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Dive into the world of Scent Craft,

Young Artists: Drawing Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Are you new to drawing and sketching? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?

Poetry Slam

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the art of poetry at our Poetry Slam event! Engage in various creative stations where you can craft black-out poetry, haikus, and more. If you prefer, you can also read and share famous poems from our collection.

Frontiers of Flight Museum: Sun, Earth, & Moon System

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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
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Daily and seasonal patterns and changes in our sky are explained as students observe the Sun, Earth, and Moon system from different perspectives.

Basket Weaving Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Discover the therapeutic art of basket weaving with our guided adult program. Unwind, create beautiful baskets, and connect with a like-minded community while mastering this age-old craft.

Abstract Painting Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about abstract painting and make your own abstract acrylic painting with us! This art workshop is led by local sculptor and artist Jessica Bell.

BYOI (Bring Your Own Items) Family Tie Dye Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 36
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Get ready to splash, swirl, and create your very own tie-dye masterpiece at our BYOI (Bring Your Own Item) Tie-Dye Workshop!

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

 

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Painting with the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 57
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You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

Timberglen Writers Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

Saturday Game Days

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 4
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It's adventure time!

Container Gardening

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Which Texas plants make good roommates and which hog the bed?

Learn from our expert from Dallas County Master Gardeners!

Cancelled

Gameday!

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, Gameday! will consist of our board games, card games, and life-size floor games, for families and friends to enjoy together.  

Books & Brews- Maid

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 61
Event Details:

This is an event for people over the age of 21 and registration is encouraged!

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Stephanie Land's Maid. Here is an Amazon Summary: 

Cancelled

Doc Grimes Magic Show (Doc Grimes show de magia-Bilingue)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Courtyard
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 25th @ 2:00 PM. 
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Eclipse Craft: Galaxy Slime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse by creating your very own galaxy-themed slime!

Solar Eclipse Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dive into the wonders of the cosmos with our Solar Eclipse Crafts program! Discover the science behind solar eclipses and celestial phenomena while unleashing your creativity.

Kid's Painting Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along the way. 

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

Shelf-Care Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Shelf-Care is a book club for people who want to read about building good habits, overcoming obstacles, and reaching self-actualization. Fiction and non-fiction books will be chosen monthly.