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

Reading Ready Pickup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 52
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Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing.

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.

Black Panther Story Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Superheroes unite! Listen to daring tales read aloud by the one and only, Black Panther! Young superheroes will learn secret moves and sing songs about the heroes of old. 

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

Not Playing it Straight: Queer Gamers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Gaming culture has gone through evolutions and devolution since Pong first hit the box screen. But one thing that hasn't seemed to change is the homophobic and anti-female experience that video game culture tends to exude.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chat with Author Suyi Davies Okungbowa

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library is excited to welcome author Suyi Davies Okungbowa as a special guest for this year's FanCentral event. Mr. Suyi Okungbowa will chat with a librarian about his books and writing process. 

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 Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

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

Beyond Black and White: LatinX Representation in Comics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

With characters like Miles Morales (Spiderman) and Jaime Reyes (Blue Beetle), the Latinx influence in comics are growing, but what about behind the scenes?

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 String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chat with Author Martha Wells

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library is excited to announce that award-winning author and Texas native, Martha Wells, will join FanCentral for a special chat about books, books, and more books! 

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

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting with the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 1
Event Details:

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.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

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

Aeon K-Pop Dance Workshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Love K-Pop? Ever wondered if you could do the same dance moves as J-Hope of BTS or Lisa of Blackpink? Well here's your change to become an Idol Trainee!

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.

Video Game Developer Panel

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Gaming is one of the biggest and most expansive industries in the world today, and interest in careers in gaming is always growing. For another special FanCentral event, we'll be chatting with some of the folks that make it all happen!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

After Party: Buzzed on Fandoms

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

And that's a wrap!