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One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

A close up of an older woman’s hands crocheting multicolored yarn. The woman’s sleeves are red crocheted fabric, and her torso is covered by a white sweater.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting ev...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.

Sweet Sounds: Guitar Class

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Senior Art Day (Bilingual) -Día del arte para personas mayores

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to Senior Art Day, where creativity knows no bounds and imagination runs wild! Join us for artistic exploration and unplugging time. From crafts, painting and drawing to co...

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

Welcome to Senior Art Day, where creativity knows no bounds and imagination runs wild! Join us for artistic exploration and unplugging time. From crafts, painting and drawing to coloring, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Crafternoon: Desert-Inspired Crafts

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embark on a prickly crafting journey where participants can explore the beauty and resilience of desert plants by crafting their very own adorable cactus decorations! This engaging...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on a prickly crafting journey where participants can explore the beauty and resilience of desert plants by crafting their very own adorable cactus decorations!

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Afterschool Snacks

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
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.

Crafty Kids: Lele Dolls

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafty Kids is where creativity meets discovery! Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environm...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafty Kids is where creativity meets discovery! Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. This week, we will be crafting paper Lele Dolls.

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Mini Zumba

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The week is over, let's get the wiggles out as we gear up for the weekend! Grab the kiddos and get in a little movement, a little yoga, and a little Zumba - all kid friendly. ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The week is over, let's get the wiggles out as we gear up for the weekend! Grab the kiddos and get in a little movement, a little yoga, and a little Zumba - all kid friendly. 

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Preschool Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music! Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Señorita Doll Craft/ Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Create your very own doll! Participants will learn about Mexican traditions, costumes, and symbolism while engaging in hands-on crafting to create their own unique Señorita doll...

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

Create your very own doll!

Participants will learn about Mexican traditions, costumes, and symbolism while engaging in hands-on crafting to create their own unique Señorita dolls. 

¡Crea tu propia muñeca!

STEM Lab

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.   

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 

 

Music Class

Sweet Sounds: Violin Class

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Anime

Anime Club

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you love watching anime and reading manga, then come to Lancaster-Kiest to watch read and discuss anime and manga! Image by https://collider.com/popular-anime-series/

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love watching anime and reading manga, then come to Lancaster-Kiest to watch read and discuss anime and manga!

Image by https://collider.com/popular-anime-series/

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

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.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient For more information about t...

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

Hispanic Heritage Month-Scavenger Hunt for Adults

09/21/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/26/2024 @ 4:00pm
Bachman Lake - In Library at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by embarking on an exciting scavenger hunt of important figures in Hispanic culture. Explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the ...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by embarking on an exciting scavenger hunt of important figures in Hispanic culture. Explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures!

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quier...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

music for preschoolers

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

On the third Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes singing dancing use of rh...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

On the third Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

Book

Addictive Books at Union: In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn.

This month's read: In The Drea

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help...

Required
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 help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

Saturday Stitchery

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect ...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

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Creative Writing Club

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you s...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!