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Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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 Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the b...

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 Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes singing ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

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

Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmarks - CenterPark at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Get into the spirit of the fall season with special storytimes in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch. Bookmarks staff will present a collection of autumn or Halloween themed stories and s...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - CenterPark
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get into the spirit of the fall season with special storytimes in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Tutor

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Halloween Portraits

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult
Event Details:

Memorialize your Halloween costumes this year with a Halloween Portrait!! Families, individuals, or friend groups can sign up for a 10 minute photo shoot in front of a white backd...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Memorialize your Halloween costumes this year with a Halloween Portrait!!
Families, individuals, or friend groups can sign up for a 10 minute photo shoot in front of a white backdrop.

Participants are encouraged to bring props!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The SEWcial Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome! Bring your own supplies ...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meditation at the Library

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will have a meditation session for those interested in learning to relax, breathe, and focus. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We will have a meditation session for those interested in learning to relax, breathe, and focus. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Coloring Session

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Coloring is shown to have excellent therapeutic benefits. Leave the world behind for a little "me time." Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming art...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Coloring is shown to have excellent therapeutic benefits. Leave the world behind for a little "me time." Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming artistic practice.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Halloween at Forest Green

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone’s favorite spooky holiday early at the Forest Green Branch Library with a host of activities themed around All Hallow’s Eve:  Decorate the jack-o-l...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone’s favorite spooky holiday early at the Forest Green Branch Library with a host of activities themed around All Hallow’s Eve: 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Haunted House Craft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and build your very own mini haunted house. This hands-on activity is perfect for Halloween lovers who enjoy crafting. Don’t want to be spooky? Then deco...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and build your very own mini haunted house. This hands-on activity is perfect for Halloween lovers who enjoy crafting.

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

Haunting of Hampton!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Come get scared at our scary house! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Come get scared at our scary house! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
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 "Family" group.

Ghoul Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun at the Ghoul Bash! Try your luck and have fun at our different stations and games. And stick around for our "Pumpkin Hunt!" So much fun...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun at the Ghoul Bash!

Try your luck and have fun at our different stations and games. And stick around for our "Pumpkin Hunt!"

So much fun, you won't want to miss it!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mapping Genealogy

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline - Computer Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pumpkin Painting Palooza

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Paint your own pumpkin! Decorate some as a family to display for the holidays or decorate individually. All supplies will be provided. There is are limited pumpkins, so first co...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Paint your own pumpkin! Decorate some as a family to display for the holidays or decorate individually.

All supplies will be provided. There is are limited pumpkins, so first come first served.

Free and open to all.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
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.

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!   If you'd like to volunteer:   Here is the set up event: https:...

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

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!

 

If you'd like to volunteer:

 

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

Movie & Craft for kids

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Prepare for double the fun at Craft & Flick: Kids' Movie Crafting! Join us for an exciting afternoon where creativity meets entertainment. As we watch a delightful movie togeth...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prepare for double the fun at Craft & Flick: Kids' Movie Crafting! Join us for an exciting afternoon where creativity meets entertainment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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