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Job Skills Class

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Event DetailsThis Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.Course Highlights:Res...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Event Details

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 biblio...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 

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Sew Much Fun with Jill -DIY Cloth Patches for Women's History Month

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity, flair, and a little bit of stitching! In this hands-on DIY workshop, participants will design and craft custom cloth patches honori...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity, flair, and a little bit of stitching!

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Español, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

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

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 biblio...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
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Basket Weaving

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Expand your crafting repertoire with us as we learn how to weave our own baskets! Registration is required for this event as the supplies are limited. Please register below or...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Expand your crafting repertoire with us as we learn how to weave our own baskets! 

Registration is required for this event as the supplies are limited. Please register below or call us at 214-670-6421!

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Family Fun Saturday: DIY Gumball Machines

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!Transform plant pots and goldfish bowls into cute, though non-functional, gumball machines!Sponsored by the Lochwood B...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Transform plant pots and goldfish bowls into cute, though non-functional, gumball machines!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

 

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Saturday Movies

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Central Chess Club

Central Chess Club

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.Explore your creative side, make new friends and learn a new yarn...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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.

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Celtic Fair

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Design and construct Celtic knots and shape a Tam o' shanter, while participating in the Sheaf toss and Welly toss to earn your green surprise. All supplies provided; no exper...

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

Design and construct Celtic knots and shape a Tam o' shanter, while participating in the Sheaf toss and Welly toss to earn your green surprise. 

All supplies provided; no experience required.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.We will provide supplies; if the...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Crafternoon: Colorful Tissue Paper Trees

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Celebrate all the colors of springtime by crafting a beautiful tissue paper tree. As trees start to bloom this spring, capture their bright blossoms with this creative seasonal cra...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate all the colors of springtime by crafting a beautiful tissue paper tree. As trees start to bloom this spring, capture their bright blossoms with this creative seasonal craft. 

Kid's Zumba

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Nostalgia Book Club

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader. Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different. This is the book...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader. Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different.

Over the Rainbow Meet Up

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month meet-up for LGBTQIA+ seniors.  Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light craf...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month meet-up for LGBTQIA+ seniors.  Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light crafts such as letter writing or card making.

King of Diamonds

Into the Archives with Rena Pederson, Author of King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Author Rena Pederson will speak about her book "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief." In the 1950s and ’60s, a mysterious jewel thief robbed doz...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Author Rena Pederson will speak about her book "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief." 

Book Club

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

This month's selection will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's selection will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Trinket Swap and Craft Day

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Calling all trinket lovers! Do you have too many trinkets and want to trade or revamp your collection? Meet up with fellow trinket enthusiast to swap or trade.  All trinkets a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all trinket lovers! Do you have too many trinkets and want to trade or revamp your collection? Meet up with fellow trinket enthusiast to swap or trade.  All trinkets are welcome!

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Crafternoons

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week. On Freestyle Art days you will be given a bunch of supplies and a theme as inspiration. You can create som...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week. On Freestyle Art days you will be given a bunch of supplies and a theme as inspiration.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Motoi Takeda, violin and Fenia Chang, Piano

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its life a...

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

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by violinist Ivo Ivanov and pianist Leslie Spotz.

Poet Laureate - Office Hours

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

The Dallas Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert's Winter office hours.Please register here for a half-hour or full-hour session with Dr. Gabbert. When registering, please add in the comments...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The Dallas Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert's Winter office hours.

Please register here for a half-hour or full-hour session with Dr. Gabbert. When registering, please add in the comments which session length you would prefer.