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(Em)powerment Pop-Up

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance. Both Dallas based nonprofits focus on bridging...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

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Crochet for a Cause

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community. Participants will be transforming ordinary plastic grocery bags into durable and weather-resistant...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

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Senior Canvas Painting

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas. image courtesy of adobe

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas.

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computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

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American Mahjong

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

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

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

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Knitting and Crochet Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off ...

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

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

English class

English Language Learning

Wednesday, November 27, 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. 

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English Language Learning - Intermediate

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!  Clases gratis ...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

GED Class

GED en español

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identific...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
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!

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Mahjong Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mah...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Movie of the Week

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Clases gratuitas de preparación para la ciudadanía. Todos son bienvenidos. No se requiere tarjeta de biblioteca ni identificación. Regístrese en persona durante la clase. Esta...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Clases gratuitas de preparación para la ciudadanía. Todos son bienvenidos. No se requiere tarjeta de biblioteca ni identificación. Regístrese en persona durante la clase. Esta clase va a estar dictada en español.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills 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.   

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - 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. 

 

Career Launch Pad

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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 - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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Career Launchpad

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lochwood - Computer Area at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring you technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.  To register for an appoint...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring you technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. 

Fall Festivities Minecraft Program presented by TD3 Innovative Gaming

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

In celebration of Autumn we will be hosting TD3 Innovative Gaming to lead us in some Fall themed Minecraft activities. Activities will include a virtual Pumpkin Patch Hunt, Scarecr...

Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In celebration of Autumn we will be hosting TD3 Innovative Gaming to lead us in some Fall themed Minecraft activities.

Computer Assistance

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Prism Health North Texas

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Lobby at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Advancing the health of North Texas through education, research, prevention, and personalized integrated HIV care.

Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Advancing the health of North Texas through education, research, prevention, and personalized integrated HIV care.

TX Workforce Commission

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Hills - Exhibit Space at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benef...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Computer Area at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

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

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: 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.