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Folklorico Dancers

Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating rhythms and vibrant traditions of Tejano culture! Your library is thrilled to present a special performance by Alma y Corazón Tejano Bal...

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

Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating rhythms and vibrant traditions of Tejano culture!

Hula Dancers

Hula Harmony: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Grace Hula Dance Company invites you to immerse yourself in a mesmerizing cultural experience during Hula Harmony, a dynamic performance showcasing the beauty and grace of Hula — a...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Grace Hula Dance Company invites you to immerse yourself in a mesmerizing cultural experience during Hula Harmony, a dynamic performance showcasing the beauty and grace of Hula — a traditional dance and storytelling art f

wellness

Mother's Day Meditation and Relaxation Session

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mother's Day Meditation and Relaxation session invites moms to come out and join in on a guided meditation to promote relaxation and wellness for moms. Please bring your own yoga m...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Mother's Day Meditation and Relaxation session invites moms to come out and join in on a guided meditation to promote relaxation and wellness for moms. Please bring your own yoga mat for the session. 

Creative Coloring

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

An afternoon of coloring and conversation.  Coloring provides relaxation for all ages, not just children. The creative act of coloring can reduce stress, spark creativity, ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

An afternoon of coloring and conversation. 

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, May 11, 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.

El Centro Toastmasters Club Meeting

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a cl...

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

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

Gift a Windchime for Mother's Day

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a windchime for the maternal figure in your life to celebrate Mother's Day. Materials limited to the first 15 participants. 

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

Create a windchime for the maternal figure in your life to celebrate Mother's Day. Materials limited to the first 15 participants. 

Play & Grow Fair

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

DIY Time!

Self Watering Planter Craft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

On Saturday, May 11th from 1pm to 3pm make your own DIY planter out of upcycled material here on the 5th floor of the Central Library!   Registration required, supplies ...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

On Saturday, May 11th from 1pm to 3pm make your own DIY planter out of upcycled material here on the 5th floor of the Central Library!

 

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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, Adult
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Three book covers with authors' head shots: Jenani Tzhone, Jamie Ofelia, Anne Worth. Text: "Local children's author spotlight. Lochwood Branch Library, Saturday, May 11, 1 to 3:30 p.m."

Local Children's Author Spotlight

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Did you know we have published children's authors right here in our neighborhood?  Bring the whole family to meet local children's authors including Anne Worth ("Tessie's T...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Did you know we have published children's authors right here in our neighborhood? 

Central Chess Club

Central Chess Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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 6-11), Teen, Adult
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 6-11), Teen, Adult
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 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Lace being made on tools

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (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 - Auditorium (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.

Adult Pressed Flower Art

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Brighten up your space by decorating your own jar lanterns .

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Brighten up your space by decorating your own jar lanterns .
photos of families

Spring Family Portrait Day

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A photographer with portrait equipment will take quality family photos at the library! You will take home one print copy and the rest will be emailed to you, all at no cost. ...

Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

A photographer with portrait equipment will take quality family photos at the library!

You will take home one print copy and the rest will be emailed to you, all at no cost.

Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
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 - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
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.

Craft Saturdays Cover Graphic

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?  Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame. We will provide supplies; if there's a ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Crafternoon: Celebrate with Rhythmic Drums

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!     Craft your own Chinese Rattle Drum using paper plates in honor of Asian Ameri...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Crochet

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet! Beginners and experts are welcome! We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners. Participants sh...

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

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

storytime

Developmental Storytime: Mother's Day

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

In this special Mother's Day storytime event, we will read books, learn dances and movements, and complete a craft. This program is designed to develop your child's fine and gross ...

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

In this special Mother's Day storytime event, we will read books, learn dances and movements, and complete a craft. This program is designed to develop your child's fine and gross motor skills, coordination, facial expression, and attention.

Hawaiian Ribbon Lei

Hula Harmony: A Hawaiian Ribbon Lei Tutorial

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience the beauty and culture of Hawaii! In collaboration with the Hula Harmony performance at 1 p.m. on May 11, we invite you to dive into the art of crafting ribbon ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Experience the beauty and culture of Hawaii!

concert

Mother's day Concert!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Samuell High School will be providing a free Mother's day concert for the community. Everyone is welcome! Samuell High School ofrecerá un concierto gratuito celebrando el día de...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Samuell High School will be providing a free Mother's day concert for the community. Everyone is welcome!

Samuell High School ofrecerá un concierto gratuito celebrando el día de la madre para la comunidad. ¡Todo el mundo es bienvenido!