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Family Movie Night: 'Encanto'

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the first Thursday of each month for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the first Thursday of each month for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Skyline Cinema Presents: Dial M for Murder (1954)  Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can ge...

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

Skyline Cinema Presents: Dial M for Murder (1954) 

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Beginners Tarot Logo

Beginner's Tarot

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fascinated by Tarot but don't know where to start? Dez Johnson local artist and tarot reader will take you through a crash course on how to read tarot for yourself and others. ...

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

Fascinated by Tarot but don't know where to start? Dez Johnson local artist and tarot reader will take you through a crash course on how to read tarot for yourself and others. 

spell book

DIY Spell Books

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create Halloween home decor by upcycling old books into a spooky spell book.  Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create Halloween home decor by upcycling old books into a spooky spell book. 

Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Frida Kahlo Self Portrait

Faces of Frida Kahlo Paper Craft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program honoring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo! Discover the life and legacy of this pioneering woman in the art world as you cr...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program honoring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo!

Book Cover of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

General Book Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read? Would you like to read more but just don’t know where to start...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Mug

Mug Decorating

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get creative and decorate a mug with us! All supplies will be provided. After you've painted your mug, you'll be able to coat it in a dishwasher safe sealant so you can wash an...

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

Get creative and decorate a mug with us!
All supplies will be provided.

After you've painted your mug, you'll be able to coat it in a dishwasher safe sealant so you can wash and reuse your mug again and again. 

tiny crochet pumpkin

Beginner Crochet Class II

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you! All materials provided. Please note, this...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you!

All materials provided. Please note, this class is for adults only. Please RSVP on this page.

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & 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. 

evil eye

Evil Eye Ojo Bracelet Making

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unlock your creativity and ward off bad vibes with an exciting bracelet-making session to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Dive into the rich tradition of the "ojo" or evil eye, ...

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

Unlock your creativity and ward off bad vibes with an exciting bracelet-making session to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you thinking about buying a house but don't know where to start? Learn what you need to know from experienced realtors as they explain the process of becoming a homeowner. Even...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you thinking about buying a house but don't know where to start? Learn what you need to know from experienced realtors as they explain the process of becoming a homeowner. Event highlights include

- The Home Buying Process

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

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

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
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. 

Hand Sewing 101

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly p...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Registration Required.

A large, empty corridor with stone walls and floor. There is a staircase leading up and out in the back of the picture.

Questscape

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Attention all adventurers, puzzle enthusiasts, and lovers of immersive storytelling! Prepare to journey into a realm of mystery, intrigue, and excitement with Questscape, our brand...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attention all adventurers, puzzle enthusiasts, and lovers of immersive storytelling! Prepare to journey into a realm of mystery, intrigue, and excitement with Questscape, our brand-new tabletop RPG escape room series!

Readers to Leaders class

Adult Reading Classes (Family Reading Cohort)

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch. Si está interesado, llame 945-766-0804 o completar el formulario de inscri...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.

Learn to Write Poetry

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn about collage poems and create your own. Beginners welcome. All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.

Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn about collage poems and create your own. Beginners welcome.

All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.

picture of paper mache pumpkins

Pumpkin Craft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come and paint your own paper mache pumpkin to take home this fall! All pumpkins are made with upcycled materials.      

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

Come and paint your own paper mache pumpkin to take home this fall!

All pumpkins are made with upcycled materials.

 

 

 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.