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Family Fun Night: Wii Sports

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Have an exhilarating evening of fun and friendly competition in honor of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with "Family Night: Wii Sports"! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have an exhilarating evening of fun and friendly competition in honor of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with "Family Night: Wii Sports"!

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online Programs
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Oak Street Health info

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Oak street Health is coming to the Lancaster-Kiest branch of the Dallas Public Library to inform Seniors about health and wellness.  They will also provide information to assi...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Oak street Health is coming to the Lancaster-Kiest branch of the Dallas Public Library to inform Seniors about health and wellness.  They will also provide information to assist seniors in navigating the complexities of the health care system

Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. D...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx....

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PROGRAM FREEZE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST **STORYTIMES WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER** Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. H...

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

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO
PROGRAM FREEZE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST

**STORYTIMES WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER**

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read.

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West 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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
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. 

English Language Class cover graphic featuring a student raising their hand and being called on

English Language Learning

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 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 - Classroom 2
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. 

Play With Me

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parentin...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

Cardboard Project

Cardboard Project

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Dallas West - Study Room 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Digital Skills classes 

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Digital Skills classes 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Toddler Craft Cover Graphic

Toddler Craft - Faux Stained Glass

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!   Tissue paper and contact paper come together to create this faux s...

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

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

 

Tissue paper and contact paper come together to create this faux stained glass designed by you!

 

Storytime

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime! Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Sugges...

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

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

tech help

Computer Tutor

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

snack time

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

 

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

Thursday, August 1, 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.

Educational Opportunity Center - Assistance with applying to college, financial aid, and more!

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, and more. Speak with specialists that provide counseling and ap...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, and more.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. Dis...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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Knitflix and Chill: Open Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Study Room at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

All programs will be taking a break for August. We will resume meeting in September!

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

All programs will be taking a break for August. We will resume meeting in September!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possi...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under.  Meals from Educational PV  are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C

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Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Summer Lunch

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Summer Feeding Program

Skyline - Classroom
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Summer Feeding Program

Summer Lunch

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up 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 Pr...

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:

Fuel up 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.