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Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing Table Top RPG gaming series at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, November 23, 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 Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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Toddler Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

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

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A 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 - Study Room A
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 class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 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 1
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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Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the b...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Fall Wreath Creations

Fall Wreath Creations

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Creating your own fall wreath is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the autumn season! All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring as many perso...

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

Creating your own fall wreath is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the autumn season! All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring as many personal elements as you wish.

music for preschoolers

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes singing ...

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

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

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Computer Tutor

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

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

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Decorative Birdhouse Painting

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Show off your creative side in this birdhouse painting workshop! Each participant will get to paint and take home their own bird house. A quaint addition to either inside, outside,...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Show off your creative side in this birdhouse painting workshop! Each participant will get to paint and take home their own bird house. A quaint addition to either inside, outside, or wherever you desire to display your work of art!

Paint by Stickers

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Just like paint-by-numbers, you can create your own art using stickers!  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. 

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

Just like paint-by-numbers, you can create your own art using stickers! 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. 

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie 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.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - 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. 

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Adult Coloring Session

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Coloring is shown to have excellent therapeutic benefits. Leave the world behind for a little "me time." Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming art...

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

Coloring is shown to have excellent therapeutic benefits. Leave the world behind for a little "me time." Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming artistic practice.

Ornaments

Holiday Ornaments Craft

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have yourself a crafty little holiday with these ornaments! These ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for your holiday creativity. Use paint, markers, and other embellishments t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Have yourself a crafty little holiday with these ornaments! These ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for your holiday creativity. Use paint, markers, and other embellishments to create your perfect ornament!

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A 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 - Study Room A
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. 

Guitar Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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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Peaceful Paper Crafts: Origami

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unwind and explore the art of origami. Learn about the fascinating history of origami while mastering the delicate art of folding paper into beautiful animals and boxes. Whether ne...

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:

Unwind and explore the art of origami. Learn about the fascinating history of origami while mastering the delicate art of folding paper into beautiful animals and boxes.

Day of Thanks

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This heartwarming and interactive program invites families to come together to express their gratitude with engaging games and creative crafts. Its a perfect opportunity to celebra...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This heartwarming and interactive program invites families to come together to express their gratitude with engaging games and creative crafts. Its a perfect opportunity to celebrate the spirit of thankfulness while creating lasting memories.

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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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Be Your Own Artist: Calligraphy Cards

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The holiday season has just begun and you know what that means- holiday cards! In this month's iteration of our Be Your Own Artist Series we will be creating handmade calligraph...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The holiday season has just begun and you know what that means- holiday cards!

In this month's iteration of our Be Your Own Artist Series we will be creating handmade calligraphy cards!

Coffee with Friends Social

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new. Our cozy g...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, November 23, 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.

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Family Fun Saturday: Painting Without a Brush

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush! We will provide unc...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!