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Craft Saturdays

Saturday, November 16, 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 ...

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.

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Craft Saturdays

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C 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 ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
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.

MOVEMENT Saturday

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!

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Family Movie Day: "Encanto"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A family movie all about family. As we get ready to gather with family this holiday season, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism.  You will have a chance to...

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

A family movie all about family. As we get ready to gather with family this holiday season, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism. 

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Kid's Painting Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along...

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

Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along the way. 

A variety of yarn displayed.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado. Es la oportunid...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

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African American Genealogical Interest Group

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African American community. Learn about different sources used in...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Strings Class

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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!

Sci-fi After Dark: A Fallout-Themed Geek Night at The Library

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

WOW! Attention Vault Dwellers, prepare yourselves for an epic journey into the post-apocalyptic world of tomorrow!  Test your wits and survival skills in a thrilling Puzzle...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

WOW! Attention Vault Dwellers, prepare yourselves for an epic journey into the post-apocalyptic world of tomorrow! 

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Monsters Club

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join famous monster hunter Van Helising on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, dragons, witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it c...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join famous monster hunter Van Helising on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, dragons, witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found, and most importantly, how to defeat it.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - 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. 

Career Launch Pad

Monday, November 18, 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 Class

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Memory cafe

Preston Hollow Memory Café

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café, a meeting place for people with dementia and their caregivers. The memory café is a comfortable, welcoming space for shared social i...

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

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café, a meeting place for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Senior Social Hour

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get competitive and play a range of dominoes, cards and board games with other local seniors        

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Get competitive and play a range of dominoes, cards and board games with other local seniors

 

 

 

 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, November 18, 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. 

Yoga for Kids

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently! Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start ...

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

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently!

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start exploring all the wonderful things yoga can do!

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Hora de Cuentos

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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Chess Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Monday, November 18, 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.

 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED en español

Monday, November 18, 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.