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Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Tai Chi offers a gentle yet powerful practice that enhances physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance, making it an ideal form of ...

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

Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Tai Chi offers a gentle yet powerful practice that enhances physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance, making it an ideal form of exercise for seniors of all abilities.

English class

English Language Learning

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green 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: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal 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. 

adult learning

English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase F...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A at Polk-Wisdom Branch
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: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A
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. 

 

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A
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.

Coffee Cup with uno cards, puzzle, and marker clip art

Café with Amigos Senior Social- Coffee with Friends Social (Bilingual)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Tuesday, September 24, 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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Career Launch Pad

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library 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 - In Library
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.

One on One with Devin- Computer Assistance

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

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English Conversation / Ingles Conversación

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group! ¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

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English Conversation / Ingles Conversación

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group! ¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Dallas County Aging & Disability Resource Center, Metrocare Services

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Lobby 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.   Dallas County Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide information on resources and referrals for ind...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.

 

Free Tax Aid

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1 at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.  IRS Certified Preparers are ...

Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance. 

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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 C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

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Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga energí...

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 afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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 C...

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

Refuel afterschool 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.

national service dog month

All About Dogs!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Craft Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

September is National Service Dog month! Today, we will make a fun doggie craft, and learn about how to all the different cool jobs dogs can do. 

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Craft Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

September is National Service Dog month! Today, we will make a fun doggie craft, and learn about how to all the different cool jobs dogs can do. 

Crafternoon Graphic

Crafternoon: DIY Taíno Rock Carvings

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will learn about different arts from various Hispanic countries. Taíno petroglyphs are carvings or etchings on rocks of ancient symbols ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will learn about different arts from various Hispanic countries.

Kids Karaoke

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We bring the tunes and microphones while you supply the vocals at Kids Karaoke! From your favorite disney tunes to your favorite pop songs, sing them all and have a blast at karaok...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

We bring the tunes and microphones while you supply the vocals at Kids Karaoke! From your favorite disney tunes to your favorite pop songs, sing them all and have a blast at karaoke!

STEAM: Shoebox Foosball Table

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM activity! Participants will use various components such as a shoebox, clothespins, skewers and ping pong balls to assemble a mini-foosball table. &n...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM activity!

Participants will use various components such as a shoebox, clothespins, skewers and ping pong balls to assemble a mini-foosball table.   

 

Music Mayhem Guitar Cover Graphic

Guitar Class

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Celebrate Comic Books

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate National Comic Book Day! Discuss your favorites and leave with a new reading list. 

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

Celebrate National Comic Book Day! Discuss your favorites and leave with a new reading list. 

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After School Craft - Guatemalan Kites!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, today we will be making Guatemalan kits while learning about their special kite festival! All material will be supplied! T...

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

Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, today we will be making Guatemalan kits while learning about their special kite festival!

All material will be supplied! Take home your creations!