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Pride In Print Exhibit

Pride In Print

All Day 6/1 - 9/28
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come celebrate Pride by viewing our Pride In Print exhibit on display on the 7th floor J. Erik Jonsson Central Library now through September, celebrat...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come celebrate Pride by viewing our Pride In Print exhibit on display on the 7th floor J.

At a kitchen table, a pre-teen girl adds salt to a bowl of beaten eggs. Her father stands next to her indicating to add "just a pinch."

In the Kitchen With Dallas Public Library

All Day 6/15 - 7/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons....

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons.

Little Detectives Logo

Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5 - 7/6
Skillman Southwestern - In Library at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by t...

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

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

07/05/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/06/2024 @ 4:00pm
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.

Digitally drawn image of Batman and Batgirl in their superhero costumes, standing side by side.

Comic Book Superhero -Scavenger Hunt

07/05/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2024 @ 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - In Library at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt of Comic Book Superheroes this month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all,...

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

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt of Comic Book Superheroes this month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Friday, July 5, 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

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace. If you are prepari...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Friday, July 5, 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. 

Calming Corner

07/05/2024 @ 11:00am to 07/31/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

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

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

Yarn Craft Meetup

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults. Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn. Kn...

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

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

Movie Poster for Trolls: Band Together

Cine en Familia - Trolls: Band Together

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia. Esta tercera entrega de la franquicia Trolls encuentra a los amigos Poppy y Branch como pareja. Per...

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

Todos los viernes del verano se proyectará una película para toda la familia.

People using a computer together

1-on-1 Tech Help

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Computer Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Need tech help? We got you covered! Come to the library to get basic one-on-one computer help like how to use Microsoft Office programs, create a resume, or use our online libra...

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

Need tech help? We got you covered!

Blackland Prairie Raptors

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn all about birds of prey, a.k.a. raptors, from experts and the birds themselves during this special presentation.

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

Learn all about birds of prey, a.k.a. raptors, from experts and the birds themselves during this special presentation.

Career Launch Pad

Friday, July 5, 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: 0
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.

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Electric Detective

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?

Geometric Sculpture (RESCHEDULED DUE TO HVAC ISSUE DATE TBD)

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED DUE TO HVAC ISSUE DATE TBD. Discover the difference between geometric and organic shapes. Then use these 2-dimensional shapes to create a 3-dimensional piece of artw...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED DUE TO HVAC ISSUE DATE TBD.

Discover the difference between geometric and organic shapes. Then use these 2-dimensional shapes to create a 3-dimensional piece of artwork using a simple slot technique.

sanrio

Sanrio Summer

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Each week teens will engage in Kawaii cuteness with hands on activities inspired by the adorable characters of Sanrio!  July 5: Bubble Wands July 12: Summer Fans July...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each week teens will engage in Kawaii cuteness with hands on activities inspired by the adorable characters of Sanrio! 

July 5: Bubble Wands

July 12: Summer Fans

July 19: Felt Book Clips

computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

diamond art

Diamond Art

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond! Enjoy a sparkling day of creativity and fun as families come together to create dazzling diamond art masterpieces. This hands-on progra...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond!

Magic the Gathering!!

Magic the Gathering: Commander Club! (Kids and Teens)

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, come and join us for the Youth Discovery Center's MTG: Commander Club!  In this group, we will be exploring all of the ...

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

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, come and join us for the Youth Discovery Center's MTG: Commander Club!  In this group, we will be exploring all of the in's and outs of the Commander format in Magic the

Career Launch Pad

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take ...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

Computer Help

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Lawn - Computer Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applicati...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Computer Assistance

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

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

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Movie Friday: Onward

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Onward!  "In Disney and Pixar’s ONWARD, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom H...

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

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Onward!