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Reel Revue

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:45am - 1:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the mo...

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

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the movie in question! Isn't that neat?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Sombrero Hat Center Piece

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest Branch as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo, by creating our own unique Sombrero Hat Center Piece.  Image is from mommyaPolis.com

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest Branch as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo, by creating our own unique Sombrero Hat Center Piece. 

Image is from mommyaPolis.com

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Star Wars Puzzle Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens can have all the fun of an escape room for free.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Teens can have all the fun of an escape room for free.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

Saturday, May 4, 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. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Star Wars Day Lego Extravaganza

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all loyal citizens and soldiers of the Empire - and even you, Rebels and Jedi! Come dressed in your best galactic style, hunt for the hidden rebels, and help build the best...

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

Calling all loyal citizens and soldiers of the Empire - and even you, Rebels and Jedi! Come dressed in your best galactic style, hunt for the hidden rebels, and help build the best display models of the great Death Star!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sewing Machine 101: Mother's Day Apron

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for a meaningful and creative Mother’s Day gift? In this introduction to machine-sewing class, you will use straight line sewing, learn how to cut out a pattern, and sew ga...

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: 0
Event Details:

Looking for a meaningful and creative Mother’s Day gift?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant Hispanic culture with a myriad of engaging activities! Dive into the art of crafting tissue paper flowers, adding a touch of color and tradi...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant Hispanic culture with a myriad of engaging activities! Dive into the art of crafting tissue paper flowers, adding a touch of color and tradition.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Cumpleaños Fiesta!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come one, come all as we commemorate a special milestone: our 30th birthday! This festive celebration combines the excitement of our three decades of service with the vibrant spiri...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come one, come all as we commemorate a special milestone: our 30th birthday! This festive celebration combines the excitement of our three decades of service with the vibrant spirit of Cinco de Mayo.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Mal de ojo Bracelets

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo during this unique craft that explores the rich history of the mal de ojo (evil eye) while crafting a mal de ojo bracelet! Intertwining the celebration of M...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo during this unique craft that explores the rich history of the mal de ojo (evil eye) while crafting a mal de ojo bracelet!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B 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 - Study Room B
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grauwyler Gaming

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come to the library to meet fellow board game enthusiasts and to try out new and exciting games of all different types and genres. All participants are encouraged to bring their...

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:

Come to the library to meet fellow board game enthusiasts and to try out new and exciting games of all different types and genres.

All participants are encouraged to bring their own games for the group to share!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Timberglen Writers Circle

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feed...

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

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movies at Dallas West: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day and the 25th Anniversary of Episode I with us at Dallas West! The epic story of the boy who would become Darth Vader begins....

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

May the Fourth be with you!
Celebrate Star Wars Day and the 25th Anniversary of Episode I with us at Dallas West!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Saturday Game Days

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing game day at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available to all patrons, and ...

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

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Star Wars - May the 4th be With You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Audelia Road; we have some out-of-this-world crafts and games for the entire family! 

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

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Audelia Road; we have some out-of-this-world crafts and games for the entire family! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cine en familia: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animada)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Entrada animada en la saga de ciencia ficción que cubre la guerra civil entre la República Galáctica, liderada por los Jedi y sus fuerzas clon, y los nefastos Separatistas y su ejé...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Entrada animada en la saga de ciencia ficción que cubre la guerra civil entre la República Galáctica, liderada por los Jedi y sus fuerzas clon, y los nefastos Separatistas y su ejército de droides.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, May 4, 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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books & Brews- The Good Sister

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is an event for people over the age of 21 and registration is encouraged! Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Sally Hepworth's The Good Sister. Here is a Super Summary su...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This is an event for people over the age of 21 and registration is encouraged!

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Sally Hepworth's The Good Sister. Here is a Super Summary summary: 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, May 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, May 4, 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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Paper Flower Crown

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!     Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by crafting vibr...

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

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

This event is in the "Family" group.

La Danza Mexhika Performance

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

La Danza Mexihka is a living, evolving, and cultural tradition filled with the artistic and spiritual tradition of the Mexihka. This performance, provided by Mitotiliztli Yaoyolloh...

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

La Danza Mexihka is a living, evolving, and cultural tradition filled with the artistic and spiritual tradition of the Mexihka.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a cultural dance performance by the Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico.

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a cultural dance performance by the Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico.