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Know Your City: Dallas Financial Empowerment Center

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works. This is designed to provide information about city departments and offer residents the opportunity ...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works.

Christopher Pumpkin

Story & Craft: Christopher Pumpkin

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.    October's Book: Christoph...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

October's Book: Christopher Pumpkin by Sue Hendra  

 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Family Cooking Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore ...

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

a person wearing a Ghostface costume looks into the camera

Horror Fest

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What’s your favorite scary movie? Bask in the TV glow and celebrate all things horror with this adult program at the Forest Green Branch Library. Connect with fellow horror fans...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What’s your favorite scary movie?

Evening Story Time Flyer

Bilingual Pajama Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Pijamas

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Welcome to our cozy Bilingual Pajama Story Time! ¡Bienvenidos a Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Pijamas! Come along as we venture into a delightful journey of storytelling, son...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Welcome to our cozy Bilingual Pajama Story Time!

¡Bienvenidos a Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Pijamas!

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Cemeterriums (A spooky planter painting project!)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Paint a unique planter for a small plant.

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Paint a unique planter for a small plant.

Preston Royal

Friends of the Preston Royal Library

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do for the Preston Royal Library.

Hope to see you there!

Book Club Picture

What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will fi...

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

adult painting

Adult Painting Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this p...

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

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

Crochet Cozy: Senior Crochet Amigurumi

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Indulge in the art of crochet with Crochet Cozy: Senior Crochet Amigurumi. Join fellow seniors for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to a cu...

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Indulge in the art of crochet with Crochet Cozy: Senior Crochet Amigurumi. Join fellow seniors for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to a cute Crochet Amigurumi.

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & 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. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills 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: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
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.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Study Room at Lochwood 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: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
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.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
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. 

Master Gardeners Presents: Gardening in Small Spaces

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Gardening in Small Spaces. Apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants...

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Gardening in Small Spaces. Apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants if you make the proper choices.

Readers to Leaders class

Adult Reading Classes (Family Reading Cohort)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch. Si está interesado, llame 945-766-0804 o completar el formulario de inscri...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.

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Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.    Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite cha...

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

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

White Rock Hills Book Club - This is Happiness

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

    Please join us in an evening discussion about this month's title... This is Happiness by Niall Williams   NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TH...

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

 

 

Please join us in an evening discussion about this month's title...

This is Happiness by Niall Williams

 

Carrollton League of Writers

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach