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Haunting of Hampton!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Come get scared at our scary house! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Come get scared at our scary house! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park 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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
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 "Family" group.

Ghoul Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun at the Ghoul Bash! Try your luck and have fun at our different stations and games. And stick around for our "Pumpkin Hunt!" So much fun...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun at the Ghoul Bash!

Try your luck and have fun at our different stations and games. And stick around for our "Pumpkin Hunt!"

So much fun, you won't want to miss it!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mapping Genealogy

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline - Computer Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pumpkin Painting Palooza

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Paint your own pumpkin! Decorate some as a family to display for the holidays or decorate individually. All supplies will be provided. There is a limit of 45 pumpkins, so first ...

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

Paint your own pumpkin! Decorate some as a family to display for the holidays or decorate individually.

All supplies will be provided. There is a limit of 45 pumpkins, so first come first served.

Free and open to all.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 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.

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!   If you'd like to volunteer:   Here is the set up event: https:...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!

 

If you'd like to volunteer:

 

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

Movie & Craft for kids

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Prepare for double the fun at Craft & Flick: Kids' Movie Crafting! Join us for an exciting afternoon where creativity meets entertainment. As we watch a delightful movie togeth...

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

Prepare for double the fun at Craft & Flick: Kids' Movie Crafting! Join us for an exciting afternoon where creativity meets entertainment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Peaceful Paper Crafts: 3D Cards

Saturday, October 26, 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:

Craft cards that pop off the page! Learn how about some famous pop-up artists as we learn a few techniques to craft 3-D cards that expand as they are opened. All necessary art supp...

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:

Craft cards that pop off the page! Learn how about some famous pop-up artists as we learn a few techniques to craft 3-D cards that expand as they are opened.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

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

Halloween Mask Making

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Need a mask for Halloween? Have a cool idea for a costume that you just need the perfect mask to complete? Then join us in creating DIY paper mache masks. Wear them for Halloween, ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Need a mask for Halloween? Have a cool idea for a costume that you just need the perfect mask to complete? Then join us in creating DIY paper mache masks.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Trunk or Treat at Skyline

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Skyline - Outdoor Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Outreach
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Spooky season is upon us and what better way to be spirited than joining us for the annual Trunk or Treat extravaganza! Decorate your tailgate and join in the spooky fun! This even...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Spooky season is upon us and what better way to be spirited than joining us for the annual Trunk or Treat extravaganza! Decorate your tailgate and join in the spooky fun!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, October 26, 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
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!

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

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
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
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall 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 - Story Wall
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. 

 

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

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, October 26, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, October 26, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Creepy Critter Halloween!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with Creepy Critters! Learn and meet the creepy critters of Texas up close and personal! ¡Celebra Halloween con los "Creepy Critters"! Aprende y conoce...

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

Celebrate Halloween with Creepy Critters!

Learn and meet the creepy critters of Texas up close and personal!

¡Celebra Halloween con los "Creepy Critters"!

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

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet! Beginners and experts are welcome! We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners. Participants sh...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Day of the Dead @Kleberg-Rylie

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embrace the Culture and learn about the upcoming Day of the Dead.  Create and decorate mini alters, along with other crafts and activities.  

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

Embrace the Culture and learn about the upcoming Day of the Dead.  Create and decorate mini alters, along with other crafts and activities.  

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

Earth Kids: Bats!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Our Halloween themed program where we will focus on the underrated bats and their importance in our ecosystems! Earth Kids is a series of monthly in person programs with hands o...

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

Our Halloween themed program where we will focus on the underrated bats and their importance in our ecosystems!