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Monster Mash Ball

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Before you hit the streets for trick-or-treating, swing by the library for a frightfully fun celebration. Come dressed in your best costume for a co...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Before you hit the streets for trick-or-treating, swing by the library for a frightfully fun celebration.

A variety of yarn displayed.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado. Es la oportunid...

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

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

Book Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Strings Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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!

A woman with glasses wearing a head scarf reads with a coffee drink on the table in front of her.

Silent Book Club North Dallas

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure! We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms. ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms.

Home Movie Day

Home Movie Day

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Home Movie Day!   Long before phone cameras and social media, people used film and videotape to document their lives. This free event highlights t...

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

Join us to celebrate Home Movie Day!  

Voting

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

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Blackout and Erasure Poetry Workshop

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come join us at the J Erik Jonsson Central Library every Sunday in October at 1 pm as we use a little hocus-pocus and prestidigitation to create blackout poetry. We will look in ou...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come join us at the J Erik Jonsson Central Library every Sunday in October at 1 pm as we use a little hocus-pocus and prestidigitation to create blackout poetry.

Family Funday-Super Readers

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite super hero costumes, read, and do crafts with our local heroes  heroescopsandkids.com Instagram: @heroescopsandkids Twitter: HeroesCopsKids ...

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

Dress up in your favorite super hero costumes, read, and do crafts with our local heroes 

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Instagram: @heroescopsandkids

Twitter: HeroesCopsKids

Family Game Day Extravaganza

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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The Addams Family (2019)

Sunday, October 27, 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:

Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family—and their macabre traditions—relocate to suburbia, 21st century New Jersey. As they prepare for a major celebration that involves their...

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

Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family—and their macabre traditions—relocate to suburbia, 21st century New Jersey.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series--Sojung Lim, Soprano, and Yeongseok Kwon, Piano

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by soprano Sojung Lim and pianist Yongseok Kwon. This series of concerts, now in its 87th year, began its lif...

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

The Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concerts continue with a performance by soprano Sojung Lim and pianist Yongseok Kwon.

DIY Book Nooks

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us in creating the viral DIY project, Book Nooks. This is a project that can be added onto every session we meet. Get to know other teens in your area and chat about your favo...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us in creating the viral DIY project, Book Nooks. This is a project that can be added onto every session we meet. Get to know other teens in your area and chat about your favorite books while creating something spectacular. 

Learn to Crochet

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet. You'll learn how to choose the right yarn and hook for your project. Practice basic stitches and learn how to make a granny square.  All materi...

Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet. You'll learn how to choose the right yarn and hook for your project. Practice basic stitches and learn how to make a granny square. 

All materials are provided. 

Voting

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle

10/28/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/02/2024 @ 5:00pm
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.

Walking Group

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Timberglen - Lobby at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities. Whether you're a seasone...

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

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities.

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - 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. 

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Monday, October 28, 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

Career Launch Pad

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
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. 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, October 28, 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. 

hora de cuentos

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.