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Trivia at the Park

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

What do you know? Come into the Park Forest Pub for trivia day. Bring a team of your smartest friends or family, and pit your knowledge against rival teams. Who will win?

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

What do you know? Come into the Park Forest Pub for trivia day.

Bring a team of your smartest friends or family, and pit your knowledge against rival teams.

Who will win?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Perot Tech Truck Visit

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prepare for an electrifying adventure with a visit from the Perot TECH Truck, powered by the ingenious minds of the Perot Museum! Buckle up as the dynamic team of Perot Museum educ...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Prepare for an electrifying adventure with a visit from the Perot TECH Truck, powered by the ingenious minds of the Perot Museum!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and...

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

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table. Note: Thi...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons or start up your own adventure. Beginners and Experts are all welcome at the table.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pajama Movie Day

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Slip into your jammies for the ultimate cozy experience and enjoy a movie at the Library. Grab your comfiest pajamas, bring along your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and snacks...

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

Slip into your jammies for the ultimate cozy experience and enjoy a movie at the Library. Grab your comfiest pajamas, bring along your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and snacks to join us for an ultimate movie experience.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

DFW Bookmakers: Journal Making

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun and...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come
together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun
and a safe atmosphere to express oneself.

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

Beachscape Painting Workshop

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

We are thrilled to have incited local artist Fred Villanueva to lead a step by step painting of a beautiful beach seascape painting! Beat the heat with us this summer and come get...

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

We are thrilled to have incited local artist Fred Villanueva to lead a step by step painting of a beautiful beach seascape painting!
Beat the heat with us this summer and come get creative in the air conditioning!

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

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby 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 - Lobby
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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Summer Sun Catchers

Saturday, June 29, 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:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library  With the summer sun in full swing, make this summer-themed sun catcher craft hosted by the Dallas P...

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:

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

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

Creepy Critters

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Ready to meet some new, interesting animal friends? Then join us as we welcome Creepy Critters as they showcase all creatures creepy, slithery and slimy. Handlers will teach about ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Ready to meet some new, interesting animal friends? Then join us as we welcome Creepy Critters as they showcase all creatures creepy, slithery and slimy. Handlers will teach about each animal, including where and how they live.

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

Glow up 101 Modeling & More workshop

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

This workshop encourages participants to tap into a leveled-up version of themselves. They will explored unlocking their "dynamic walk", engage in positive self expression, and del...

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

This workshop encourages participants to tap into a leveled-up version of themselves.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Imagination Playground: Big Blue Blocks

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

For a little context:

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pride Tote Bag Painting

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Customize your tote with vibrant colors, empowering messages, and symbolic designs. Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to painting, this inclusive event celebrates diversity a...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Customize your tote with vibrant colors, empowering messages, and symbolic designs. Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to painting, this inclusive event celebrates diversity and acceptance.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TEENS: The Basics of Tarot Card Reading

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join Instructor Desi Johnson as she goes through a workshop on the basics of reading tarot cards! Leave with a new understanding of how to read Tarot Cards! 

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Join Instructor Desi Johnson as she goes through a workshop on the basics of reading tarot cards! Leave with a new understanding of how to read Tarot Cards! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

1-on-1 Computer Help

Saturday, June 29, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Fun Saturday: Design Your Own Stickers

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! Have you ever wanted to make your own custom stickers? Well we're going to help you do just that!   Spo...

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

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Have you ever wanted to make your own custom stickers? Well we're going to help you do just that!

 

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, June 29, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Pokemon Day

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Join us for an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're stepping into the vibrant world of Pokémon to celebrate Pokémon Day! Join us for an action-packed program where kids can put their Pokémon knowledge to the test with exciting trivia and embark on a creative journey with Pokémon crafts.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Neon Nights: A DPL Pride Party

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get ready to groove at Neon Nights with DJ Ursa Minor! Featuring local vendors, resource organizations, free books, and much more! Strut your stuff in your most dazzling look...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 477
Event Details:

Get ready to groove at Neon Nights with DJ Ursa Minor!

Featuring local vendors, resource organizations, free books, and much more!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Literacy Center classes

All Day
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Launchpad: Technology 1x1 Help

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff. We're here to help!    You must register with the staff for ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

 

You must register with the staff for a spot. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Craft Lounge: Adult Crafting Time

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative!...

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

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative!