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Women during the American Revolution presented by Dr. Rachel Gunter

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dr. Rachel Gunter, History professor from Collin College, will present a lecture on the history of women during the American Revolution. 

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

Dr. Rachel Gunter, History professor from Collin College, will present a lecture on the history of women during the American Revolution. 

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia 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. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting 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. 

Career Launchpad: Computer Basics

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Community Nature Expo

Community Nature EXPO

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - In Library (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the family and learn more about nature in your city and your own backyard!  This year's expo will feature community organizations and subject experts with ties to Dal...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring the family and learn more about nature in your city and your own backyard! 

Community Nature EXPO Animal Show

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

To kick off this year's Community Nature EXPO, come join All About Animals as they give a fun insight to "Animal Habitats and Adaptations". Saturday July 6th from 11:15-12:00 on...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

To kick off this year's Community Nature EXPO, come join All About Animals as they give a fun insight to "Animal Habitats and Adaptations".

Family Bachata Cover Graphic

Family Bachata Dance Workshop by Jennifer Gonzales

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Jennifer's workshop is designed to enhance understanding and skills in the elements of Bachata. Throughout the program, participants will explore the history, art forms, and pri...

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

Jennifer's workshop is designed to enhance understanding and skills in the elements of Bachata.

ipad Air 4th Generation

It's Gaming Time!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? If so, stop by Lancaster Kiest Branch Library and play popular games on the ipad such as: Super Mario Run, Mario Kart, Roblox and much more!

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? If so, stop by Lancaster Kiest Branch Library and play popular games on the ipad such as: Super Mario Run, Mario Kart, Roblox and much more!

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, July 6, 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. 

A women poses while wearing three beaded necklaces of different lengths

Jewelry-Making Class with Dawn Franklin Designs

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional! In this class taught by local artist Dawn Franklin, students will learn the secrets of making handmade ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional!

Family Crafternoon: Geometric Art

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Family Crafternoon is a time for you and your loved ones to gather to laugh and create fun art together. This month, explore the world of geometric art! Families will receive cards...

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

Family Crafternoon is a time for you and your loved ones to gather to laugh and create fun art together. This month, explore the world of geometric art!

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Saturday, July 6, 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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Cancelled
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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Presenter holds a ferret in front of an audience of smiling children

All About Animals Live: Wild Adventures

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin. Start your advent...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.

Community Nature EXPO Keynote with Amy Martin!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

To close out this years Community Nature EXPO, hear Amy Martin and her presentation "Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again". Saturday July 6th from 1-2pm on the 5th fl...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

To close out this years Community Nature EXPO, hear Amy Martin and her presentation "Never See North Texas Nature the Same Way Again".

canvas

55+ Club: Canvas Creations

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painti...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting!

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium 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 - 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. 

Kara Walker Self Portrait

Art! In the Style Of… Kara Walker

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity and diversity this July as we shine a spotlight on the revolutionary artist Kara Walker for Independence Day. Delve into Walker's pow...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity and diversity this July as we shine a spotlight on the revolutionary artist Kara Walker for Independence Day.

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, July 6, 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.

various board games

Family Board Game Day

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as you explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages. Whether you're a strategic masterm...

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

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as you explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages.

Free Braiding Class

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for an engaging and educational free Braiding Class, where you’ll learn essential techniques for creating beautiful braided hairstyles. Whether you’re a beginner or ha...

Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for an engaging and educational free Braiding Class, where you’ll learn essential techniques for creating beautiful braided hairstyles.

A young boy, looking cool, sitting inside a cardboard box car. The cardboard box car and cabinets behind it are brown. The boy is wearing a gray shirt, green framed sunglasses, and a pale blue hat. There are white Christmas lights coming out of the cardboard box car and trailing on the ground.

Movie Day

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Rev up your engines and buckle up for a cinematic adventure like no other as we roll out the red carpet for our special Movie Day! Bring your family for an unforgettable afternoon ...

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

Rev up your engines and buckle up for a cinematic adventure like no other as we roll out the red carpet for our special Movie Day!

Movie Matinee

Saturday, July 6, 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:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee! Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee!

Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (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 - Auditorium (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.

Painting with the Library

Painting with the Library

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience! Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time! Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch. If you d...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

Games

Park Forest Game Day!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Its Karting time again!  Lets race Mario, and your friends as we play Mario Kart on the big screen!  Come join the Park Forest Regulars as we enjoy our monthly Game Day! ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Its Karting time again!  Lets race Mario, and your friends as we play Mario Kart on the big screen!  Come join the Park Forest Regulars as we enjoy our monthly Game Day!