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English Language Learning

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, November 21, 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, November 21, 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. 

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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 en español

Thursday, November 21, 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. 

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La Puerta Abierta

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Español
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is a...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is always open.

Master Gardeners Presents: Gardening on a Budget

Thursday, November 21, 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 Fran Powell presenting on Gardening on a Shoestring: Confessions of a Frugal Gardener. Learn that no matter your budget you can also grow ...

Required
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 Fran Powell presenting on Gardening on a Shoestring: Confessions of a Frugal Gardener. Learn that no matter your budget you can also grow a thriving garden space.

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Speed Puzzling

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players. At the designated time the teams will ...

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

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

Readers to Leaders class

Adult Reading Classes (Family Reading Cohort)

Thursday, November 21, 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, November 21, 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. 

Open Mic Night at Central

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

Preston Royal Community Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Preston Royal is being renovated! Hear from the City of Dallas Bond Office and Library staff about how the process works and the timeline for construction. 

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

Preston Royal is being renovated! Hear from the City of Dallas Bond Office and Library staff about how the process works and the timeline for construction. 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, November 21, 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 - Special meeting: Selection Day!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be having a special meeting to pick out February, March, and April 2025 titles.  We will be reviewing possible titles and seeing if we have enough copies from the Dall...

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

We will be having a special meeting to pick out February, March, and April 2025 titles.  We will be reviewing possible titles and seeing if we have enough copies from the Dallas Library for the group and then making a decision.

Carrollton League of Writers

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach

Career Launch Pad

Friday, November 22, 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.

 

Computer Basics: Fridays 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Computer Basics

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:  - Learn to type and use a mouse &...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

Coffee and Conversation with Sanitation

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have a question or an issue to discuss with the Sanitation Department? Do you need more information on waste or recycling removal? Are you interested in the latest initiativ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Do you have a question or an issue to discuss with the Sanitation Department? Do you need more information on waste or recycling removal? Are you interested in the latest initiatives?

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Career LaunchPad

Friday, November 22, 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. 

1-on-1 Computer Help

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Timberglen - Computer Area at Timberglen 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 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - 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 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

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Bilingual Computer Tutor

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.  This class is taught in Spanish and English Fridays, by appointment only. ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.  This class is taught in Spanish and English

Fridays, by appointment only.

Career Launchpad

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff.  

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff.  

Computer assistance

Computer Assistant/Career Launch Pad

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English By appointment only.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time for computer assistance This class is taught in Spanish and English

By appointment only.

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Mahjong Club

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjo...

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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ADVANCED English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This free advanced conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outsid...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

This free advanced conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outside of RALC who wants to practice and improve their