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Loss of Identity by Heather Levy

All Day 4/2 - 4/30
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A surreal journey through the many facets of identity using painting, film, sculpture, and music. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A surreal journey through the many facets of identity using painting, film, sculpture, and music.  ...
poetry scramble with falling, jumbled multicolor letters

Poetry Scramble

All Day 4/8 - 4/30
Preston Royal - Exhibit Space at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

It's National Poetry Month! Each April we celebrate poets and their craft.  With this Poetry Scramble Wall, we celebrate and showcase the work of Ada Limón, the curren

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
It's National Poetry Month! Each April we celebrate poets and their craft.  With this Poetry Scramble Wall, we celebrate and showcase the work of Ada Limón, the current U.S. National Poet Laureate.  Our Poetry Scramble Wall conta...

Women & Icons: Art Show & Immersive Performance Exhibit

All Day 4/22 - 4/30
Vickery Park - Display/Exhibit Area at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A 12 part photo and collage series with women and female identifying artists/models/actors that creates space to play with icons and iconography, high glamour, art movements and ic

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Display/Exhibit Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Event Details:
A 12 part photo and collage series with women and female identifying artists/models/actors that creates space to play with icons and iconography, high glamour, art movements and iconic ideas.  It seeks to share and amplify women’s voices and con...
image of children playing with blocks with Play & Grow Fair text

Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:
Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information from...
Adopt A Pet

Adopt-A-Pet with Dallas Animal Services

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dallas Animal Services will be here with some furry friends who would love a new home. Typically there will be 4 adoptable dogs, plus any fosters that sign up. If you would like to

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Dallas Animal Services will be here with some furry friends who would love a new home. Typically there will be 4 adoptable dogs, plus any fosters that sign up. If you would like to adopt, just bring a photo ID with you. All adoptions are free! &...
Puzzle

Community Puzzle

04/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 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. ...
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Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Assistance

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, Adult
Event Details:

Parkland Community Health Plan visits to provide resource information and assistance with enrollment in SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and more.

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Parkland Community Health Plan visits to provide resource information and assistance with enrollment in SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and more. ...
One on One Computer Assistance. Every Tuesday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

One on One Computer Help at BSS

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Computer Area at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need help on the computer? If so, stop by the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm! 

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Computer Area
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Do you need help on the computer? If so, stop by the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm!  ...
Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Beginning Guitar Class

Tuesday, April 30, 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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga

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:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for ...
Lego fun

Lego Day

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided! ...
Mirabel

In Celebration of el Día del Niño: Mirabel the Miracle

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

You don't need to wait for a miracle to celebrate Dia Del Nino! We have invited Mirabel the miracle to the Dallas West Branch to throw a party just for you! Enjoy reading, games,

Required
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
You don't need to wait for a miracle to celebrate Dia Del Nino! We have invited Mirabel the miracle to the Dallas West Branch to throw a party just for you! Enjoy reading, games, singing, dancing and a craft with Mirabel! Don't worry, we won't talk...

Little Bookworms: Songs and Stories

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun! St

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:
Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun! Stay after to play and socialize in our Creative Learning Room, designed...

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are packed with fun games, exerci

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:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning t...

After School Cinema

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.  ...

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old ...

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old ...

Sewing Craft: Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Intergenerational Mother's Day craft, mommy and me with presenter.

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Intergenerational Mother's Day craft, mommy and me with presenter. ...
Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

Thursday, May 2, 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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga

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:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for ...
Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Beginning Guitar Class

Thursday, May 2, 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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga

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:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for ...

Prairie Creek Chess Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess! ...
hand touch a chess piece on a chess board

Chess Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome.  ...
Mother's Day

Paint with Me: Mother's Day Edition

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy quality time and a fun, paint night with your mom or mother figure! Space is limited.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Enjoy quality time and a fun, paint night with your mom or mother figure! Space is limited. ...
Homeschool Hangout Cover Graphic

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

🏡📚 Explore, Learn, and Connect with Homeschool Hangout! 📚🏡 Calling all homeschooling families! Lakewood Library is thrilled to introduce our Homeschool Hangout Program, a series

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
🏡📚 Explore, Learn, and Connect with Homeschool Hangout! 📚🏡 Calling all homeschooling families! Lakewood Library is thrilled to introduce our Homeschool Hangout Program, a series designed to enrich your educational journey and foster a sense of com...

Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old ...