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Game Day!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!   Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Foo...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

chess

Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to ch...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents. 

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Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 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. 

Chopsticks Math

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Using chopsticks can be a challenge, so why not practice your chopsticks and math skills at the same time?

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Using chopsticks can be a challenge, so why not practice your chopsticks and math skills at the same time?

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

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Abstract Painting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Dive into a world of color as kids explore the magic of watercolor paint. Let your imagination run wild as you use these vibrant paints to create unique and colorful patterns on pa...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Dive into a world of color as kids explore the magic of watercolor paint. Let your imagination run wild as you use these vibrant paints to create unique and colorful patterns on paper.

Bilingual storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish.  Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish. 

Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

Afterschool Activity

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

warli art

Adult Coloring: Warli Bookmarks

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy an enriching experience where art meets tradition, and participants come together to honor the vibrant cultural legacy of the Warli tribe while celebrating Asian Pacific...

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

Enjoy an enriching experience where art meets tradition, and participants come together to honor the vibrant cultural legacy of the Warli tribe while celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Cumbia

Columbian Cumbia Workshop Series

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of na...

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

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of native dances such as Cumbia, San Juanero, Mapalé, popular rythms (su

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills at the library. 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills at the library. 

lego

Lego Day

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room 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 Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
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!

Book Cover of The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery? Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others? Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the...

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

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Office of Homeless Solutions Listening Session

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Office of Homeless Solutions Listening Session

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Purpose of Meeting

Office of Homeless Solutions Listening Session

weaving dreams

Weaving Dreams

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

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

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

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Demystifying your credit score

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Know your Worth Demystifying credit score A representative from the office of Community Care, Financial Empowerment, will present a program on financial tips/preparedness geared...

Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Know your Worth Demystifying credit score

A representative from the office of Community Care, Financial Empowerment, will present a program on financial tips/preparedness geared especially to seniors.

DGS logo over green DNA helix background

DNA Special Interest Group (Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting. Explore the use of DNA as a gen...

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

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

GATHERING FOR DEATHWORKERS

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

To provide support for death care professionals, i.e. anyone caring for people at end-of-life, through this community gatherings. Our meetings are also open to anyone in the publi...

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

To provide support for death care professionals, i.e. anyone caring for people at end-of-life, through this community gatherings. Our meetings are also open to anyone in the public who is curious about death and dying.