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What's Bugging You?

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Presented by Dallas County Master Gardener Carolyn Rozier, What's Bugging You? is a children's workshop about insects! Learn about the differences between beneficial bugs and pe...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Presented by Dallas County Master Gardener Carolyn Rozier, What's Bugging You? is a children's workshop about insects!

Learn about the differences between beneficial bugs and pests, insect identification, and tons of fun facts!!

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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 during class and may be avail...

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

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 during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

computer basics flyer. image of someone's hands on a laptop typing. text reads: Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape. E-mail or call to register. (214) 670-8443 whiterockhills@dallas.gov

Computer Basics

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digi...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

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Electric Detectives!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?...

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

What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?

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Juneteenth Suncatcher

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Explore the significance of Juneteenth while expressing yourself artistically. Learn about the history and cultural importance of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the emancipation of ...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Explore the significance of Juneteenth while expressing yourself artistically. Learn about the history and cultural importance of Juneteenth, a holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Prairie Creek Chess Club

Thursday, June 20, 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!

SMART SUMMER: Electric Play Dough

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Electric Summer! Get ready to do some science as we create our own play dough that should create enough of a current for us to make a small LED light light up! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Electric Summer! Get ready to do some science as we create our own play dough that should create enough of a current for us to make a small LED light light up! 

STEM for Kids - Snowball Math

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Snowballs in June? It might sound crazy, but we're doing it anyway! Solve the math probl...

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:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Snowballs in June? It might sound crazy, but we're doing it anyway!

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Game Day!

Thursday, June 20, 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 Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area 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. - Children's area
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.

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Chess Club

Thursday, June 20, 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. 

Summer Switch Game Night

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends! 

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, June 20, 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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Knitting Group

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Participants can bring own projects or use supplies library has to create something.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Participants can bring own projects or use supplies library has to create something.

Summer Cinema

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

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Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, June 20, 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.

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James Wand Magic Show

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Super spy magician James Wand’s magical show includes clues, secret codes and lots of magic as the children help him on a top secret mission. James Wand shows kids that the most...

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

Super spy magician James Wand’s magical show includes clues, secret codes and lots of magic as the children help him on a top secret mission.

English Conversation Circle

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will host a casual space for anyone learning English to practice their conversational skills. This is a low-stress circle, we will not be teaching English, this is just a time t...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We will host a casual space for anyone learning English to practice their conversational skills. This is a low-stress circle, we will not be teaching English, this is just a time to practice.

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, June 20, 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. 

Glow Up 101: Network and Professional Success

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Visit the Central Library's 5th floor on Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. for an introductory workshop that will help you to become the best version of yourself. Get read...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Visit the Central Library's 5th floor on Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. for an introductory workshop that will help you to become the best version of yourself.

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Lego Day

Thursday, June 20, 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 Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium 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 - Auditorium
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.

Solstice Craft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate the 2024 summer solstice with an evening of flower crown creation!

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

Celebrate the 2024 summer solstice with an evening of flower crown creation!