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Guitar Class

Thursday, September 26, 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:

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.

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.

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Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring you...

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

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

One on One with Devin- Computer Assistance

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

Free Tax Aid

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1 at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.  IRS Certified Preparers are ...

Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance. 

Canvas y Cultura: Bilingual Art Adventures

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte.

Check Mate!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategy, tactics and mental prowess? Join us for a beginners chess workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of the game, shar...

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

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategy, tactics and mental prowess?

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Technology and Media Literacy 101

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help drafting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online? Come visit t...

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

Need help drafting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

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Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
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...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

Make your own Luchador Mask/ Haz tu propia mascara de luchador

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making our own luchador masks.  En celebración de mes de la Herencia Hispana vamos a hacer nuestras propias máscaras de...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making our own luchador masks. 

En celebración de mes de la Herencia Hispana vamos a hacer nuestras propias máscaras de luchadores. 

Keyboard Class

Thursday, September 26, 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:

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.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Central Tutoring

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

If you need help with figuring out how to study, learning how to take notes, or just want to get a bit of extra math practice in, then come join us on the 2nd Floor at the Youth Di...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

If you need help with figuring out how to study, learning how to take notes, or just want to get a bit of extra math practice in, then come join us on the 2nd Floor at the Youth Discovery Center for free tutoring.

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, September 26, 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: 60
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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Lego Challenge

Thursday, September 26, 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:

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month for a themed Lego challenge where we will listen to an introductory story and watch a Lego movie while you create.  Work solo o...

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:

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month for a themed Lego challenge where we will listen to an introductory story and watch a Lego movie while you create. 

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

SMARTies Corner

SMARTies Corner: Things That Grow

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

What is a plant's life cycle? What does it need to grow? What is an edible? Discover the answers in a hands on investigation into the life of plants. Then, plant seeds and take it ...

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

What is a plant's life cycle? What does it need to grow? What is an edible? Discover the answers in a hands on investigation into the life of plants.

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Game Day!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Common Threads

What's Cooking at Dallas West?

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s get cooking!  Common Threads is partnering with the Dallas Public Library to host cooking classes for families. For those who want to broaden their culinary skills to...

Required
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Let’s get cooking! 

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Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 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 - Classroom 1 & 2
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.

Switch Game Night

Thursday, September 26, 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: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

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Violin Class

Thursday, September 26, 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:

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.

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:

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.

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Knitting Group

Thursday, September 26, 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.

Game Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Hang out and play some of your favorite Switch games.

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

Hang out and play some of your favorite Switch games.

The Golden Acorn

Story & Craft: The Golden Acorn

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.    September's Book: The Gol...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

 

September's Book: The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson