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TX Workforce Commission

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Hills - Exhibit Space at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benef...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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.   Practica las habilida...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
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.

 

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Comic Craze: Make a Comic (National Comic Book Day)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Welcome to Comic Craze: Make a Comic (National Comic Book Day), where young artists become comic book makers! Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life in this worksh...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Welcome to Comic Craze: Make a Comic (National Comic Book Day), where young artists become comic book makers! Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life in this workshop.

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Technology and Media Literacy 101

Wednesday, September 25, 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

Wednesday, September 25, 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

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

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STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We can't w...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

Mathematics Day [STEAM activity]

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate math in a fun and engaging way! STEAM Activities Math

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

Celebrate math in a fun and engaging way!

STEAM Activities
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After School Cinema

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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

Sweet Sounds: Keyboard Class

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
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.

Lyla in the Loop

KERA Kids Presents: Lyla in the Loop

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS KIDS Hour as we guide children through the big feelings of life through storytelling, guided breathing exercises, and hands-on mindfulness activitie...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS KIDS Hour as we guide children through the big feelings of life through storytelling, guided breathing exercises, and hands-on mindfulness activities like a self-portrait to develop a positive self-image. T

Summer Kids Activity of the Week

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Mah Jongg

American Mahjong

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

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

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

After School Activity

Afterschool Activity - Board Games

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
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:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

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:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

Legends of Lakewood D&D Campaign

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Lakewood Library is hosting a series of epic adventures for new and experienced adventures! Every month the Legends of Lakewood will dive into the world of Dungeons & ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Lakewood Library is hosting a series of epic adventures for new and experienced adventures!

Recipe Swap-Up

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

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

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

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1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal 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 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - 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 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

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Family Movie Night: "Encanto"

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A family movie all about family. As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism.  You will have a chance to build your own fam...

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

A family movie all about family. As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism. 

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. Recommended for ages 6 and under  

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

 

Frida Kahlo Self Portrait

Art in the Style of... Frida Kahlo

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us each month for **Art! In the Style of...**, a hands-on mini art history program where participants explore the works of famous artists and create their own inspired pieces....

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us each month for **Art! In the Style of...**, a hands-on mini art history program where participants explore the works of famous artists and create their own inspired pieces.

Choo Choo Magic Show

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Choo Choo Magician!  We use our imaginations and some magic to travel by train to the Land of Fun and Wonder.  Along the way, we discover man...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Choo Choo Magician! 

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Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

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

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

"Ay Mija" by Christine Suggs Author Talk

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have invited local author, Christine Suggs to discuss their recently published graphic novel, Ay Mija. We will begin Q&A at 6:...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have invited local author, Christine Suggs to discuss their recently published graphic novel, Ay Mija.