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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Switch Game Night

Thursday, October 10, 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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Strings Class

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chess for Adults

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A 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 - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

Crochet Fun!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Indigenous Peoples Day

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by creating beautiful Dreamcatchers. 

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

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by creating beautiful Dreamcatchers. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

It's Gaming Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing Mario Run, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Roblox well visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to play video games on the ipads!

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing Mario Run, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Roblox well visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to play video games on the ipads!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Group

Thursday, October 10, 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.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Game Night

Thursday, October 10, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

567 Taxes in Retirement Class

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Have a knowledgeable coach guide you through the process of retirement! Learn about the different taxes and strategies from an expert and create a game plan for retiring happy!

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Have a knowledgeable coach guide you through the process of retirement! Learn about the different taxes and strategies from an expert and create a game plan for retiring happy!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Story & Craft: Christopher Pumpkin

Thursday, October 10, 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:
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.    October's Book: Christoph...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: 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. 

 

October's Book: Christopher Pumpkin by Sue Hendra  

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Medicare 101

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Medicare workshop for those going into Medicare or those who have friends or family who are eligible.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Medicare workshop for those going into Medicare or those who have friends or family who are eligible.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Hispanic Heritage Family Cooking

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood 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 th...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Let’s get cooking! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Mingle: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Movie Mingle is an evening where film lovers gather to enjoy a great movie and lively conversation. Watch, relax, and connect with fellow cinephiles in a friendly and welcoming atm...

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

Movie Mingle is an evening where film lovers gather to enjoy a great movie and lively conversation. Watch, relax, and connect with fellow cinephiles in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual Pajama Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Pijamas

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Welcome to our cozy Bilingual Pajama Story Time! ¡Bienvenidos a Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Pijamas! Come along as we venture into a delightful journey of storytelling, son...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Welcome to our cozy Bilingual Pajama Story Time!

¡Bienvenidos a Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Pijamas!

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

55+ Club: Macrame Ghost Craft

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the textile technique of macrame and craft a cute ghost for Halloween home decor! All materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn the textile technique of macrame and craft a cute ghost for Halloween home decor!

All materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond the Books: Navigating Library Services and Resources

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come learn about all the useful things your local public library provides! We’ll look at how to find books and media in the catalog, discover programs, and locate other services fo...

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

Come learn about all the useful things your local public library provides! We’ll look at how to find books and media in the catalog, discover programs, and locate other services for job help, homework help, and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part One

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the first meeting we read to ...

Required
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the first meeting we read to EXACTLY halfway through the book.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Zentangles

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What is Zentangle? It's an easy-to-learn, meditative art form that involves creating intricate patterns using simple strokes. In this workshop, you'll: Learn the basic princi...

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

What is Zentangle? It's an easy-to-learn, meditative art form that involves creating intricate patterns using simple strokes. In this workshop, you'll:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Painting Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this p...

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

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.