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German Genealogy Group

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The focus of the German Genealogy Group is researching migrants who immigrated from German-speaking areas of Europe to various parts of the US from the 1700s to the 1900s...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The focus of the German Genealogy Group is researching migrants who immigrated from German-speaking areas of Europe to various parts of the

Stuffed Animal Hospital

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair? If so, bring your furry or not-so-furry friend to our walk-in clinic staffed with our volunteer ESTs (Emergency ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

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Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes singing ...

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

Now on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

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Computer Tutor

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

Connemara Preserve

Master Naturalists Presents: Restoring the Blackland Prairie at Connemara

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn about native grass and wild flower restoration at the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, a 72 acre preserve located on the border between Plano and Allen, TX. The Blackland Pr...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn about native grass and wild flower restoration at the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, a 72 acre preserve located on the border between Plano and Allen, TX.

Senior Craft: Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to make bookmarks decorated with pressed flowers. All supplies provided. 

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

Learn how to make bookmarks decorated with pressed flowers. All supplies provided. 

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park 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: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room 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. 

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

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Dallas Folk Music Society Meet-up and Jam Session

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary fa...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

Senior Social Connection: Veteran's Day Presentation

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Veteran and member of the Arcadia Park community, George Padilla, will discuss his time in the service and what being a veteran means to him. He will share photos and memorabili...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Veteran and member of the Arcadia Park community, George Padilla, will discuss his time in the service and what being a veteran means to him.

He will share photos and memorabilia and there will be time for questions.

 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park 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. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
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. 

Guitar Class

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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!

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Science Experiment Saturdays

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Get ready for Science Experiment Saturday, a monthly adventure where school-age kids can dive into the messiest and most creative experiments! It's the perfect time and place for y...

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

Get ready for Science Experiment Saturday, a monthly adventure where school-age kids can dive into the messiest and most creative experiments!

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford 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. ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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. 

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies ar...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

 

Art is for Everyone!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Art for everyone! This month we will be... 

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

Art for everyone!

This month we will be... 

A Betrayal of Justice

Betrayal of Justice: A Buffalo Soldier Story Documentary Screening and Q&A

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were ex...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were executed in 1917 in the aftermath of a tragedy at Camp Logan in Houst

Dallas Young Makers Club!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum! Lea...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum!

Learn how to:

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Langston Hughes

MLK Book Club: Langston Hughes

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book. For this series, we will be reading and discussing The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. We a...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book. For this series, we will be reading and discussing The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes.

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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Tabletop, Today!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today! Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

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

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today!

Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.