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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

All Day 9/3 - 10/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Hispanic and Latinx community's history and achievements.   EVENTS FOR K...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Hispanic and Latinx community's history and achievements.

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

Boat House Before Bridge

White Rock Lake in Painted Perspective and Other Pieces by Kimberly Byers

All Day 9/3 - 10/31
Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This series of illustrative, impressionist style paintings are acrylic and Sharpie on canvas. This collection of art features special spots around the beautiful White Rock Lake in ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This series of illustrative, impressionist style paintings are acrylic and Sharpie on canvas. This collection of art features special spots around the beautiful White Rock Lake in Dallas. I am a resident of East Dallas.

hispanic heritage month flags

Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/17 - 10/12
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15! Come in anytime from September 17 to October 15 to play our scavenger hunt! The national flags of 16 Hispanic and L...

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

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15! Come in anytime from September 17 to October 15 to play our scavenger hunt! The national flags of 16 Hispanic and Latin countries are hiding around the library.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

09/30/2024 @ 9:00am to 10/05/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Muses, monotype, print on paper

Solo Art Exhibition: "Alone and Together" by Nancy Fisher Fellman

All Day 10/2 - 10/31
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The canvas becomes a sanctuary for the mind—a place where aloneness is not loneliness but rather a fertile ground for growth. It invites the viewer to embark on a journey of self-d...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The canvas becomes a sanctuary for the mind—a place where aloneness is not loneliness but rather a fertile ground for growth.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, October 3, 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.

Family Movie Night: 'Encanto'

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the first Thursday of each month for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the first Thursday of each month for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Skyline Cinema Presents: Dial M for Murder (1954)  Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can ge...

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

Skyline Cinema Presents: Dial M for Murder (1954) 

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 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! 

Beginners Tarot Logo

Beginner's Tarot

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fascinated by Tarot but don't know where to start? Dez Johnson local artist and tarot reader will take you through a crash course on how to read tarot for yourself and others. ...

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

Fascinated by Tarot but don't know where to start? Dez Johnson local artist and tarot reader will take you through a crash course on how to read tarot for yourself and others. 

spell book

DIY Spell Books

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create Halloween home decor by upcycling old books into a spooky spell book.  Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Create Halloween home decor by upcycling old books into a spooky spell book. 

Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Frida Kahlo Self Portrait

Faces of Frida Kahlo Paper Craft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program honoring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo! Discover the life and legacy of this pioneering woman in the art world as you cr...

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program honoring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo!

Book Cover of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

General Book Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read? Would you like to read more but just don’t know where to start...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Mug

Mug Decorating

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get creative and decorate a mug with us! All supplies will be provided. After you've painted your mug, you'll be able to coat it in a dishwasher safe sealant so you can wash an...

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

Get creative and decorate a mug with us!
All supplies will be provided.

After you've painted your mug, you'll be able to coat it in a dishwasher safe sealant so you can wash and reuse your mug again and again. 

tiny crochet pumpkin

Beginner Crochet Class II

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you! All materials provided. Please note, this...

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

In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you!

All materials provided. Please note, this class is for adults only. Please RSVP on this page.

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, October 3, 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. 

evil eye

Evil Eye Ojo Bracelet Making

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unlock your creativity and ward off bad vibes with an exciting bracelet-making session to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Dive into the rich tradition of the "ojo" or evil eye, ...

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

Unlock your creativity and ward off bad vibes with an exciting bracelet-making session to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you thinking about buying a house but don't know where to start? Learn what you need to know from experienced realtors as they explain the process of becoming a homeowner. Even...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you thinking about buying a house but don't know where to start? Learn what you need to know from experienced realtors as they explain the process of becoming a homeowner. Event highlights include

- The Home Buying Process

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 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.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 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. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identific...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.