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William Suarez, served in the US Army in WWI

Exhibit - The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

All Day 9/28 - 11/30
Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Español, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day.  Mexican-Americans have served in the Military throughout ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español, Exhibit
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day. 

Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon

Exhibit - Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector be...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector before new construction begins.

Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Drawings of (clockwise from upper right) a green oven mitt, bok choi leaf, fried egg, bag of holiday candy, yellow mixing bowl with a whisk, set of three multicolored measuring spoons, salt and pepper shakers and an open cookbook with a ribbon marker. Text in the center: "What's cookin'? At the Dallas Public Library"

What's cookin' in November

All Day 11/4 - 11/27
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!   EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   Common Threads - Small Bites Ki...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

 

Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/09/2024 @ 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.

Little Detectives Logo

Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/5 - 11/9
Skillman Southwestern - In Library at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by t...

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

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Christii J

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/5 - 11/10
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination. Through her spray pai...

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

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination.

Election Day Voting

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Presidential Election

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement

Theatrical Games with Gloria Agudelo

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for Stage Play & Improvisation!  This event is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Stage Play & Improvisation! 

This event is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

After School Craft

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Nov 5 - STEM-Lego Paper Airplane Launcher Nov 12 - The Eye of God Craft Nov 19 - Thanksgiving Corn Craft Nov 26 - Slime

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Nov 5 - STEM-Lego Paper Airplane Launcher

Nov 12 - The Eye of God Craft

Nov 19 - Thanksgiving Corn Craft

Nov 26 - Slime

Strings Class

Tuesday, November 5, 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!

Central Tutoring

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Oneshot D&D

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Study Room at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free Citizenship preparation classes. Pre-registration required. Register by scanning the QR code and filling out the form or email edu@lohimmigration.org

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
  • Free Citizenship preparation classes.
  • Pre-registration required.
  • Register by scanning the QR code and filling out the form or email edu@lohimmigration.org
Drama Masks

Acting Workshop

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and oth...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

School supplies for speaking Spanish

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford 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. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
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. 

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DIY Suffrage Zines

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate the spirit of Women’s Suffrage this election day by creating your own zine! Express yourself through a medium that has become a staple of rebel culture!

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

Celebrate the spirit of Women’s Suffrage this election day by creating your own zine! Express yourself through a medium that has become a staple of rebel culture!

English class.

English Language Learning

Tuesday, November 5, 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. 

English class

English Language Learning

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake 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: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - 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. 

Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Gather your loved ones and join us for Family Trivia Night, where laughter and learning go hand in hand! This family-friendly event is packed with questions that will challenge and...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Gather your loved ones and join us for Family Trivia Night, where laughter and learning go hand in hand! This family-friendly event is packed with questions that will challenge and entertain all ages.

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, November 5, 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

Tuesday, November 5, 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

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

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