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The words "Hispanic Heritage Month" on a deep blue background between two rows of colorful triangles.

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.

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. 

A bare-branched tree in silhouette against an orange background. Two ghosts hover in the branches, serving as the two O's in "Spooky". Text: Spooky Programming.

Spooky Programming!

All Day 10/1 - 11/2
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

These events could be creepy, kooky, mysterious or spooky, but they will be a lot of Halloween fun in October! Check out some of our Halloween-themed programming at Dallas Public L...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

These events could be creepy, kooky, mysterious or spooky, but they will be a lot of Halloween fun in October! Check out some of our Halloween-themed programming at Dallas Public Library locations.

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.

Voting/ Election

All Day 10/14 - 10/26
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Voting

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Voting

Saints & Sinners Logo

Book Lovers Flash Fundraiser at Saints & Sinners

All Day 10/20 - 10/31
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all book and ink lovers! From October 20 to October 31, we're teaming up with local tattoo artists and the amazing folks at Saints & Sinner Tattoo to bring you exclu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Calling all book and ink lovers!

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

Election (early voting)

All Day 10/21 - 11/1
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

Oct 21 - 25: 8am-5pm

Oct 26: 7am-7pm

Uniform Election Early Voting

All Day 10/21 - 11/1
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Uniform Election Early Voting.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Uniform Election Early Voting.

Early Voting

All Day 10/21 - 11/4
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

Voting

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
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/

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

10/21/2024 @ 9:00am to 10/26/2024 @ 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.

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - 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. 

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx....

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

55+ Club: Fraud Prevention

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have you gotten phone calls demanding payment? A suspicious email that claims to be from your bank? A social media post that promises you a lot of money with a sketchy job? Seni...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Have you gotten phone calls demanding payment? A suspicious email that claims to be from your bank? A social media post that promises you a lot of money with a sketchy job?

Career Launch Pad

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

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

Memory cafe

Preston Hollow Memory Café

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café, a meeting place for people with dementia and their caregivers. The memory café is a comfortable, welcoming space for shared social i...

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

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café, a meeting place for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Medicare Q&A

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Lobby at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

A Medicare Broker will be available to answer your Medicare questions.

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

A Medicare Broker will be available to answer your Medicare questions.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Yoga for Kids

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently! Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start ...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently!

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start exploring all the wonderful things yoga can do!

hora de cuentos

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.