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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.

Free Tax Aid

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1 at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.  IRS Certified Preparers are ...

Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance. 

STEAM

After School Craft - Mexican Folk Art: Amate Paintings

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends.  Today we will be making amate paintings inspired by Hispanic Heritage m...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

Today we will be making amate paintings inspired by Hispanic Heritage month!

ASC

After School Craft

Tuesday, October 1, 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:

Calling all crafty kids for Tuesday afterschool crafts! October Craft Schedule: October 1st: Coding with Ozobots October 8th: Ojos de Dios October 15th: Monster Magnet...

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
Event Details:

Calling all crafty kids for Tuesday afterschool crafts!

October Craft Schedule:

A Snap Circuit board with a circuit built on it. There are multiple noise makers built into this circuit, along with a fan.

Snap Circuits Jr.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Our Snap Circuits Jr. program offers an exciting hands-on learning experience where kids can dive into the fundamentals of circuitry in a fun and engaging way. Through interactive ...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Our Snap Circuits Jr. program offers an exciting hands-on learning experience where kids can dive into the fundamentals of circuitry in a fun and engaging way. Through interactive play, kids will:

Oneshot D&D

Tuesday, October 1, 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

Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Midtown National Night Out

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Vickery Park - Outdoor Area at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate our community and thank our Public Safety Leaders! Featuring free food, giveaways, live DJ, and community. Hosted by Midtown Improvement District and local partners.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate our community and thank our Public Safety Leaders! Featuring free food, giveaways, live DJ, and community. Hosted by Midtown Improvement District and local partners.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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.

Mental Health Matters!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

An education session about what mental health is, how it can be treated and what services are available for individuals and loved ones with mental health conditions.   P...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

An education session about what mental health is, how it can be treated and what services are available for individuals and loved ones with mental health conditions.

 

School supplies for speaking Spanish

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, October 1, 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. 

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. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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. 

GED Class

GED Class

Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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, October 1, 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. 

GED Class

GED en español

Tuesday, October 1, 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. 

Readers to Leaders class

Adult Reading Classes (Family Reading Cohort)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch. Si está interesado, llame 945-766-0804 o completar el formulario de inscri...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.

Spanish Class at White Rock Hills

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

¡Hola! Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

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

¡Hola!

Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

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.

Person walking on path

Walking Group

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Timberglen - Lobby at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities. Whether you're a seasone...

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

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities.