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Apes With Anxiety--Baboon fighting with astronaut

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, I...

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

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

A Progress Pride flag ripples in the wind against a blue sky.

Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.      EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   R...

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

 

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements. 

 

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

At a kitchen table, a pre-teen girl adds salt to a bowl of beaten eggs. Her father stands next to her indicating to add "just a pinch."

In the Kitchen With Dallas Public Library

All Day 6/15 - 7/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons....

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

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons.

Calming Corner

06/20/2024 @ 11:00am to 07/03/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

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

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

06/24/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/29/2024 @ 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.

Literacy Center classes

All Day
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
love painting

LOVE Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Is this our hardest scavenger hunt yet? You decide! Come in anytime during open hours to find all the different LOVE's hiding around the library. Find all 16 for a prize!

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

Is this our hardest scavenger hunt yet? You decide! Come in anytime during open hours to find all the different LOVE's hiding around the library. Find all 16 for a prize!

Central Library Tour: Creative Spaces

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Central Library - Heritage Lab (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Take a tour of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library's Creative Spaces! Learn more about the spaces, and services provided in the library's three makerspaces. Tour schedule: Me...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Heritage Lab (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Take a tour of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library's Creative Spaces! Learn more about the spaces, and services provided in the library's three makerspaces.

Tour schedule:

Meet on the 8th floor

CitySquare Health

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

CitySquare Health Insurance.  Certified health navigators can assist you in enrolling in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and other Texas benefits.

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

CitySquare Health Insurance.  Certified health navigators can assist you in enrolling in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and other Texas benefits.

Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
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 Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battl...

Cancelled
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 Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote.

Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. D...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Walking Group

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Timberglen - Lobby at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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, Seniors
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.

English class.

English Language Learning

Wednesday, June 26, 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

Wednesday, June 26, 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

Career Launch Pad

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

 

Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Love to knit? Always wanted to learn? No matter your skill level, we'd love to see you. Use our needles and yarn, or bring your own!

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

Love to knit? Always wanted to learn? No matter your skill level, we'd love to see you. Use our needles and yarn, or bring your own!

Oak Cliff Veggie Project

Oakcliff VeggieProject Nutrition Presentation

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Attention all seniors, join us at the Lancaster Kiest branch as Oakcliff Veggie Project comes and does presentation on nutrition and wellness.  Get free produce at the end of ...

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Attention all seniors, join us at the Lancaster Kiest branch as Oakcliff Veggie Project comes and does presentation on nutrition and wellness.  Get free produce at the end of the event!

Police Reading

Summer Reading With DPD!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch as DPD officer read story books for children, during the month of June.  This is a great opportunity for the public to interact with poli...

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster-Kiest branch as DPD officer read story books for children, during the month of June.  This is a great opportunity for the public to interact with police officers.

English class

English Language Learning

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!  Clases gratis de ingl...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

English class

English Language Learning

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff 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: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - 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. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen 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: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
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

Wednesday, June 26, 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. 

GED Class

Miercoles - GED en español / Saturday - English Language Learning

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning, GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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 ...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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.

Texas Workforce

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Lobby at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Texas Workforce Commission provides resources and tips to build a strong workforce in Texas.

Polk-Wisdom - Lobby
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Texas Workforce Commission provides resources and tips to build a strong workforce in Texas.