Name: Interstellar Shades by Christii J
Start: 2024-11-12
End: 2024-11-27
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/12 - 11/27

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.

Dementia Care Warriors Photo Exhibit

11/18/2024 @ 12:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm

Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space at Polk-Wisdom Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community.

Fashion in Process - Works from the Bergdorf Goodman Archives

11/22/2024 @ 12:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 4:00pm

Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library acquired the Bergdorf Goodman Archives in the early 2010s. The company had merged with Dallas based department store Neiman Marcus in the 1980s. Man...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library acquired the Bergdorf Goodman Archives in the early 2010s. The company had merged with Dallas based department store Neiman Marcus in the 1980s.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/25/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 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.

Walking Group

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

cute animals, panda, giraffe, sheep, elephant and lion.

Alphabet Animals

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Infant & Toddler

Event Details:

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting. We will go through the alphabet with an animal corresponding to the letter of the week and each craft is de...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Crochet for a Cause

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community. Participants will be transforming ordinary plastic grocery bags into durable and weather-resistant...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Senior Canvas Painting

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas. image courtesy of adobe

Required

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas.

image courtesy of adobe

American Mahjong

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others! Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 60

Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

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!

Grauwyler Gaming

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off ...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

Movie of the Week

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Crafternoon

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-11)

Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression! ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

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!

Strings Class

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois 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: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

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!

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

NaNoWriMo Sprints

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Teen

Event Details:

Stay on top of your NaNoWriMo word count with our weekly sprints (timed bursts of focused writing). Bring your work-in-progress and we'll keep track of the time so you can focus on...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Stay on top of your NaNoWriMo word count with our weekly sprints (timed bursts of focused writing). Bring your work-in-progress and we'll keep track of the time so you can focus on your writing.

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!American mah jongg, or mahjong, is based on the original Chinese game of mah jongg that was developed in the 1800s. Th...

Cancelled

Required

Cancelled

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

CANCELLED Recipe Swap-Up

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes. CANCELLED ...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

CANCELLED BECAUSE WE CLOSE EARLY.

CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest 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: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - In Library

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.

Dementia Care Warriors Photo Exhibit

All Day

Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space at Polk-Wisdom Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community.

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/30 - 12/14

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.

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