Name: Morse Code
Start: 2025-04-23T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-23T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Park Forest Branch Library

two children sitting on floor placing beads on a string to form a necklace

Morse Code

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Learn about Samuel F.B. Morse and uncover his alphabet to produce a personalized bead bracelet.

All supplies provided; no experience required.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Learn about Samuel F.B. Morse and uncover his alphabet to produce a personalized bead bracelet.

All supplies provided; no experience required.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old

STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

After School Cinema

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm

Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch

Program Type:

Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches

Age Group:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Boardgames!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

:

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games!

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games!

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

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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!

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!

Afterschool Activity of the Week

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

:

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!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

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

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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 and you must bring your own set.

Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

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

Required

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

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

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.

Program Type:

Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches

Age Group:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Sew Much Fun with Jill: On-the-Go Disposal Bag for your Car (Part 1)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm

Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Tired of your car looking like a trash tornado hit it? Same. Let’s fix that. In April’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’re kicking off Part 1 of this two-part series where we’ll make a super cute reusable disposal bag for your car.

Required

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Tired of your car looking like a trash tornado hit it? Same. Let’s fix that. In April’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, we’re kicking off Part 1 of this two-part series where we’ll make a super cute reusable disposal bag for your car.

Karaoke en español

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch

Program Type:

Español

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Ven a compartir su voz y canta sus canciones favoritas. Escoge entre sus artistas favoritas incluyendo Tigres de Norte, Vicente Fernández, Selena y más.

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Español

Event Details:

Ven a compartir su voz y canta sus canciones favoritas. Escoge entre sus artistas favoritas incluyendo Tigres de Norte, Vicente Fernández, Selena y más.

Family Movie Night: "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest"

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

:

This month we will be enjoying a classic as we continue to think about Earth Day and how to protect our environment.

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

This month we will be enjoying a classic as we continue to think about Earth Day and how to protect our environment.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Family

:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Recommended for ages 6 and under

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch

Program Type:

Español

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Spanish language learners are welcome.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Español

Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Spanish language learners are welcome.

Acoustic Jam at the Library

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time.

Teen Knitting Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Teen (ages 13-17)

:

Come check out our Teen Knitting Night from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.!

Learn the basics to start knitting or work on personal knitting projects while meeting others with a passion for creating!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come check out our Teen Knitting Night from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.!

Learn the basics to start knitting or work on personal knitting projects while meeting others with a passion for creating!

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Dallas County Early Voting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 5:00pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Cast your early ballot for the upcoming election.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Cast your early ballot for the upcoming election.

Early Voting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 5:00pm

Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

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 (18+)

Program Type: Community & City 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/

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Online Programs

Program Type:

Seniors

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Seniors

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

:

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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City 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

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