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Career Launchpad: Computer Basics

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Drones

Come Fly With Us

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

  Ever wondered how much fun it would be to fly drones? Well..here’s your chance. Come fly with us and learn all the tricks and techniques of flying.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

 

Ever wondered how much fun it would be to fly drones? Well..here’s your chance. Come fly with us and learn all the tricks and techniques of flying.

Language Exchange

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Español, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Visit us during our monthly "Language Exchange" event where individuals eager to learn English or Spanish can come together, engaging in conversation to teach and learn from one an...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Español, English Language Learning
Event Details:

Visit us during our monthly "Language Exchange" event where individuals eager to learn English or Spanish can come together, engaging in conversation to teach and learn from one another, fostering a vibrant cultural exchange in our community.

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Meditation at the Library

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will have a meditation session for those interested in learning to relax, breathe, and focus. All are welcome!

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

We will have a meditation session for those interested in learning to relax, breathe, and focus. All are welcome!

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

Jewelry-Making Class with Dawn Franklin Designs

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional! In this class taught by local artist Dawn Franklin, students will learn the secrets of making handmade ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional!

Diamond Painting

Diamond Art For Adults

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhine...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result?

Family Cooking Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore ...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

Teen Takeover: Stained Glass Mandela Suncatchers

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens, take over the library and stretch your creativity this summer as we make Stained Glass Mandela Suncatchers. Create your own window cling to stick in your window at home or c...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teens, take over the library and stretch your creativity this summer as we make Stained Glass Mandela Suncatchers. Create your own window cling to stick in your window at home or college as we take a break from the midsummer heat. 

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Woodshop for Kids

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will have a fun time working with their child on this project.

canvas

55+ Club: Canvas Creations

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painti...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting!

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford 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: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - 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. 

Community Science Meet Up with the Perot Museum

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

2 hour-long hands-on, station-based experiences in which educators bring the supplies and materials needed for 6 stations all related to STEM learning. Here are the stations brough...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

2 hour-long hands-on, station-based experiences in which educators bring the supplies and materials needed for 6 stations all related to STEM learning. Here are the stations brought out to CSM’s:

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

sand

Family Sand Art

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family out to the library for some creative fun. Use your imagination to create a fun summer-themed sand art project. Work together or each create something indivi...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring the whole family out to the library for some creative fun. Use your imagination to create a fun summer-themed sand art project.
Work together or each create something individually.

All supplies provided. Supplies are limited.

Movie Matinee: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee! Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy a summer movie matinee!

Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Peaceful Paper Crafts

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn various paper crafts such as origami folding, zine making, and more in a quiet environment with soothing music.   Art supplies and patterns will be provided.&n...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn various paper crafts such as origami folding, zine making, and more in a quiet environment with soothing music.  


Art supplies and patterns will be provided. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

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Tabletop, Today! - "The Red Realm of Arghamar" 3/3

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It might be getting warm outside but you'll feel a chill with this special seasonal mini Mörk Borg campaign! This is our final adventure in "The Red Realm of Arghamar",  a ...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

It might be getting warm outside but you'll feel a chill with this special seasonal mini Mörk Borg campaign!

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch some great movies! Whether you like creepy crawlies or not, we bet you'll love Pixar's classic A Bug's Li...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch some great movies!

Whether you like creepy crawlies or not, we bet you'll love Pixar's classic A Bug's Life.

Central Chess Club

Central Chess Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Presenter holds a ferret in front of an audience of smiling children

All About Animals Live: Wild Adventures

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin. Start your advent...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.