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American Mahjong

Monday, October 21, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest 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: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fall Basket Making

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Fall into fun at the library! Basket making for the fall season. All supplies and instructions provided. Limited to the first 24 people. Registration is recommended.

Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Fall into fun at the library!

Basket making for the fall season. All supplies and instructions provided.

Limited to the first 24 people. Registration is recommended.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, October 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
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Quilting

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet. All supplies will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Wits

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library! (Crochet...if you must...)    

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

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

 

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

All About... Sloths!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Craft Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

October 20 is National Sloth Day! Make like a sloth and crawwwl on into the library to learn about sloths and make a fun sloth craft.

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

October 20 is National Sloth Day!

Make like a sloth and crawwwl on into the library to learn about sloths and make a fun sloth craft.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Salt Painted Spiderwebs

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

It's time to get a little spooky and this month we will create some haunting Halloween crafts. How you ever painted with salt? Now is your chance! This week we are making vibrant m...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's time to get a little spooky and this month we will create some haunting Halloween crafts. How you ever painted with salt? Now is your chance!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafty Kids: Halloween Origami

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for some fun and spooky Halloween origami! Spice up your Halloween costume with some spooky origami claws. This activity is perfect for Halloween Pranks and adds to the spo...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for some fun and spooky Halloween origami! Spice up your Halloween costume with some spooky origami claws. This activity is perfect for Halloween Pranks and adds to the spooky fun. 

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park 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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Monster Tour

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Ever wonder where the stories of your favorite monsters came from? Grab a supplied passport and join us on a four-week tour to hear a spooky story, learn about classic monsters and...

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

Ever wonder where the stories of your favorite monsters came from? Grab a supplied passport and join us on a four-week tour to hear a spooky story, learn about classic monsters and their beguiling beginnings, all October long!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Spooky Texas Tales

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come hear some Texas ghost stories. Graveyard ghost and creatures from swamps and riverbanks slink through these tales. Some humorous, some haunting; these tales guarantee thrills ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come hear some Texas ghost stories. Graveyard ghost and creatures from swamps and riverbanks slink through these tales. Some humorous, some haunting; these tales guarantee thrills and chills.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

After School Craft

Tuesday, October 22, 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:

This event is in the "Family" group.

Strings Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park 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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Oneshot D&D

Tuesday, October 22, 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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mindful Fusion

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. ...

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

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

6 Feet Under Texas with Tui Snider

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Cemeteries become open-air museums when Tui Snider takes you on a playful-but-informative tour of historic Texas burial grounds. In her photo-filled presentation, Tui shares forgot...

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

Cemeteries become open-air museums when Tui Snider takes you on a playful-but-informative tour of historic Texas burial grounds.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Acting Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, October 22, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tarot Card Design

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Tarot is a deck of playing cards that existed in Europe as early as the 14th century. Since then, Tarot has taken on a new meaning among occultists, diviners and those fascinated b...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Tarot is a deck of playing cards that existed in Europe as early as the 14th century. Since then, Tarot has taken on a new meaning among occultists, diviners and those fascinated by esoterica.