Name: Coffee and Conversation
Start: 2025-08-28T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-28T15:00:00-05:00
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Infant & Toddler

Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Adult Painting Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Brush up your creativity and dive into a colorful journey of self-expression! This painting club offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning artwork while exploring new techniq...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Brush up your creativity and dive into a colorful journey of self-expression! This painting club offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning artwork while exploring new techniques.

English Language Learning

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.Knitting, crochet, or...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Yarn Arts

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting to stitch, this bi-weekly club is the perfect place to unwind and craft. Bring your current project...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting to stitch, this bi-weekly club is the perfect place to unwind and craft.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing Table Top RPG gaming series at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available t...

Required

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

It's adventure time!

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Kid's Painting Club

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-11)

Event Details:

Ready, set, paint! Unleash creativity and learn new techniques in this fun bi-weekly painting club. Each session brings a fresh canvas and a chance to explore vibrant colors, brush...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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

Event Details:

Ready, set, paint! Unleash creativity and learn new techniques in this fun bi-weekly painting club. Each session brings a fresh canvas and a chance to explore vibrant colors, brushwork, and artistic styles.

Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day

All Day

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day.

Closing

Branches:

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch

Description:

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day.

Job Skills Class

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Economic/Workforce Development

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional settin...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.

Oneshot Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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.

English Language Learning

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Little House on the Prairie Watch Party

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this be...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Step back into simpler times with a cozy viewing of Little House on the Prairie. Relive the adventures of the Ingalls family while connecting with fellow fans of this beloved series.

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Teen

Event Details:

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week. Known for his calming and encouraging teaching style, along with...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Infant & Toddler

Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

Job Skills Class

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Economic/Workforce Development

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional settin...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Infant & Toddler

Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Classic Film Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, disco...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, discover timeless stories, and engage in lively discussions.

English Language Learning

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

Gazzle Social

All Day

Skyline - In Library at Skyline Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be di...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Enjoy an open board-game or puzzle provided by the library every first Friday of the month! Open to all library patrons, there will be a different puzzle each month that will be displayed in-house upon completion.

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.Knitting, crochet, or...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - In Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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