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Bricks & Books

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book. We will have different literary Lego challenges to get attendees talking about the book they re...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book.

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Leaf Lions

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means! It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend! Leaves wil...

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

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means!

It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend!

Leaves will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Play Dough Party

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

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

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

STEM Club: The Brain presented by UT Southwestern

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

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

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

the movie cover of Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Day

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice! To honor Mickey and Minnie Mouse on their 96th Birthday, we will present the 2004 classic "Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three ...

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

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice!

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Astronomy Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme.  Our ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme. 

Our November theme is: Comets

computer basics flyer. image of someone's hands on a laptop typing. text reads: Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape. E-mail or call to register. (214) 670-8443 whiterockhills@dallas.gov

Computer Tech Tutor

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navi...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

Kids Art Studio

Kids Art Studio: Corn Husk Dolls

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

LEGOS

Lego Challenge

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come together and create! Each month, will have a Lego Challenge for you to complete. Work together in a group or on your own to create a Lego masterpiece.  This month's ch...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come together and create! Each month, will have a Lego Challenge for you to complete. Work together in a group or on your own to create a Lego masterpiece. 

This month's challenge theme: Favorite Foods

NaNoWriMo Sprints

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Game Day!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!   Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel 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 Foo...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel 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.

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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 C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

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Afterschool STEAM: Make your own Parade Float!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate the upcoming holidays by using everyday materials to construct and engineer your very own Thanksgiving Pleasant Grove parade float! All materials provided! Celebra ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the upcoming holidays by using everyday materials to construct and engineer your very own Thanksgiving Pleasant Grove parade float!

All materials provided!

Switch Game Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

Strings Class

Thursday, November 21, 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!

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

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Crochet Fun!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby 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.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

All supplies will be provided.