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Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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!  

Friendship Force of Dallas

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Friendship Force of Dallas is chartered by Friendship Force International for the purpose of promoting the Friendship Force mission in a local community or region by organizing gr...

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Friendship Force of Dallas is chartered by Friendship Force International for the purpose of
promoting the Friendship Force mission in a local community or region by organizing groups to

Paper Plane Factory

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever thrown a paper plane only for it to crash into the ground? Learn why paper airplanes can glide across the room and what styles have been created. Then try different t...

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

Have you ever thrown a paper plane only for it to crash into the ground? Learn why paper airplanes can glide across the room and what styles have been created.

DFW Bookmakers: Journal Making

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun and...

Required
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come
together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun
and a safe atmosphere to express oneself.

Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class

Saturday, July 13, 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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades ...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

clay art painting

Clay Art (Painting)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Return for a painting party and watch your dried clay pieces come to life! Dive into a palette of vibrant colors as you add your unique touch to each creation. Take home a unique c...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Return for a painting party and watch your dried clay pieces come to life! Dive into a palette of vibrant colors as you add your unique touch to each creation. Take home a unique clay masterpiece that is like no other!

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Craft Saturdays

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?  Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame. We will provide supplies; if there's a ...

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

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Crafternoon: Yarn Sea Turtles

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Dip a toe into the captivating life of a sea turtle with this yarn craft hosted by the Dallas Public Library...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Reading

Dallas West Reading Party

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Book! We're carving out some space for bookworms! Bring your current read - or that book you've been meaning to get to - and curl up with other readers...

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

B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Book!

Senior Event: Photography w/ Alex Cely

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize your photo taking skills on your phone with Artist, Alex Cely who will be presenting a photography workshop in which participants will be taught how to use th...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize your photo taking skills on your phone with Artist, Alex Cely who will be presenting a photography workshop in which participants will be taught how to use the options on a mobile device to create excellent quality audiovisua

Professor Brainius stands behind a desk filled with science equipment

The Professor Brainius Show

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Make science fun with Professor Brainus! Participate in exciting experiments that use music and technology to reinforce scientific concepts and encourage kids to enjoy science.&nbs...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make science fun with Professor Brainus! Participate in exciting experiments that use music and technology to reinforce scientific concepts and encourage kids to enjoy science. 

computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

A variety of yarn displayed.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado. Es la oportunid...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

A yellow board game with white circle paths for game pieces to follow around the board. A yellow and a red pawn-shaped piece are in the foreground. Groups of four green and four purple pieces are blurry in the background.

Family Fun Game Fest

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Looking for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and quality family time? Look no further! This is where families of all ages can come together to play, strategize, and ...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Looking for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and quality family time? Look no further! This is where families of all ages can come together to play, strategize, and bond over classic and modern board games. 

Strings Class Cover Graphic

Strings Class

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Bridgerton Ball Cover Graphic

Bridgerton Ball

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dearest Gentle Reader, Prepare yourselves for an evening of unparalleled delight and Regency revelry at none other than the Dallas Public Library's Bridgerton Inspired Ball! Yes...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dearest Gentle Reader,

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

Literacy Center classes

All Day
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Technology 1x1 Help Cover Graphic

Creative Launchpad: Technology 1x1 Help

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff. We're here to help!    You must register with the staff for ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Español, Technology
Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer, with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

 

You must register with the staff for a spot. 

Craft Lounge: Adult Crafting Time

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative!...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative! 

purple and pink 80s murder invitation

80s Murder Mystery

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you a mystery fan? Do you often figure out who the murderer is before your favorite PI? Use your detective skills to solve a totally gnarly murder.  

Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Are you a mystery fan? Do you often figure out who the murderer is before your favorite PI? Use your detective skills to solve a totally gnarly murder.  

smart

Bookmaking and Mixed Media Journal Workshop

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This wonderful workshop will bring bookmaking to the community.  All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations! Este maravilloso taller traerá la f...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This wonderful workshop will bring bookmaking to the community. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Este maravilloso taller traerá la fabricación de libros a la comunidad.