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Sweet Sounds: Keyboard Class

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Lyla in the Loop

KERA Kids Presents: Lyla in the Loop

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS KIDS Hour as we guide children through the big feelings of life through storytelling, guided breathing exercises, and hands-on mindfulness activitie...

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

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS KIDS Hour as we guide children through the big feelings of life through storytelling, guided breathing exercises, and hands-on mindfulness activities like a self-portrait to develop a positive self-image. T

Family Movie Night: "Encanto"

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A family movie all about family. As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism.  You will have a chance to build your own fam...

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

A family movie all about family. As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, immerse yourself in the tradition of magical realism. 

"Ay Mija" by Christine Suggs Author Talk

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have invited local author, Christine Suggs to discuss their recently published graphic novel, Ay Mija. We will begin Q&A at 6:...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we have invited local author, Christine Suggs to discuss their recently published graphic novel, Ay Mija.

Book Club

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person. Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link. This month we will be reading:  I wil...

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

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.

This month we will be reading: 

Community Conversations

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

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Knitflix and Chill: Open Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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 "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

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Keyboard Class

Thursday, September 26, 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:

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.

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Guitar Class

Thursday, September 26, 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.

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Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring you...

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

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

Check Mate!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategy, tactics and mental prowess? Join us for a beginners chess workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of the game, shar...

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

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategy, tactics and mental prowess?

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Disney Button Pin Bonanza: Kids' Craft

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Children's Area at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Step into a world of enchantment at Button Magic: Disney Delights for Kids! Join us for a whimsical evening where adults can channel their inner child and create magical Disney-the...

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Step into a world of enchantment at Button Magic: Disney Delights for Kids! Join us for a whimsical evening where adults can channel their inner child and create magical Disney-themed buttons.

Keyboard Class

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Common Threads

What's Cooking at Dallas West?

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s get cooking!  Common Threads is partnering with the Dallas Public Library to host cooking classes for families. For those who want to broaden their culinary skills to...

Required
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Let’s get cooking! 

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Violin Class

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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Nancy Drew Mystery

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Calling all teenage detectives and sleuths! Are you ready to put on your detective hats and solve a thrilling Nancy Drew mystery? Join us for an adventure like no other. Immerse...

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all teenage detectives and sleuths! Are you ready to put on your detective hats and solve a thrilling Nancy Drew mystery? Join us for an adventure like no other.

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What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will fi...

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

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Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.    Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite cha...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

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White Rock Hills Book Club - Demon Cooperhead

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

    Please join us in a evening discussion about this month's selection... Demon Cooperhead by Barbara Kingsolver   WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE ...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

 

Please join us in a evening discussion about this month's selection...

Demon Cooperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

 

That's Sew Creative

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative".  Sewing workshops with a emphasis on creativity and empowering individuals,  while enabling us to bring the...

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative".  Sewing workshops with a emphasis on creativity and empowering individuals,  while enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly to the community. The beginner worksho

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Chair Yoga

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes. Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more ...

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

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Chair Yoga

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Chair yoga is designed for folks 55 years and above.  The benefits of the classes are:  improve balance flexibility strength  an over all sense of wel...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Chair yoga is designed for folks 55 years and above. 

The benefits of the classes are: 

Sweet Sounds: Guitar Class

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Crafternoon: Frida Inspired Portraits

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A celebration of diversity, creativity, and self-expression, this engaging and empowering craft activity invites participants of all ages to explore the iconic style and spirit of ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A celebration of diversity, creativity, and self-expression, this engaging and empowering craft activity invites participants of all ages to explore the iconic style and spirit of Frida Kahlo as they create their own unique portrait inspired by th