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Computer Tutor

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only. ...
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sidewalk Chalk Art

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to life and adorn the library's outdoor sidewalk with colorful chalk art made by you! Let your creativity run wild amidst the fresh air and beautiful surroun

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Bring your imagination to life and adorn the library's outdoor sidewalk with colorful chalk art made by you! Let your creativity run wild amidst the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of your local White Rock Hills library.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Nancy Drew Mystery

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 yourself in a thrilling Nancy Drew mystery as you explore clues, deci...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movies at Dallas West: Napoleon Dynamite

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

A rural high-school misfit who lives with an equally odd family helps his oddball friend run for class president. This movie is rated PG. Viewers are encouraged to bring thei

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A rural high-school misfit who lives with an equally odd family helps his oddball friend run for class president. This movie is rated PG. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a drink with a lid.  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner D&D

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

An introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons. Includes character creation tips and a beginner-friendly campaign! 

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
An introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons. Includes character creation tips and a beginner-friendly campaign!  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Generations United

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Engaging participants by use of group activities to open the floor for building understanding and bonding amongst each other. Perfect for those seeking a community to be a part of.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Engaging participants by use of group activities to open the floor for building understanding and bonding amongst each other. Perfect for those seeking a community to be a part of. Regardless of being an introvert or an extrovert, you'll find yoursel...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Squeegee Art

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity through the mesmerizing world

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Unleash your creativity through the mesmerizing world of squeegee art. Dive into a unique hands-on artistic experience that ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting Workshop with Eva Azul \ Taller de Pintura con Eva Azul

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You don't have to be Picasso to be an artist with us! Local artist Eva Azul will guide participants step by step in creating a fantastic painting. Supplies are limited on a first-c

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
You don't have to be Picasso to be an artist with us! Local artist Eva Azul will guide participants step by step in creating a fantastic painting. Supplies are limited on a first-come-first-serve basis. This program is provided by the Oak Cliff Cu...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Everything Everywhere All at Once Screening

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Stop in for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once and leave with your own googly eye rock! When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Stop in for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once and leave with your own googly eye rock! When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dan...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Dallas Black Dance Theater: Encore!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

DBDT: Encore! will be performing “Spiritual Suite”. The audience will go on a spiritual journey of faith, strife, endurance and jubilee. They will be transported to the past, re

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:
DBDT: Encore! will be performing “Spiritual Suite”. The audience will go on a spiritual journey of faith, strife, endurance and jubilee. They will be transported to the past, relish in the present, and gaze into a brighter future full of hope and ...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, May 18, 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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga

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:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas West Book Club: Memorial by Bryan Washington

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This Month's Selection: Memorial by Bryan Washington Benson and Mike are two young guys who live together in Houston. Mike is a Japanese American chef at a Mexican restaurant an

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
This Month's Selection: Memorial by Bryan Washington Benson and Mike are two young guys who live together in Houston. Mike is a Japanese American chef at a Mexican restaurant and Benson's a Black day care teacher, and they've been together for a f...
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Japan-in-a-Suitcase: School Life in Japan presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Who cleans Japanese schools? Why isn’t there a cafeteria in most schools? Prepare for an exciting exploration of Japanese school life! Discover fascinating insights through

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Who cleans Japanese schools? Why isn’t there a cafeteria in most schools? Prepare for an exciting exploration of Japanese school life! Discover fascinating insights through a presentation of school items, learn to count to ten, and write simpl...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Flower Bouquets Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this sculpture workshop, participants will create floral bouquets using painting medium and 3D elements. We will be led by local artist and educator Juan Cruz. This workshop

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
In this sculpture workshop, participants will create floral bouquets using painting medium and 3D elements. We will be led by local artist and educator Juan Cruz. This workshop is made possible by the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art is for Everyone! Yellow Flower Painting

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come paint a bright yellow flower

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come paint a bright yellow flower ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Be Your Own Artist: Craft Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Craft Party!- Get ready for Summer by joining us for a Craft Party! We will provide art supplies and you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Craft Party!- Get ready for Summer by joining us for a Craft Party! We will provide art supplies and you provide the imagination. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information. Parti...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting Without Paintbrushes

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Can you create your own masterpiece without using a paintbrush? Bring your creativity and imagination with you as we paint, without using a paintbrush. All supplies will be provide

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Can you create your own masterpiece without using a paintbrush? Bring your creativity and imagination with you as we paint, without using a paintbrush. All supplies will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tabletop, Today!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Like Zoinks gang! It looks like we got a mystery on our hands this May, and it’s going to take a group of brave investigators to sort out this hijinks heavy mess. Do you think y

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Like Zoinks gang! It looks like we got a mystery on our hands this May, and it’s going to take a group of brave investigators to sort out this hijinks heavy mess. Do you think you have what it takes to hop in the Mystery Machine and take on the ro...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Written Word: A History

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The written word goes back many thousands of years, and Certified Archivist Brandon Murray will discuss that "storied" history, citing examples from the Dallas Public Library's Fin

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The written word goes back many thousands of years, and Certified Archivist Brandon Murray will discuss that "storied" history, citing examples from the Dallas Public Library's Fine Books Collection.  The journey will continue with modern exampl...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.  All are welcome to enjoy the music!   ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Mania: Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could po

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. This movie...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Saturday Game Days

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing game day at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available to all patrons, and

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing game day at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available to all patrons, and welcoming to all skill levels. Players are encouraged to grab their fr...
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family cinema time: Abominable

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A teenager and her friends go on a quest to reunite a Yeti with his family.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A teenager and her friends go on a quest to reunite a Yeti with his family. ...