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That's Sew Creative: Sewing Classes

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative." These sewing workshops emphasize creativity and empower individuals, enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative." These sewing workshops emphasize creativity and empower individuals, enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly to the community.

Wilkinson Center Adult Education & Workforce Training

English as a Second Language Course / Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

English as a Second Language Classes are every Saturday. Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma Las clases son todos los Sábados.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.
computer class

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

tech help

Computer Tutor

Saturday, August 10, 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.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Dallas Folk Music Society Meet-up and Jam Session

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary fa...

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

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Saturday, August 10, 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.

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

El Centro Toastmasters Club Meeting

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a cl...

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

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!   *Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

 

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Olympic Watch Party

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics.  As the games wind do...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics. 

Olympic Watch Party

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics.  As the games wind do...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom E (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics. 

Painting with the Library

Painting with the Library

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience! Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time! Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch. If you d...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

Lace being made on tools

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, August 10, 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!  

BHT

Big Heart Theater

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs Today will be brainstorming characters, plot, them, and music styles! SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

Today will be brainstorming characters, plot, them, and music styles!

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

 

Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class

Saturday, August 10, 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.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, August 10, 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.

Craft Saturdays Cover Graphic

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, August 10, 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.

A variety of yarn displayed.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, August 10, 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.

Friendship Force of Dallas

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 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 - Classroom 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
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

Strings Class Cover Graphic

Strings Class

Saturday, August 10, 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.