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Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Español, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Afternoons: Valentine's Day Cards

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in learning how to make custom Valentine's Day cards or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends.&...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Gather your family for an afternoon of games and art! Take part in learning how to make custom Valentine's Day cards or pull up a chair to play a game with family and new friends. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Painting with the Library

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!Registrants receive a painting kit at the Polk Wisdom Branch once you arrive for the program.Supp...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit at the Polk Wisdom Branch once you arrive for the program.

Supplies

1.  9 X 12 Canvas

This event is in the "Family" group.

Papier Mache

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dallas creative collaborative organization Artstillery will lead participants in a beginner, family friendly papier mache workshop in the cartoneria style. Freely explore and exper...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Dallas creative collaborative organization Artstillery will lead participants in a beginner, family friendly papier mache workshop in the cartoneria style.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Placeholder Painting with the Library

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Saturday Movies

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Valentine's Vases

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Learn to hammer and screw as you build a lovely valentine's gift for a friend or family member using a craft kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. All children must be accompani...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn to hammer and screw as you build a lovely valentine's gift for a friend or family member using a craft kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.Explore your creative side, make new friends and learn a new yarn...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Movie Matinee: Soul

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Books & Brews: Chain-Gang All-Stars

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's Chain-Gang All-Stars. You can find a summary from Super Summary below:Chain-Gang All-Stars (2023) is a dystopian sa...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's Chain-Gang All-Stars. You can find a summary from Super Summary below:

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Coding Corner

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

💻 Learn Coding Basics ⌨️On the 1st Saturday of every month, we will have a coding class that will teach basic coding concepts and we will have small projects for attendees to work ...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

💻 Learn Coding Basics ⌨️

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.We will provide supplies; if the...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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, embroidery and sewing by special request.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.Beginners: Do not w...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

STEM and Story: "Counting on Katherine"

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

"Counting on Katherine: how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13" by Helaine Becker tells the story of the story of Katherine Johnson's whose work contributed to the success of Apollo...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

"Counting on Katherine: how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13" by Helaine Becker tells the story of the story of Katherine Johnson'

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Kid's Art Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-f...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Monthly Book Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Monthly book club: Book of the month- Behind her lives By Briana Cole

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Monthly book club: Book of the month- Behind her lives By Briana Cole

This event is in the "Family" group.

Saturday Stories-African American Folktales

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience powerful and timeless African American folktales through Toni Simmons, an award-winning storyteller, as she brings to life legends of resilience and courage, love and la...

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

Experience powerful and timeless African American folktales through Toni Simmons, an award-winning storyteller, as she brings to life legends of resilience and courage, love and laughter.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Tails and Tales

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! This event involves live animals.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

This event is in the "Family" group.

My Furry Valentine Adoption

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The community is invited to come read books and do crafts while getting to know a selection of furry valentines! Same day adoptions will be available! Take photos and snuggle ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

The community is invited to come read books and do crafts while getting to know a selection of furry valentines! 

Same day adoptions will be available! Take photos and snuggle up to some wonderful animals! 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Valentine's Sugar Scrub

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s by creating a handmade sugar scrub! In this hands-on workshop for adults, participants will learn how to craft Valentine-themed sugar scrubs using simple, nat...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s by creating a handmade sugar scrub! In this hands-on workshop for adults, participants will learn how to craft Valentine-themed sugar scrubs using simple, natural ingredients.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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. Sin tarjeta de biblio...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.