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Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Renner Frankford Branch Book Club and stack of books

Renner Frankford Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In January, we will meet at the regular time - The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:45 - 7:00 pm.  Beginning in February 2024, the book club moves to it's new day and t...

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

In January, we will meet at the regular time - The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:45 - 7:00 pm. 

CitySquare Health

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

CitySquare Health Insurance.  Certified health navigators can assist you in enrolling in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and other Texas benefits.

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

CitySquare Health Insurance.  Certified health navigators can assist you in enrolling in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and other Texas benefits.

English class.

English Language Learning

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek 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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - 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. 

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx....

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Career Launch Pad

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

English class.

English Language Learning

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen 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: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
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

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff 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: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - 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. 

English class.

English Language Learning - Basic

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!  Clases gratis de ingl...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

GED Class

GED Class

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

GED Class

GED en español

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning, GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identific...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

 

 

COD Sanitation dept

The 411 of Sanitation for Seniors

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Have an issue or question for Sanitation Department? Want to hear about the latest initiatives? The City of Dallas Sanitation Dept. will host an info session where patrons ask q...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Have an issue or question for Sanitation Department? Want to hear about the latest initiatives?

The City of Dallas Sanitation Dept. will host an info session where patrons ask questions and find out information. 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Wednesday, September 18, 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. 

Music with Karate Dance Party

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

A highly interactive live music dance party for kids and their grownups with Mr. Gene from The Que Pastas.  Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

A highly interactive live music dance party for kids and their grownups with Mr. Gene from The Que Pastas. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!  Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.   Participation o...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.  

Toddler Storytime Graphic

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Toddler Olympics

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Go for the gold! Challenge your toddler’s gross motor skills in a variety of movement activities based on Olympic events.  Each Wednesday during September we'll have a pair...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Go for the gold! Challenge your toddler’s gross motor skills in a variety of movement activities based on Olympic events. 

Bilingual Storytime Hora De Cuentos Dallas Public Library

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Spanish storytime! Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to ...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Spanish storytime!

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

Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Children's Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

toddler storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

health class

Health & Nutrition Classes

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

The YMCA Health coach will be visiting the library weekly to offer seminars and one on one sessions to provide information to the community to better manage their personal health! ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The YMCA Health coach will be visiting the library weekly to offer seminars and one on one sessions to provide information to the community to better manage their personal health!

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(Em)powerment Pop-Up

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance. Both Dallas based nonprofits focus on bridging...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Small Terra Cotta Pots

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get Creative with a local pottery artisan! Learn how to make small terra cotta pots and decorate them in various ways to add a personal touch to your plants and home décor. Find yo...

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

Get Creative with a local pottery artisan! Learn how to make small terra cotta pots and decorate them in various ways to add a personal touch to your plants and home décor.