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Paper Hydrangeas

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for this fun paper craft where we will be making paper hydrangeas.    Ven y participa en esta divertida manualidad con papel donde estaremos haciendo horten...

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

Join us for this fun paper craft where we will be making paper hydrangeas. 

 

Ven y participa en esta divertida manualidad con papel donde estaremos haciendo hortensias de papel.

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 5, 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. 

Family Crafternoon: Geometric Art

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time crafter, our staff will guide you through the process, providing tips and inspiration along the way. So gather your loved ones, rol...

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

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time crafter, our staff will guide you through the process, providing tips and inspiration along the way.

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 5, 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. 

Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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 - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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!

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Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, October 5, 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.

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th 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 - Hamon Training Room (5th 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.

Games

Park Forest Game Day!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come join the Park Forest Regulars as we enjoy the monthly Game Day!

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join the Park Forest Regulars as we enjoy the monthly Game Day!

Movie Matinee: Inside Out 2

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the family for a free afternoon movie!

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

Bring the family for a free afternoon movie!

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades ...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Books & Brews - All Boys Aren't Blue

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue. Here is a Super Summary summary:  All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto (2020) is a young adul...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue. Here is a Super Summary summary: 

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
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 - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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.

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Craft Saturdays

Saturday, October 5, 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.

Crafternoon STEM: Wax Resist Art

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Learn about science and engineering by creating fall-themed resist art. In this craft, you will le...

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

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Family Gaming

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as we explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages. Whether you're a strategic mastermi...

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

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as we explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages.

STEM and Story: "Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa"

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

"Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa" by Jeanette Winter tells the story of Wangari Maathai who started the Green Belt movement in Kenya in 1977. This afte...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

"Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa" by Jeanette Winter tells the story of Wangari Maathai who started the Gre

Magic the Gathering!!

R.L. Stine Day!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Reader beware...you're in for a scare!  Join us at the Youth Discovery Center to celebrate the birthday of the King of Children's horror, R.L. Stine! Whether you grew up ge...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Reader beware...you're in for a scare! 

A variety of yarn displayed.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, October 5, 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.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

child laying on a bed reading to a corgi

Tails and Tales: Read to a Therapy Dog

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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 6-11)
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.

Blackout and Erasure Poetry Workshop

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come join us at the J Erik Jonsson Central Library every Sunday in October at 1 pm as we use a little hocus-pocus and prestidigitation to create blackout poetry. We will look in ou...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come join us at the J Erik Jonsson Central Library every Sunday in October at 1 pm as we use a little hocus-pocus and prestidigitation to create blackout poetry.

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Monsters Club

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join famous monster hunter Van Helising on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, dragons, witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it c...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Teen Spot (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join famous monster hunter Van Helising on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, dragons, witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found, and most importantly, how to defeat it.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

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Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/7 - 10/12
Skillman Southwestern - In Library at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by t...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!