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Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Puzzle

Community Puzzle

04/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

balloons

Oodles of Balloons Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Find all the balloons hiding around the library for a prize!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Find all the balloons hiding around the library for a prize!

Calming Corner

05/01/2024 @ 11:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

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

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

Game Day Graphic Cover

Game Day!

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Bilingual storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish.  Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

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

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish. 

Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

Afterschool Activity

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Cumbia

Colombian Cumbia Workshop Series

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of na...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of native dances such as Cumbia, San Juanero, Mapalé, popular rythms (su

Book Cover of Beautiful World, Where are You by Sally Rooney

General Book Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read? Would you like to read more but just don’t know where to start...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Mother's Day

Paint with Me: Mother's Day Edition

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy quality time and a fun, paint night with your mom or mother figure! Space is limited.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Enjoy quality time and a fun, paint night with your mom or mother figure!

Space is limited.

Paranormal Chronicles

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:
board game

Adult Board Game Night

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover a vast selection of board games catering to all tastes and skill levels. From classic favorites like Scrabble and Monopoly to modern gems like One Night Ultimate Werewolf,...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Discover a vast selection of board games catering to all tastes and skill levels. From classic favorites like Scrabble and Monopoly to modern gems like One Night Ultimate Werewolf, there's something for everyone.

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois 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. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
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. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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. 

Close up view of Chilhuly Art

Mesmerizing Faux Glass Art Craft in Chihuly's Style

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Uncover the captivating world of glass art inspired by legendary artist Dale Chihuly! Calling all young artists to delve into their creativity during this enchanting craft s...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Uncover the captivating world of glass art inspired by legendary artist Dale Chihuly!

Calling all young artists to delve into their creativity during this enchanting craft session.

Acoustic Jam Flyer

Acoustic Jam

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

Adulting 101

Adulting Class: Auto Repair

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Join us at the downtown library for a six week adulting series, featuring different speakers aid and assist adults ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Join us at the downtown library for a six week adulting series, featuring different speakers aid and assist adults of all ages on vital, real world skills.

ap literature and composition books

AP Lit Cram Sesh: Multiple Choice

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Need a little extra practice for the AP Literature exam on May 8? Come to our three cram sessions to help boost your AP Lit knowledge! This series is led by a former English teache...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Need a little extra practice for the AP Literature exam on May 8? Come to our three cram sessions to help boost your AP Lit knowledge! This series is led by a former English teacher who taught for the AP Lit exam.