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Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this five-week course! American mah jongg, or mahjong, is based on the original Chinese game of mah jongg that was developed in the 1800s...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this five-week course!

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

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

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

After School Activity

Afterschool Activity - Board Games

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
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:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

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:

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

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DIY Candle Making

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Study Room at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Make it a date night, a friends outing, or a just fun craft time and make your own scented candle! Choose from a variety of delicious scents or mix and match fragrance oils to crea...

Required
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make it a date night, a friends outing, or a just fun craft time and make your own scented candle! Choose from a variety of delicious scents or mix and match fragrance oils to create your own. Each person gets 2, 4oz jar candles.  

Easy Origami Examples for Kids

Origami Oasis

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with our Children's Origami Program! Step into the captivating world of origami and embark on an enchanting journey ...

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

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with our Children's Origami Program!

Step into the captivating world of origami and embark on an enchanting journey into the ancient art of paper folding.

School supplies for speaking Spanish

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - In Library at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Book Club

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person. We meet every 4th Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link...

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

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

We meet every 4th Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.

This month we will be reading:

Voting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Primary Runoff Election

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Primary Runoff Election

Voting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online Programs
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom to&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
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 Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battl...

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 Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote.

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, May 23, 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.

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CARDboard Project and Downtown Dallas, Inc - Job Search Assistance and More

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more.  Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you mee...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Thursday, May 23, 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. 

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Baby Basics Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, 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: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
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

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

A storytime with children.

Bilingual Toddler Storytime (ASL Interpreted Session)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read! Suggested ages: 3 years and younger This session will be interpreted in ASL. Please n...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

Storytime

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime! Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Sugges...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

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

lady reading book to children

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Forest - Children's Area at Park Forest 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: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - 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