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Loss of Identity by Heather Levy

All Day 4/2 - 4/30
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A surreal journey through the many facets of identity using painting, film, sculpture, and music. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A surreal journey through the many facets of identity using painting, film, sculpture, and music.  ...
poetry scramble with falling, jumbled multicolor letters

Poetry Scramble

All Day 4/8 - 4/30
Preston Royal - Exhibit Space at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

It's National Poetry Month! Each April we celebrate poets and their craft.  With this Poetry Scramble Wall, we celebrate and showcase the work of Ada Limón, the curren

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
It's National Poetry Month! Each April we celebrate poets and their craft.  With this Poetry Scramble Wall, we celebrate and showcase the work of Ada Limón, the current U.S. National Poet Laureate.  Our Poetry Scramble Wall conta...

JOINT ELECTION EARLY VOTING

All Day 4/22 - 4/30
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org  April 22 –26, 2024 Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM ...

Women & Icons: Art Show & Immersive Performance Exhibit

All Day 4/22 - 4/30
Vickery Park - Display/Exhibit Area at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A 12 part photo and collage series with women and female identifying artists/models/actors that creates space to play with icons and iconography, high glamour, art movements and ic

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Display/Exhibit Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Event Details:
A 12 part photo and collage series with women and female identifying artists/models/actors that creates space to play with icons and iconography, high glamour, art movements and iconic ideas.  It seeks to share and amplify women’s voices and con...
Puzzle

Community Puzzle

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am to 04/27/2024 @ 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. ...

Early Voting

All Day 4/23 - 5/3
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Joint Election   Early Voting   Date(s) Day of the week

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Purpose of Meeting
Saturday, May 4, 2024 Joint Election   Early Voting   Date(s) Day of the week Time   April 22-26 ...
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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 from...

Voting

Saturday, April 27, 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/ ...

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient For more information about t

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:
Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient For more information about the Wilkinson Center visit: www.wilkinsoncenter.org ...

Women & Icons: Art Show Reception

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Step into a world of creativity and empowerment as we showcase the incredible talents of female artists and performers with Artist- Kristin Colaneri. Explore captivating artwork

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Event Details:
Step into a world of creativity and empowerment as we showcase the incredible talents of female artists and performers with Artist- Kristin Colaneri. Explore captivating artworks, mingle with the curator, and immerse yourself in unforgettable perf...
computer class

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, April 27, 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.  ...
Three tween-age kids, two girls and one boy, show off their maker skills as a robot hovers above them. The text reads: Dallas Young Makers Club - Fun, Free hands-on workshops for kids. Choose your track: Robotics: Build a robot. Computing: Make a computer using Raspberry Pi. Art: Create a zine, comic or book. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dallas Young Makers Club!

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club! Learn how to: Build a

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club! Learn how to: Build a real robot with LEGO Make a computer with Raspberry Pi Create a u...
Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:
 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido. Regíst...
Bookmarks

DIY Handmade Bookmarks

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come and make a one-of-a-kind bookmark! You can draw your favorite patterns or write warm wishes to create your own beautiful creation using unfinished wood bookmarks.

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Come and make a one-of-a-kind bookmark! You can draw your favorite patterns or write warm wishes to create your own beautiful creation using unfinished wood bookmarks. ...
Yellow Clay Pot with Plant

Paint and Plant (Part 2)

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The journey continues in our two-part series, Paint and Plant! Part 2 is all about nurturing and growing your very own green friends. Join us for a delightful afternoon of painting

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The journey continues in our two-part series, Paint and Plant! Part 2 is all about nurturing and growing your very own green friends. Join us for a delightful afternoon of painting, movie-watching, and planting. Begin by adding the finishing touch...

Día del Niño with LaMexMama!

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with LaMexMama! We will make a festive craft designed to engage children and families in creative activities that honor Mexican culture an

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with LaMexMama! We will make a festive craft designed to engage children and families in creative activities that honor Mexican culture and traditions.  “Día del Niño with LaMexMama!" is supporte...
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Guitar Class

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for ...

Story & Craft at Vector Brewing

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Outreach
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft! This months' book: "Don't Touch That Flower!" by: Alice Hemming. A fantasti

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
Event Details:
The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Vector Brewing for a story and craft! This months' book: "Don't Touch That Flower!" by: Alice Hemming. A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief....
English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B 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 - Study Room B
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.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido. Regístrese dura...
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Jazz Becuzz Poetry Workshop

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

In recognition of National Poetry Month, the group Jazz Becuzz will present a poetry workshop. This will be an encouraging and interactive workshop that focuses on the powe

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
In recognition of National Poetry Month, the group Jazz Becuzz will present a poetry workshop. This will be an encouraging and interactive workshop that focuses on the power of words and community connections. This program is presented by ...
SSG

The Dallas County Master Gardener's Association Presents: Small Spaces Gardening with Barbara Gollman

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the world of small-space gardening with Barbara Gollman of the Dallas County Master Gardener's Association!  Uncover innovative techniques for cultivating a thrivin

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Explore the world of small-space gardening with Barbara Gollman of the Dallas County Master Gardener's Association!  Uncover innovative techniques for cultivating a thriving garden in even the tightest spaces, from vertical gardens to contain...
bird feeder

Build Your Own Bird Feeder

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Is your family looking to connect with nature? Looking for a family friendly creative project? The Build Your Own Bird Feeder program is just for you! Gather your family for a hand

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Is your family looking to connect with nature? Looking for a family friendly creative project? The Build Your Own Bird Feeder program is just for you! Gather your family for a hands-on experience crafting a bird feeder while enjoying the outdoors and...
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Family Fun Saturday: Spring Wreaths

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! This month we're celebrating Spring by creating our own unique wreaths! Using cardboard wreath bases we'll build w

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family! This month we're celebrating Spring by creating our own unique wreaths! Using cardboard wreath bases we'll build wreaths out of paper flowers and/or bugs, ribbon, and more.   ...
Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st 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 - Auditorium (1st 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. ...