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Celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day)

All Day 6/10 - 6/18
Community Events

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 Juneteenth National Independence Day is officially celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the date that slavery ended in the United States with the enforcement of th...

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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Shakespeare DnD for Kids and Teens

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

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Furever Friends Adoption Event

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

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Find your furever friend at the Lakewood Branch!  This will be a chance to see adoptable animals from Dallas Animal Services and peruse local pet vendors and vets.  Same ...

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Find your furever friend at the Lakewood Branch!  This will be a chance to see adoptable animals from Dallas Animal Services and peruse local pet vendors and vets.  Same day adoptions available!

Please no outside animals!

Juneteenth 1865

Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch

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Immerse yourself in art, culture, and celebration of African American heritage. This event highlights the rich tapestry of our shared history and our ongoing commitment to empowerm...

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Immerse yourself in art, culture, and celebration of African American heritage. This event highlights the rich tapestry of our shared history and our ongoing commitment to empowerment.

Nitashia Johnson

The Beauty of South Dallas: Crafting A Community Conversation with Nitashia Johnson

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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As part of the Central Library's Juneteenth celebration, multimedia artist & educator Nitashia Johnson will discuss her efforts to "contribute, in a significant manner, to the c...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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As part of the Central Library's Juneteenth celebration, multimedia artist & educator Nitashia Johnson will discuss her efforts to "contribute, in a significant manner, to the cultural and artistic impact of the South Dallas community."

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History of Soul Food in America

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth by learning about the history of Soul Food in America.  This engaging program will explore the roots of soul food, tracing its ev...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth by learning about the history of Soul Food in America.  

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Garfield's Purrfectly Lazy Adoption Day

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch

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June 19, 2025 is National Garfield day; we wish to celebrate the many years of laughter provided to us by Garfield's creator, Jim Davis, by hosting an adoption event here at the li...

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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June 19, 2025 is National Garfield day; we wish to celebrate the many years of laughter provided to us by Garfield's creator, Jim Davis, by hosting an adoption event here at the library.

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Story Hour with NFL Player, Ja'Marcus Ingram!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

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Enjoy a special children's story hour with guest storyteller, Ja'Marcus Ingram!We are excited to welcome NFL’s Buffalo Bills player, author, and South Oak Cliff High School graduat...

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Enjoy a special children's story hour with guest storyteller, Ja'Marcus Ingram!

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The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Events

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Out on the wily windy moors of downtown Dallas?! That’s right – it’s the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, and the trend has come to the Dallas Public Library. Fans of Kate Bus...

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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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Out on the wily windy moors of downtown Dallas?! 

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