Upcoming Events

Name: The American Revolution Experience Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Exhibit

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Dallas Folk Music Society Meet-up and Jam Session

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch

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Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary fa...

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

Betrayal of Justice: A Buffalo Soldier Story Documentary Screening and Q&A

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were ex...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were executed in 1917 in the aftermath of a tragedy at Camp Logan in Houst

Community Closet

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch

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The Oak Lawn Branch Library's Community Closet offers free clothing, shoes, and accessories to anyone in need, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for gender-affirm...

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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The Oak Lawn Branch Library's Community Closet offers free clothing, shoes, and accessories to anyone in need, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for gender-affirming apparel.

MLK 50th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library's 50th birthday with food, music, and community! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch 50th Birthday Celebration is supported i...

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library's 50th birthday with food, music, and community!

Sci-fi After Dark: A Fallout-Themed Geek Night at The Library

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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"WOW! Attention Vault Dwellers, set the world on fire at our epic journey into the post-apocalyptic world of tomorrow! Test your wits and get your kicks with our fun waste...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 194

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"WOW! Attention Vault Dwellers, set the world on fire at our epic journey into the post-apocalyptic world of tomorrow!

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English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

GED Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

GED Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

Knit Wits

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Seniors

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Fretz Park - In Library

Registration

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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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.

Quilting

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Registration

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

Senior Scam Prevention presented by DPD

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Seniors

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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Presented by the Dallas Police Department, learn about frequent scam attempts that threaten the senior population and ways to recognize and protect yourself against them.

English Conversation / Ingles Conversación

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

One on One - Computer Assistance

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult

Prairie Creek - Computer Area

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology

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One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

3:15pm - 3:45pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Kleberg-Rylie - In Library

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

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.

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Vickery Park - Auditorium

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Afterschool Snacks

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 100

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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.

Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Prairie Creek - In Library

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - In Library

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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.

Crafternoon: Pasta Ornaments

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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It might be colder outside, but you can warm up inside and do a fun craft while you are at it! This month's frosty crafts are sure to please and be a fun afternoon out of the cold.

LEGO Laboratory

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Flex your engineering skills and creative muscles with building bricks!

Each month will have a different theme.

All LEGOs provided.

Let's Read: A Chapter-Book Book Club for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Calling all chapter book readers who want to share their love of reading with like-minded friends!

Read a chapter book with November's monthly theme, and discuss it at this meeting.

STEAM: Straw Rocket Launcher

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Arcadia Park - Exhibit Space

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Exhibit Space

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Get ready for lift off!

Join us for this fun STEAM activity as we use a template from NASA to build our very own paper rockets!

Prepárate para el despegue!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Dallas West - In Library

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - In Library

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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.

Guitar Class

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Family

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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