All Day

Loss of Identity by Heather Levy

All Day 4/2 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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

Poetry Scramble

All Day 4/8 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family

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

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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.

Would You Rather?

All Day 4/10 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Computer Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Would you rather have butterfly wings or a horse tail?

Vote now, near the reference desk!!

Women & Icons: Art Show & Immersive Performance Exhibit

All Day 4/22 - 4/30

Family

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Display/Exhibit Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

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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

Community Puzzle

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm

Family

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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.

12 am

Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22

Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Offsite Event

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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

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Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Assistance

9:00am - 11:00am

Family, Adult

Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Age Group: Family, Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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Parkland Community Health Plan visits to provide resource information and assistance with enrollment in SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and more.

Stories and Songs

9:30am - 10:30am

Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Children's Area

Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family.

10 am

Little Bookworms: Songs and Stories

10:30am - 11:00am

Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Family, Infant & Toddler

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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Family, Infant & Toddler

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Family, Infant & Toddler

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area

Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, 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

11 am

One on One Computer Help at BSS

11:00am - 12:00pm

Family, Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Computer Area

Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Do you need help on the computer? If so, stop by the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm!

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am

Family, Infant & Toddler

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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

Jazz Appreciation Month: Pinkston Jazz Concert

11:00am - 11:45am

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Did you know that April is Jazz Month?!
We wanted to celebrate so we invited the Pinkston Jazz band to play a Jazz concert just for you!
Bring the family and enjoy a morning of Jazz.

Audelia Road Branch @ Civil Pour

11:00am - 12:00pm

Family

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach

Event Details:

The Audelia Road Branch Library is in your community! See us at Civil Pour to get your free library card! Library cards are available for all City of Dallas residents with a valid picture ID and proof of residence.

12 pm

Mother's Day Cards Workshop

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us in making Mothers' Day cards for all the women in your life who have raised you and been a positive influence in your lives!

Día del Niño with LaMexMama!

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Family

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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.

1 pm

Keyboard Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Keyboard Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Story & Craft at Vector Brewing

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Family

Offsite Event

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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!

Build Your Own Bird Feeder

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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!

Family Fun Saturday: Spring Wreaths

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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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.

BeSMART for Kids! Firearm Safety Information and Lock Giveaway

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Family, Adult

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - In Library

Age Group: Family, Adult

Program Type: Civic Engagement

Event Details:

Please join us to learn how you can Be SMART for kids! We will be sharing secure gun storage and safety information as well as giving out free gun locks.

2 pm

Happy Birthday Will! A Celebration of William Shakespeare

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Enjoy a birthday party for the Bard, while learning Shakespeare's history, verses and stories!

Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

3 pm

Watercolor Painting: Sunbursts Edition

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Family

Required

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Get ready to paint the town red, orange, yellow, and every color of the rainbow! We'll be using watercolor paints to create stunning sunbursts that will brighten up even the cloudiest day.

After School Cinema

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

Event Details:

Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult

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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:

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!

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Find the Anime Characters!

Name: Loss of Identity by Heather Levy
Start: 2024-04-02
End: 2024-04-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

4 pm

What Fools These Mortals Be!

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come find out all about these mortals and the fairy world they have come in contact with. Learn about Shakespeare's A Midsummers Night's Dream, and some of his history and plays.

KERA Kids Presents: PBS STEM Hour- Ready Jet Go

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

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

Event Details:

We are thrilled to be partnering with PBS and KERA KIDS!

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS STEM Hour as we play space-themed games, accomplish missions, and build creative tools to help us explore the world around us.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome.

5 pm

Family Game Frenzy Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Spring Perler Bead Creations

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Need to escape the house for something FREE and FUN?

It's time for Perler bead creations at the library! Use our patterns and supplies and your imagination to create a fun seasonal work of art, for you or someone else.

Story & Craft: Don't Touch that Flower!

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.

April's Book: Don't Touch that Flower! By: Alice Hemming

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Would you rather have butterfly wings or a horse tail?

Vote now, near the reference desk!!

Find the Anime Characters!