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Name: The Bias Inside Us: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition
Start: 2024-07-25
End: 2024-08-25
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Branches	J. Erik Jonsson Central Library											Forest Green Branch	Fretz Park Branch	Highland Hills Branch		Lakewood Branch	Martin Luther King, Jr.		North Oak Cliff Branch	Park Forest Branch	Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch	Pleasant Grove Branch		Preston Royal Branch	Renner Frankford Branch	Skillman Southwestern Branch	Vickery Park Branch			Community Events
Rooms	Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)	Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)	Central Library - Dallas West Room (1st Floor)	Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)	Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor)	Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)	Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)	Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)	Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)	Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)	Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)	Forest Green - In Library	Fretz Park - In Library	Highland Hills - Computer Area	Highland Hills - Exhibit Space	Lakewood - Auditorium	Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2	Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area	North Oak Cliff - Auditorium	Park Forest - Computer Area	Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area	Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater	Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B	Preston Royal - Puzzle Area	Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot	Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium	Vickery Park - Auditorium	Vickery Park - Classroom 1	Vickery Park - Study Room A	No room assigned
All Day		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. The Bias Inside Us: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition All Day 7/25 - 8/25 Family, Teen, Adult This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement Event Details: Visit the Smithsonian at the library, with a traveling exhibition on the science of bias! Bias is defined as a preference or prejudice and it lives inside us all. If you're human, you're biased.								This event is in the "Adult" group. Exhibition by Cubby 07/05/2024 @ 9:00pm - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Discover a world of creativity and expression, showcasing the works of talented artist Cubby. Join us for an immersive journey through diverse styles and mediums, from abstract to realism.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Pride In Print All Day 6/1 - 9/28 Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Come celebrate Pride by viewing our Pride In Print exhibit on display on the 7th floor J.													This event is in the "Family" group. Community Jigsaw Puzzle 08/19/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/24/2024 @ 5:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Bulk Trash Drop-off Service All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot Age Group: Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured Event Details: In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend					This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. That's Sew Creative - Learn to Sew at the Library! All Day 7/20 - 9/30 Teen, Adult, Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Community Events Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details:
9:00am																							This event is in the "Adult" group. GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center 9:00am - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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			This event is in the "Family" group. Book Sale! 9:00am - 3:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, English Language Learning Event Details: It's time for the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends' Book Sale!
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10:00am												This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Forest Green Tabletop Brigade 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - In Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!			This event is in the "Adult" group. Voter Registration Info Table 10:00am - 2:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space Age Group: Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: A representative working with Dallas County will be here helping out with Voter Registration		This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12 10:00am - 12:00pm School Age (ages 6-11), Teen This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr. Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Career Launch Pad 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Career LaunchPad 10:00am - 4:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.						This event is in the "Seniors" group. That's Sew Creative: Sewing Classes 10:00am - 12:00pm Seniors Required This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative." These sewing workshops emphasize creativity and empower individuals, enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly to the community.			This event is in the "Adult" group. Addictive Books at Union: Our Hideous Progeny 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Community Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. This month's read: Ou
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10:30am																												This event is in the "Adult" group. English Language Learning 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. English Language Learning 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A 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.
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11:00am														This event is in the "Adult" group. Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology Event Details: Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.						This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Tutor 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Park Forest Branch Room: Park Forest - Computer Area Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Event Details: Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.
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11:45am																			This event is in the "Family" group. Afro Air Dance a Culture of Values program 11:45am - 3:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: This event will highlight Afro inclusivity in the dance world, showcasing Egyptian Belly Dancing, Salsa on 2, and Afro beats. The project aims to showcase the diverse cultures of Africa through music, dance, and education in Dallas.
12:00pm								This event is in the "Adult" group. Paper Art: Crafty Cards 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Let’s have fun with a creative session of card making! Participants will have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and create personalized greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, thank you notes, and more.
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12:30pm																													This event is in the "Adult" group. English Language Learning 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A 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.
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1:00pm							This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Central Chess Club 1:00pm - 3:45pm School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Guitar Class 1:00pm - 1:45pm Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!								This event is in the "Adult" group. Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr. Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Event Details: The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.
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1:30pm																						This event is in the "Adult" group. Big Heart Theater 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs REHEARSAL! Cast will also choose title of play and will create posters and flyers for marketing! SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. City of Dallas Budget Town Hall - Unity Concert Edition 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: We can't have a "Park and Recreation" themed event without a public forum! Learn about the proposed FY24-25 City of Dallas budget and ask city staff questions about the budget. Then engage with the city departments on site.		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Escape Your Bias Puzzle Room 2:00pm - 6:00pm Family, Adult Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Dallas West Room (1st Floor) Age Group: Family, Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Can you escape the bias in your mind? Test your understanding of bias and problem-solving skills with this puzzle room. This puzzle room can be completed with up to 4 people in 15-20 minutes.	This event is in the "Family" group. Collaborative Mural with work/shop 2:00pm - 6:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) Age Group: Family Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Join work/shop in creating a collaborative mural where everyone makes their mark! Choose a part of the Dallas skyline to color in with crayons or oil pastels. As more drawings are added to the mural, the more the picture comes together.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Unity Concert: Your Vote Rocks! 2:00pm - 6:00pm Family, Adult Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor) Age Group: Family, Adult Program Type: Civic Engagement Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: No, we're not trying to bring Pawnee and Eagleton together, but we do want to encourage Dallasites of all beliefs to vote! At the Dallas Unity Concert, you'll hear live bands, meet a li'l horse and even be a part of a karate dance party.	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. Monster Needs Your Vote. Children's bias program 2:00pm - 2:45pm Family, School Age (ages 6-11) This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11) Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Learn about Civic Engagement and Character Building through the book, MONSTER NEEDS YOUR VOTE, by Paul Czajak.			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Keyboard Class 2:00pm - 2:45pm Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!				This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Career Launch Pad 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Seniors Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch Room: Fretz Park - In Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: 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.
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2:30pm																This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakewood Branch Room: Lakewood - Auditorium Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: This month's pick is So Much for That by Lionel Shriver.
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3:00pm						This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. Is That A Cat? Children's bias program 3:00pm - 3:30pm Family, School Age (ages 6-11) This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11) Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Learn about bias through the eyes of different animals. Discover how optical illusions change our viewpoint and perspective.			This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Strings Class 3:00pm - 3:45pm Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
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Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn.

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