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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct-Dec
2024
Exhibit - Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon
All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Exhibit
Event Details:
Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector before new construction begins.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
12/30/2024 @ 9:00am - 01/04/2025 @ 5:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group.
Dec-Jan
2024
Community Jigsaw Puzzle
12/30/2024 @ 9:00am - 01/04/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov-Jan
2024
Booker T. High School Audition Workshops
Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Storybuilding for Toddlers
10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Participants create their own stories or a story based on books in the library. Once stories are ready, participants can build characters or settings to bring their stories to life!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Career Launch Pad
10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Career LaunchPad
10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Computer Basics
10:00am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Do you want to learn more about the computer?
Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:
- Learn to type and use a mouse
- Getting Started on a Computer
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10:30am |
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
10:30am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under
¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Program Type:
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
ABCs of Greenery
10:30am - 12:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Attention all curious little explorers! Get ready to embark on a magical adventure through the fascinating world of plants with our exciting new program: the ABCs of Greenery.
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room:
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
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 Tuesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!
Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.
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10:45am |
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11:00am |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Dallas Lace Society
11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!
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11:15am |
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11:30am |
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Infant & Toddler,
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11)
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Noon Year's Eve
11:30am - 12:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler,
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Have your little ones missed out on ringing in the new year in the past because midnight is way past their bed time? Come to the North Oak Cliff Library to ring in the "Noon Year".
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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Technology and Media Literacy
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
American Mahjong
12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Event Details:
Play a game of American Mahjong with others!
Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.
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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Coffee with Friends Social
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Job Skills Class
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.
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1:30pm |
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Knit Wits
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!
(Crochet...if you must...)
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
New Years Eve in Crete
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate the New Year with Zeus, the father of Greek Mythology! Crete, the birthplace of Zeus, is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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1:45pm |
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2:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
English Conversation / Ingles Conversación
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Event Details:
Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!
¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Career Launch Pad
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
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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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Winter break Activity: New Years Noise makers!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Today we will be celebrating the last day of the year together by making our own new years noise makers and having our own little countdown!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Dallas County Aging & Disability Resource Center, Metrocare Services
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Lobby 2
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Lobby 2
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.
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2:15pm |
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2:30pm |
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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3:15pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11),
Teen
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
3:15pm - 3:45pm
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
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.
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3:30pm |
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Winter Break Snack (Merienda de vacaciones de invierno)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Refuel during winter break 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.
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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Infant & Toddler,
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11),
Teen
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Crafternoon: New Year's Celebration Blowers
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room:
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
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.
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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
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3:45pm |
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4:00pm |
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Teen Poetry Hour
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Exhibit Space
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Exhibit Space
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
A space to share your poetry and support poets and writers in the community!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
After School STEAM
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math themed activity every Tuesday at 4PM at the library!
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4:15pm |
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4:30pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11),
Teen
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B
Library Branch:
Highland Hills Branch
Room:
Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group:
Preschool,
School Age (ages 6-11),
Teen
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Refuel 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.
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4:45pm |
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Cancelled
School Age (ages 6-11)
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Cancelled
After School Karaoke
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Step up to the mic and unleash your inner rock star as you sing along to a wide selection of popular songs, from chart-topping hits to beloved classics.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Oneshot D&D
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Study Room
Library Branch:
Skyline Branch
Room:
Skyline - Study Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join us for self-contained dungeon and dragons adventures! No knowledge or equipment necessary, just bring your imagination
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
English Language Learning
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
English Language Learning
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