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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Audelia Road Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lakewood Branch

Lochwood Branch

Mountain Creek Branch

North Oak Cliff Branch

Oak Lawn Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Skillman Southwestern Branch

Timberglen Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

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

Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)

Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)

Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)

Audelia Road - Children's Area

Audelia Road - In Library

Forest Green - In Library

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Highland Hills - Auditorium

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lakewood - Auditorium

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Mountain Creek - Study Room

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Park Forest - Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

Vickery Park - Auditorium

No room assigned

All Day

Erica Sutherland Presents: Tapestry

All Day 7/18–8/31

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Erica Sutherland Presents: Tapestry

Tapestry is a mindful and at times playful meditation on life and the feminin

Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas

All Day 6/1–12/1

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Event Details:

The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers.

Scavenger Hunt Week: Sea Creatures

All Day 7/21–8/2

Family

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

10:00am

Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am

Family

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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

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!

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Addictive Books at Union: Milk Fed by Melissa Broder with Special Appearance by the Author! (The Oak Lawn Branch Library Book Club)

10:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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.

10:15am

10:30am

Stuffed Animal Hospital

10:30am–12:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

Yarn Arts

10:30am–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

10:45am

11:00am

Planning A Fall Garden

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you want to take advantage of a second season of gardening in North Texas?

National Tattoo Day: Crafternoon Ink Party

11:00am–2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

No needles. No regrets. Just pure creative expression.

It's Time to Duel Yugioh Basics!

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

It's time to duel bring your favorite Yugioh decks to trade, duel and have fun! You will also learn the basics on how to play the game!

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Paper Art: Crafty Cards

12:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

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.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family

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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

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!

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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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

Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Honeybee Show-and-Tell

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Buzz Into Beekeeping with Delve Experiences!

Discover the fascinating world of bees!

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors

Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Canvas y Cultura: Lourdes Villagomez

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta serie de talleres de arte. Aprenda sobre Lourdes Villagomez, una artista mexicana que ha

The Colors of Nature with All About Animals!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Nature is full of interesting and inspring colors and artistic patterns. Clothing and costumes are often inspired by the gorgeous patterns of cheetahs, zebras, and other animals. Bright colors of bird feathers are popular in fashion and rituals.

Pinch Pot Painting

1:00pm–2:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Bring your air-dry clay pinch pot back to the library and give it a colorful makeover! In this creative session, kids will use paint pens while they have fun adding unique designs to their handcrafted pots.

Summer Art Series!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Summer painting and visual arts class for participants of all ages

Movie Mania: Dog Man

1:00pm–3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together -- and Dog Man is born.

Saturday Stories-Yoga Storytime

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Stories, singing, sun salutations and savasana. Join us for Yoga Storytime presented by the Yogees Yoga 4 Kids.

This event is sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.

DFW Bookmakers Workshop: Themed Journal Making

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

EVER WONDERED IF YOU COULD GIVE THOSE BROWN PAPER BAGS A NEW LIFE? WITH A LITTLE CREATIVITY, YOU CAN TRANSFORM THEM INTO A SURPRISINGLY CONVINCING FAUX LEATHER MATERIAL! JOIN US IN THIS EXCITING CLASS TO MAKE FAUX LEATHER TO CREATE A JOURNAL.

Leather Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

Experience the art of leather crafting with expert artisan Jesus Serrato. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about traditional leatherworking techniques, including cutting, stamping, and assembling leather pieces.

1:15pm

1:30pm

Live Out Loud

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Connect with a like-minded community at Lakewood's once-a-month social for LGBTQIA+ adults. Discuss the issues impacting the community and enjoy conversation and light crafts such as letter writing or card making!

1:45pm

2:00pm

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family

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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

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!

Nostalgia Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you remember the book that first turned you into a reader? Was it "Harry Potter," "The Babysitter's Club," "Goosebumps," or something completely different?

2:15pm

2:30pm

Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:


SEPTEMBER	Orbital by Samantha Harvey
OCTOBER	The Known World by Edward P.

2:45pm

3:00pm

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm

Family

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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

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!

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:00pm

5:15pm

5:30pm

5:45pm

6:00pm

An Evening at Pemberley

6:00pm–9:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

"One cannot have too large a party."- Jane Austen

The Dallas Public Library
requests the pleasure of your company

at An Evening at Pemberley

6:15pm

6:30pm

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

7:30pm

7:45pm

8:00pm

8:15pm

8:30pm

8:45pm

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Erica Sutherland Presents: Tapestry

Tapestry is a mindful and at times playful meditation on life and the feminin

Buzz Into Beekeeping with Delve Experiences!

"One cannot have too large a party."- Jane Austen