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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Notary
10:00am–11:30am
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below. Appointments are available during these days/times. Wednesday 2-3:30 pm Thursday 10-11:30 am Friday 10-11:30 am
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Toddler Craft - Popsicle Stick Bird
10:30am–11:00am
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons! Popsicle sticks, feathers and googly eyes combine to make some adorable birds.
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento
10:30am–11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under
¡Cuentos, canciones y rÃmas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Park Forest - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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: 16 months - 3 years
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
10:30am–11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Career Launch Pad
11:00am–7:00pm
Forest Green - In Library
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Preschool Picassos
11:00am–12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Computer Tutor
11:00am–12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Computer and Technology Help
12:00pm–2:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
Event Details:
Need help formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Clase de Internet Intermedio; Intermediate Internet Class (Spanish)
1:00pm–2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
English Conversation / Ingles Conversación
2:00pm–3:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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 (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Career Launch Pad
2:00pm–3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Seniors
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 "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Circle of Friends
2:00pm–3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
The Circle of Friends group meets twice a month at White Rock Hills Library on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for 1.5 hrs.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
One on One - Computer Assistance
2:30pm–4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
3:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Chess Club
3:15pm–4:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Chess Club!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños
3:15pm–3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños
3:30pm–4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Coffee Filter Butterflies
3:30pm–4:00pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Spend some time learning with us! This week we will be making Coffee Filter Butterflies!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
After School STEAM
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)
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 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar
3:30pm–4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Afterschool Super Snack - Merienda Súper Nutritiva Después de la Escuela
3:45pm–4:15pm
Dallas West - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5),
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
Refuel after school 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 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Homework Help at the library
4:00pm–4:45pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff. 📚
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Game Day!
4:00pm–6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Handprint Stegosaurus Mural
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Help the library prepare for T-rexcellent summer with this hand print craft! Create a stegosaurus to add to our big dinosaur themed mural in the library!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus EnergÃas con Nutrición
4:00pm–4:30pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Highland Hills Branch
Room:
Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
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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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Afterschool STEAM
4:30pm–5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects! Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
ipad Gaming
4:30pm–5:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so, great the Dallas Public Library has the program for you. Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming. During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Swan Strings Guitar
5:30pm–6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
DIY Factory
5:30pm–7:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Staycation 101
6:00pm–7:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the "unofficial beginning of summer" and it is here! Are you opting to not go out of town this summer? Or are you looking for budget friendly things to do around the metroplex? We got you!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Art after Dark
6:00pm–7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.
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| 6:15pm |
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| 6:30pm |
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .
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