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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

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Senior Coffee Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room D
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health care navigators will assist you with selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the health insurance marketplace.  If you are preparing to enroll in a program, use the Marketplace checklist to collect the req

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by Polk Wisdom Branch for a grab and go kit! Pick up a sunflower craft kit and reflect on how you spread kindness and how kindness has been extended to you. 

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Children's Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

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Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free High school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
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Please join us for an overview of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) which is the state’s environmental regulatory agency.

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Noname Book Club @DPL

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

From the Noname Books website:

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American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

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Intermediate Music Theory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

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Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Career Launchpad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Career Launchpad (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Puzzle People

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Beginning Guitar Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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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 computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

 

 

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 

Reduce, reuse, upcycle! 

Let's make a cute little ladybug for this spring out of some old CDs. It's not just recycling; we're upcycling! Let's turn this old CD into something new! 

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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.

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating. 

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create your own slow and steady snail friend that really moves with this fun craft!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch for Out of School Time programs every Thursday at 4pm for kids ages 5 years old and up.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Lego Challenge

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month for a themed Lego challenge where we will listen to an introductory story and watch a Lego movie while you create. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Night at the Movies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Get ready for movie night in the auditorium!

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

After School STEAM!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math!
Discover your inner genius and get creative with us at Dallas West Library.

 

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Beginner Folklorico

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Anita N. Martinez Presents Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico. 

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Family Movie Night

4:45pm - 7:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely family movie night! This is geared towards whole families and we will be spreading out in our auditorium. Please bring snacks and blankets or floor cushions to stay comfy while watching the movie.

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about different folk arts of Latin America and create your own instruments, crafts and art that reflect those cultures. Presented by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Jazz music is one of the unique American art forms.

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teens and adults, visit the Kleberg Rylie Branch April 28th at 5pm for a performance from "A Play on Swords" and a discussion of Shakespeare overall.

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Jewelry Making

5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you every wanted to design your own piece of jewelry? This program is for you.

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Family Movie Night at Arcadia Park Library!
This Month's Movie: Sing 2!

Reservation

Medicare 101 Educational Event

6:15pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

This is an EDUCATIONAL EVENT, open to the public. It is to educate the retiring public on the basics of Medicare. NO Sales are permitted by CMS (Center of Medicare Services) guidelines during an educational event.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the 2022 winners of the Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition and Cover Art Contest. All finalists will be honored and recognized. Plus, hear from the first Poet Laureate of Dallas and the first Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the Dallas Poet Laureate! Meet Joaquin Zihuatanejo, the first Dallas Poet Laureate, and celebrate the literary arts in Dallas. Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.