Lakewood Library Friends 54th Annual Art Show

All Day
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Come by the Lakewood Library to view the 136 diverse pieces by 78 artists submitted for the Lakewood Library Friends 54th Annual Art Show!

Scrabble Tournaments

All Day
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teams play Scrabble and enjoy friendly competition.

Empower Series (Credit Management)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

SCORE provides free small business coaching

 

Intro to Urban Bicycling

10:00am–12:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Are you interested in getting around Dallas on a bike but aren’t sure where to start? Do you want to know how to safely and confidently find the best routes and ride with traffic? Get the knowledge you need to take to the streets!

Chief on the Beat

10:00am–2:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
Event Details:

Chief on the Beat at Frank Guisick Elementary School!

TECHNOLOGY SERIES...DemographicsNow

10:30am–11:30am
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Obtain instant access to demographic, business, and residential data.

Classes are open to the public.

 

Family History: Genealogy 101

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

You Will Learn….

Turning Your Heart to Your Ancestors

Growing Your Family Tree - FamilySearch (free account)

Preserving Your Memories - Photos & Stories (how to upload to your FamilySearch out)

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

Want to learn Spanish? (Class is Full)

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the Spanish language class for adults. Myra Gil is a local Spanish and bilingual educator.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Book Buddy Volunteer Training

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you want to help a student improve their reading over the Summer?  Volunteer to be a Summer Book Buddy!

Computer Tutor

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

English Conversation Class

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Mejorar sus habilidades de escucha y conversar, gana mas confianza y practique su inglés en un ambiente de grupo casual. 

Aprenda sobre su comunidad y habla sobre temas que son importantes para usted. 

Empower Series (Wrap-UP)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

SCORE provides free small business coaching

WRAP UP

 

Club de Crochet

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

Color Me Calm

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Do you want to try something new? Join us for our Color Me Calm program for adults. We will provide you with colored pencils, markers and coloring pages; or you can bring your own.

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group - Special Guests from the Stewpot Art Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stewpot Art Program special guest artists will instruct a short art class and speak about their artwork with a small reception to follow. Their art can be viewed on display at the North Oak Cliff Branch through the end of May.

Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them and about 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.

Pokemon/Anime

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Want to make new friends and build decks while testing your skills against others?   Bring your cards, video games, or laptop.  FREE Wi -Fi.

Toastmasters

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

Craft n Creations

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Craft n Creations: This class is a DIY décor project class; I will be teaching you new techniques and help build your creative skills in a fun and engaging environment. We will provide all of the materials!

African American Genealogical Interest Group

2:00pm–4:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas East & West (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

Computer One-on-One

2:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having questions about certain technologies? Let us help you! You will have an one hour appointment with one of our helpful, professional staff memebers! 

Must register at least 24 hours in advance.

KNITTERS ANONYMOUS / TEJEDORA ANONIMO

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

Spring Dances

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie to your old favorites! Come as a group, pair, or ready-to-mingle single and make new friends at the Dallas West Branch's Spring Dances.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with: