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.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

10:00am–11:00am
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Guided meditation classes You do not need any background in meditation. All learning material will be provided.

English Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Level 3 general English class.

Free classes - Start anytime - All are welcome! 

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17.

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 8 de septiembre hasta el 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17. 

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 8  de septiembre hasta el 17 de noviembre. 

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17. 

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 8 de septiembre hasta el 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17.

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 8 de septiembre hasta el 17 de noviembre. 

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17.

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 8 de agosto hasta el 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 to November 17.

Clases de inglés gratuitas de 8 de septiembre hasta 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 to November 17.

Clase de inglés gratuitas desde 8 de septiembre hasta 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 to November 17.

Clase de inglés gratuitas desde 8 de septiembre hasta 17 de noviembre.

English Classes

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 through November 17. Class times depends on student's English level. Kids program available for the children of enrolled English student during AM classes only.

English Classes

10:00am–3:00pm
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: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 8 to November 17.

Clases de inglés desde 8 de septiembre hasta 17 de noviembre.

November 6 Election

10:00am–5:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

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! 

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, Thursday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

English Conversation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

Groove Line Dance Class

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like to dance?

The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library has a fun,

exciting dance class just for you!

Come join us !

 

Adult Reading Tutoring

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Triangle Area (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Beginning Spanish for Adults

11:30am–12:30pm
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:

Beginning Spanish for Adults.  8 sessions.  Each class will build on content taught in the previous classes.    No registration necessary.  

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!

Community Disaster Preparedness workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you prepared for a disaster? Have you ever thought about what you or your family would do if there was an public emergency?

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick A$$ Wit of Molly Ivins By Margaret and Allison Engel

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Marty Van Kleeck stars as the indomitable Molly Ivins. Often described as a modern-day Mark Twain, Ivins was a newspaper columnist and a best-selling author.

An Afternoon with Artist Ambreen Butt

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ambreen Butt is an internationally known Pakistani American artist best known for her drawings, paintings, prints, and collages, Her work is included in many public and private collections such as the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York, the Mus

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?

The Books That Made Us

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

From Pride and Prejudice to Twilight, America has cast their vote and pretty soon the countdown to America's number one pick for 

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 West Room (1st Floor)
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.
 

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Join the library staff and express yourself through painting with the help of our Artist in Residence. We will have the supplies, you bring the creativity. For adults 18+

Star Wars Challenge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Does the force live in you? Take the challenge and test yourself with light saber fighting skills,  your knowledge from books about the universe and so much more.

“Do or do not there is no try.”

KNITTERS ANONYMOUS / TEJEDORA ANONIMO

3:00pm–5:00pm
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.

Make a recycled planter or seed bomb!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't have a lot of space to garden? Not sure about what to grow when it gets cold? Learn how you can make a planter from recycled materials and grow herbs and salad greens on your balcony or in a sunny window!

Copy of Piano Lessons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Free weekly piano lessons.