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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.

Coffee with Cops

9:00am–11:30am

Family, Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Coffee with Cops event at a local McDonald's

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Hatching Hope Workshop

10:00am–2:00pm

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: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

This workshop will highlight the local authority for Dallas County and help families understand how to access mental health services in their area. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving more than

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

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!

EMPOWER Series

10:30am–1:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

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, Economic/Workforce Development

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.

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!

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am–12:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Poetry "Riters" and Readers Club

12:00pm–4:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come to the event to read and discuss poetry, Held mettings are held every other month.

Toastmasters

12:15pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

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Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential? Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every Saturday from 12:15 - 2:00pm.

Bi-Annual Community Cleanup

1:00pm–3:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement,

Event Details:

The Dallas West Branch library will host a group for this bi-annual cleanup organized by the City of Dallas Planning and Urban Design department (P+UD).

Club de Crochet

1:00pm–3:00pm

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 welcome!

First Time Homebuyers Seminar

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

Thinking of purchasing your first home? Learn where to begin, what questions to ask, and where to find answers.

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group

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:

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+

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.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm–5:30pm

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.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm–5:30pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Study Room

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

English Conversation Class

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Tourney at Central: A Game of Thrones Experience

6:00pm–9:00pm

Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library presents The Tourney at Central: A Game of Thrones Experience. Don your Westerosi best and join us as we celebrate the last season of Game of Thrones at the library!