Best Practices Special Interest Group for Genealogists

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Best Practices — Beyond the Basics

The Best Practices SIG (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

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

Volunteer Opportunities in the DFW Area

10:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
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Do you want to enhance your resume or college application?

Want to find ways to help others in your community?

Looking to meet new people and have new experiences?

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:

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.

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

English Chats

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, English Language Learning
Event Details:

This group is for adults who want to practice and improve their English conversational skills, by having talks with an experienced English speaker.

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
Event Details:

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. 

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

Painting for Adults

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a painting class where we will learn the basics of acrylic painting. All levels of painters are welcome.

Registration required. Limited to 15 painters. Please register online or in-person.

Belle Noir Literary Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Literary book group for adults! Quarterly literary book review: The book we are reviewing is, "A Piece of Cake" by Cupcake Brown. 

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
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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?

Google Sheets Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make the most of the free, web-based office suite offered by Google. This session will focus on Google Sheets.

Laptops will be provided for use during the class or feel free to bring your own device.

Emma Jones

2:47pm–4:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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:

Lakewood Library Book Discussion Group

3:30pm–4:30pm
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
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The book selection for the month of May is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.

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 - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
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 - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
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Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.