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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.

English Classes

10:00am–12:00pm

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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

Byran Adams Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–4:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

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

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Blood drive benefiting Byran Adams High School.

Headache Awareness Month: Migraine 101

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

Event Details:

Come learn the basics of migraine diagnosis and management, with the opportunity to ask a trained headache specialist your questions!

This presentation is free of charge and requires no RSVP.

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

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 or Thursday, by appointment only.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am–12:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - In Library

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

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

Event Details:

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need. All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated! Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

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

Ageless Art: So You Think You Can Paint?

11:30am–12:30pm

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

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have you ever felt the inner art itching to burst free? Do you feel as though you would paint a masterpiece if a canvas were placed in front of you? So you think you can paint?

Dallas Trivia

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join the Dallas History and Archives Division for “Dallas History Trivia” in the O’Hara Hall, Central Library. This family-friendly event has multiple choice questions presented over several rounds.

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.

Drumba Class

12:30pm–1:30pm

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:

Get in gear with Drumba! Drumba is a workout with weighted drum sticks and music. Open to all ages and all fitness levels.

Ghost Stories (Exploration of the Unknown)

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us to hear Oscar Mendoza, author of Book of the Dead: True Stories of Spirit Encounters, recount some experiences he has had with ghosts.

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!

English Classes

1:00pm–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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

7 Steps to Getting Organized in 7 Days

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Clean Up The Clutter!

Jolene Monaco of Designed to be Organized spends her days working with individuals and small businesses to conquer the cluster and turn their everyday environment into functional, beautiful, and

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+

Crochet for a Cause

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Crochet for a Cause at Mountain Creek Branch Library every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Senior Living Seminar

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement,

Event Details:

Are you considering Senior Living? Curious as to what is out there? Perhaps life is dictating your search. Whether you are casually looking around or seriously searching, whether you are looking for yourself or for seniors in you

Freedman's Town to Botham Jean: Stories For Racial Healing

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

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

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

Event Details:

"Freedman's Town to Botham Jean: Stories For Racial Healing" is a live storytelling show featuring 7 Dallasites performing their true, personal stories about racial tension in Dallas. Directed by master storyteller Dr.

Books in Motion

2:00pm–4:30pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

See what you’ve read come to life! Watch movie adaptations of well-known books and enjoy a brief discussion of your favorite books and film adaptations. Join us as we pursue happiness, with the "Pursuit of Happyness."

Toastmasters

2:30pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

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?

Lochwood Branch Library Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Our book club meets monthly to discuss a book chosen by our members. Refreshments are served. This month's book is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

TLALI presented by Teatro Dallas

3:00pm–4:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Event Details:

Imagine if our earth could talk? What would she tell us?

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:

HIGHLAND HILLS Liasion Meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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

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

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!

Mark Twain: the Father of American Literature

4:00pm–5:00pm

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:

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was a humorist, an entrepreneur, publisher, lecturer, inventor and "the father of American literature." A man of many talents and moods, hos work captures the charm of a changing American as well as its gritty and sometime

English Conversation Class

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

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.