Free Mammograms/Mamografias gratuitas

9:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Uninsured Dallas County residents age 35 or older can receive a free breast cancer screening from Parkland Hospital. This program is sponsored by Mercado369. We are sorry, all slots for this program have been filled.

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am–12:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Work on your current project with a group of your brothers and sisters in stitching!

Stranger Things Breakout Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Teen Center
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Can you find your way out of The Upside Down? Take the challenge and find out in our creepy, tricky breakout room. Solve the puzzles, find the keys, and set yourself free!

Best Practices Special Interest Group for Genealogists

10:30am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Best Practices Special Interest Group for Genealogists

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.

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! 

 

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

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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.

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Fretz Park Knitting Group

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

Whether you're an experienced knitter, a novice, or wish to learn, join us on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3 for our knitting group! Please bring your own supplies.

Fretz Park Knitting Group

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

Whether you're an experienced knitter, a novice, or wish to learn, join us on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3 for our knitting group! Please bring your own supplies.

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.

The P.O.N.D. Community Nature Expo

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

Join us for our third annual Nature Expo, a gathering of community organizations and others interested in facets of the natural world that is all around us.  There will be informational tables, exhibits of live animals, and more.

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.

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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?

Brush It Off

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Acrylic Painting Class

Students will learn how to paint landscapes, still life and abstract painting techniques.

Materials provided, registration required. Ages 18+

Paint the Town with VET

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement,
Event Details:

Create this beautiful Sunflowers painting through step-by-step instructions and guidance from a professional artist. All materials will be provided. No previous skill required.

Puzzle Room 4 - Downtown Kit

2:00pm–5:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Second in our Escape Room Summer Series event

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 - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The book selection for the month of July is The Leavers by Lisa Ko.

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
Event Details:

 

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

Into the Archives with Karen Blumenthal

4:00pm–5:00pm
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 “Into the Archives with Karen Blumenthal” in the O’Hara Hall, Central Library.  Karen Blumenthal will illuminate the resources at our archive by using her own experience in researching a book

Great Storytellers: Anton Chekhov and Raymond Carver

4:00pm–5:30pm
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:

Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer. Four of his plays are classics and his best short stories are highly regarded. America's Chekhov is Raymond Carter.