Early Voting

7:00am–6:00pm
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:

Dallas County Elections

Collin County Early Voting

8:00am–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting for Collin County

Early Voting Nov 5 Election

8:00am–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

English Class

8:30am–10:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room 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!

GED Morning Class

9:00am–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: GED
Event Details:

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

One-On-One Computer Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

English Class

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

 

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

English Class

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English class focused on specific topics such as work, school, finances and citizenship. 
Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

English Class

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. Start today. All are welcome!

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

English Class

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:

Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases son gratis. Comience en cualquier momento. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Creative Spaces- Fiber Arts Workroom- Open Space Hours

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Creative Space open hours are a time when spaces will be open for customers to walk-in and use equipment on a first come/first serve basis.

TX Workforce Solutions

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

English Class

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. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Library Tech Tutor

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

 

Schedule an appointment for a personal technology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

Big Read Movie Screening of Magnificient Seven

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Movie screening of "The Magnificent Seven" for adults in conjuction with the reading of the Big Read book Into the North by Luis Alberto Urrea.

Computer Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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.

Dallasite Yogis

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Stone Room (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallasite Yogis is a recurring yoga class which, under the instruction of Jarrett Chatman, will give participants the opportunity to learn simple but meaningful meditation tools to improve energy levels, heighten one’s ability to focus, and ma

Kundalini Yoga

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

Experience Kundalini Yoga with Swami Dev. Kundalini Yoga is an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. It incorporates movement, meditation, breathing techniques, and the chanting of mantras.

Adult Reading Tutoring

11:00am–12:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Tech Thursday

11:30am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come into the library to learn how to use your mobile devices with eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other resources the library offers.

English Class

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room 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!

GED Orientation

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Orientations offered every Tuesday and Thursdays at 12p-4p - enroll and test onsite

Violin Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

English Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

A focused English class on specific tops such as work, school, and finances. 

Una clase de ingles enfocada en temas específicos como trabajo, escuela y finanzas.

English Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English class focused on specific topics such as work, school, finances and citizenship. 
Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

English Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases son gratis. Comience en cualquier momento. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

GED Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED

Workforce Solutions

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas provides one-on-one job seeking assistance at the Timberglen Branch Library every week. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching, and interview training.

Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Coffee and conversation

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

English Class

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

A focused class on specific tops such as work, school, and finances. 

Una clase enfocada en temas específicos como trabajo, escuela y finanzas.

Mah Jongg

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Mah Jongg players unite!   Have fun playing and make some new friends along the way. 

Chess +

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Play a game of Chess or Backgammon. Don't know how yet? We'll show you. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Converse English

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Speaking is the hardest part of learning a new language, so practice somewhere supportive and safe. Chat with a bilingual librarian in a relaxed conversational setting, either one-on-one or with a small group.

One on One Computer Basics

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

By APPOINTMENT ONLY

Schedule a one to one computer training session. Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Contact the library today and ask for JP to schedule an appointment!

GED Classes Hosted by the Wilkinson Center

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, Ext. 391.

Weekly Meditation

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library. Beginners always welcome.

Truett Area Crime Watch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Come out and get to know your neighbors with a meet and greet at 6:20 - 6:30 pm followed by a special presentation on civilian response to an active shooter.  Learn procedures on how to protect yourself.  Someone from the Code Department

Clases de GED en Español

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Usted está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en la Biblioteca de Bachman Lake. Puede registrarse en clase, y no se requiere identificación.

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Usted está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en la Biblioteca Dallas West. Puede registrarse en clase, y no se requiere identificación.

GED class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the auditorium at the North Oak Cliff Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

GED classes

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED

Night at Geek Central

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - OUT OF SERVICE - (Archival) LES
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's theme is Supernatural! 

Visit the 3rd floor to play some spooktacular games, watch a fan-favorite episode of Supernatural, and face your demons in trivia over famous monsters to become October's Quizzard of Central!

How Money Works

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for an informative class, and learn how to make your money work for you and your family.

The Commedia

6:30pm–7:45pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ever want to mimc "Who's Line Is It Anyways?" Join us for the Commedia, DPL's inclusive improv group. We make stuff up every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.

Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practicing Tai Chi is a journey to your good health which encourages confidence. Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis.