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

7:00am–7:00pm
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:

Collin County Early Voting

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

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

English Class

10:00am–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: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 7 through November 16. 

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 7 de septiembre hasta el 16 de noviembre.

English Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from September 7 through November 16.  All are welcome!

 

Clases gratuitas de ingles desde el 7 de septiembre hasta el 16 de noviembre.

English Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - 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 Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - 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 Class

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 Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

English Class

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
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!

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!

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
Event Details:

Work on your current project with a group of your brothers and sisters in stitching!

DEA National Drug Take Back

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Dispose of your drugs in a safe, responsible way.  Bring all unused or expired  prescription medication to the Collection Site at the Prairie Creek Branch Library parking lot.

Harambee Health Workshop

10:00am–5:00pm
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: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

There will be health and wellness presentations focusing on methods to improve one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health.

 

StoryCorps at Dallas Public Library

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - OUT OF SERVICE - (Archival) LES
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

StoryCorps is using the Salon for a field recording day as a part of their mobile tour in Dallas. 

StoryCorps Field Recording Day

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - The Story Center (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

StoryCorps is using the Story Center for a field recording day as a part of their mobile tour in Dallas. 

How to Read to Your Child

10:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Reading aloud is an incredibly valuable activity to do with children who are emerging readers. 

It is critical to help young children be ready for school by working with them to develop early literacy and learning skills

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 - 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.

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:

English Conversation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

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
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Lloyd Bockstruck Dedication

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dedication ceremony of the Genealogy Book Collection to former Dallas Public Library Genealogy Supervisor, Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck.

Beginning Spanish for Adults

11:30am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Beginning Spanish for Adults.  8 sessions.  Each class will build on content taught in the previous classes.    No registration necessary.  

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 - Teen Center
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. 

English Class

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!

English Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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!
 

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.

Creative Spaces- Fiber Arts Workroom- Open Space Hours

1:00pm–4:30pm
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.

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?

Census Job Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

The White Rock Hills Library will be hosting the 2020 Census, with chromebooks set up to allow patrons to apply for a job working with the 2020 Census.

Crochet for a Cause

2:00pm–4:00pm
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, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

   Crochet for a Cause at Mountain Creek Branch Library every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

City Hall On The Go

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

City Hall on the GO! provides select city services at special events and locations throughout Dallas in a convenient mobile unit.

Bilingual Computer Basics

3:00pm–4:00pm
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, Technology
Event Details:

This is a bilingual computer classes that introduces adults to basics such as: how to use a mouse, typing, Microsoft Word, and basic internet searches. The class is one hour long and all supplies will be provided.

Houseplant Series - Cacti & Succulents

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

For our second program in the houseplant series we'll be discussing succulents and cacti. Make sure to register for the program to guarantee you a spot and a chance to get a houseplant. 

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:

Movie Afternoon With Dallas Summer Musicals

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie musical in the Black Box Theater, and participate in a drawing for free tickets to an upcoming Dallas Summer Musicals production!

Scary Movie: A Quiet Place

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Would you survive? 

Celebrate this magical time of year and watch A Quiet Place (PG 13).

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

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 - Lobby
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
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: 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 - 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.  

Dallas Storytelling Guild's 17th Annual "Ghost Tales"

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Like your spooky stories kicked up a few notches? Then come to the Dallas Storytelling Guild’s 17th Annual “Ghost Tales” 7 p.m.