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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.

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!

Highland Hills Holiday Party

10:00am–5:00pm

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

Event Details:

Get ready for the holidays at the Highland Hills Branch Library!

We'll have a toy giveaway, music,and sugar cookie decorating!

No need to Sign Up, Just come and join the FREE Holiday Fun!

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Study Room

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!

Practica tu inglés

10:30am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Ven y practica tu inglés. Mejora tus habilidades para hablar y comprender el idioma. No hay requisitos para participar.

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.

English Conversation

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room

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

Celebrate Christmas with Prairie Creek Library

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

We will enjoy Christmas Carols, create a Christmas tree ornament, and have some holiday snacks. come visit with Santa and get your picture taken! We will email them to three email addresses.

City of Dallas Animal Services Mobile Animal Adoption Clinic

1:00pm–3:00pm

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:

City of Dallas Animal Services brings their free Mobile Animal Adoption Clinic to the library! This is a dogs only adoption. All dogs will be either spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped.

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:

New and experienced knitters are invited to come to Fretz Park to knit, chat, and assist each other with projects on Saturday afternoons.

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.

One on One Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm

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: GED

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?

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.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

2:00pm–4:45pm

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:

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.

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 class 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.

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:

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.

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.

One on One Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm

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: GED

Holiday Who-dun-it: a live Clue-style Murder Mystery

4:00pm–5:30pm

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

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

A Holiday Who-dun-it! A good ole-fashioned murder mystery game where everyone plays a part in the game: Are you going to be the clever detective, the cold Mrs. Claus or the head elf aiming for the top position in the company?