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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.

Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center

9:00am–6:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

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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.

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

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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.

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:

Learn the basics of the computer from turning it on, learning about software and hardware and using windows.

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

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.

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.

English Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Let’s practice speaking English.
Free Conversation Class. All levels welcome.
Grupo de conversación casual. Todos son bienvenidos.

Welcome to the Digital Age! Part 2

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Learn how your new device can enhance your life. You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more. Contact the library in advance to make an appointment for one on one assistance.

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.

Mah Jongg

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

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

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

Classes with Mr. Smith

4:00pm–5:00pm

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:

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Thursdays at 4 PM.

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.

Free GED Preparation

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.

Writing Poetry

6:00pm–7:30pm

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

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

This program will be open to both novice and experienced poets to provide an opportunity for everyone to expand their writing skills and learn from each other.

RFLF Board Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Bi-monthly board meeting for Renner Frankford Library Friends.

Business Research

6:30pm–7:30pm

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: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

Come explore and identify potential clients, competitors, and opportunities using the databases that the Dallas Public Library provides both on-site and on the Internet for busy entrepreneurs.

Downtown Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

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: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Downtown Book Club discovers new books each month from all genres. Adults are welcome to attend, meet new people, and discuss the books we love, like, or loathe. Members meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the J.

White Rock Hills Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The White Rock Hills Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month. January's selection is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Come join us for a fun, lively discussion!

Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals

7:00pm–7:45pm

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:

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.