Primary Election

All Day
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Collin County 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:

Election Day voting for Collin County Primary Election

English Class

8:30am–10:30am
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:

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

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. 

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
Event Details:

A focused English class 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 - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

A focused English class 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: 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!

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:

Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Texas Workforce Solutions - Lobby

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Texas Workforce Solutions information table in lobby. 

Creative Spaces - Heritage Lab - Open Space Hours

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Heritage Lab 1 (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Heritage Lab offers specialized equipment to create digital copies of your family treasures.  Preserve your memories by creating digital copies of your irreplaceable p

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.

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!

Library Tech Tutor

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
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. 

Free AARP Tax Help

10:00am–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide and VITA offer FREE in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

English Class

10:30am–12:00pm
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:

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

One on One Computer Help

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Get one on one computer help with our staff for one hour. Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons should bring their own laptops and/or mobile devices. Class is by appointment only.

Welcome to the Digital Age!

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

Would you like to learn the computer basics that are necessary for almost everything? Come in and see us and we can assist you in learning the basics of computers.  All are welcome!!

Dallas Lace Society

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

English Class

11:30am–1:30pm
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:

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

English Class

12:00pm–1:30pm
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
Event Details:

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

AARP Tax Help

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

AARP Tax Assistance

Tax Help/Asistencia de impuestos

12:00pm–4:00pm
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:

AARP Tax-Aide and VITA offer FREE in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

Community Tax Center - Tax Assistance

12:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Computer Tutor

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 Class

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

A focused English class 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!

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:

Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

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

GED Classes

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

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the 1st floor Triangle Area at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Mah-Jong for Adults

1:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Mah-Jong for Adults is a weekly gathering to play American-style Mah-Jong. Don't know how to play? Don't have your own set of tiles? No problem! Our veteran members will teach you the game--just bring yourself and some patience.

English Class

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Teen Center
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

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

Classes with Mr. Smith

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:

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

English Conversation Class

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Teen Center
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.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Knit Wits

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Come and join a lively group of knitters for knitting and conversation.

Violin Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested.

Tax Help

3:00pm–7:00pm
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: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Free in-person tax help available February 4 – April 14, 2020.

Basic Computer Class for Adults

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you ever wonder what a desktop is, or a mouse in computer language?  Join us and learn how to perform a search on the internet, improve your typing skills, type out a word document, and much more!

Clases de Computación

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

¿Tienes preguntas sobre la tecnología? ¿Necesitas ayuda para navegar la computadora o cualquier otra tecnología? Reserva una cita para 1 a 1 asistencia con la computadora.

Invested In Your Success: Career Readiness Program

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce and career readiness workshops in need of resume and/or job and career readiness. 

GED Evening Class

5:30pm–8:00pm
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. 

Free GED Preparation

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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.

Audelia Road Branch Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join fellow chess players at the library for a round of chess the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Meet other chess players and have some fun.

All ages and levels are welcome.  

English Conversation Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - 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.  

Escape Challenge: The Nautilus' Traps

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hunted down by a monster during a dive, you find shelter when you open an old hatch. Find a way to resurface!

Karaoke Kingdom

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Will you reign as the next karaoke champion?  Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes or cheer your favorites on to victory.

Medicare 201

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Event Details:

This program dives deep into the 4 parts of Medicare: eligibility, special election periods, which Medicare option may be best for your specific needs, and getting a better understanding of Medicare Part D and the Doughnut Hole.

Astrophotography Special Interest Group - APSIG

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement, Technology
Event Details:

APSIG (Astrophotography Special Interest Group) is sponsored by the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas and meets the first Tuesday of every month, led by Frank Castanho.

Clases de GED en Español

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.

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.

English Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Level 1 on Tuesday, Level 2 on Wednesday. 

Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!

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

GED Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Classroom at the Lochwood Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

GED class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
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: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
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
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Classroom at the White Rock Hills Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Plaza Comunitaria

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Plaza Comunitaria Norte Dallas provides adult basic education for Spanish speakers.

Beginning Spanish for Adults

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

8 sessions. Each class will build on content taught in the previous classes. No charge, No registration necessary.

 

Find Peace Within

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Relax at the library with free weekly meditation.  Sahaja Yoga Meditation is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul.  Meditation reduces stress and increases wellness.  While revitalizing the Inner Energy, meditation helps achieve

Signing Social: Unit 1

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE eight week course on learning basic sign language! Each week will host an hour-long learning session followed by a fun game and prizes!

Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Informational meeting about foster care and adoption in North Texas.

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.