Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

English as a Second Language Course / Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

10:00am–1:00pm
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:

English as a Second Language

To enroll, you must: 

Dallas Bead Society

10:00am–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, Community & City Engagement

PrintShop a Go-Go 2022

10:00am–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

PrintShop a Go-Go 2022 is a one-day event that runs six hours.

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Fluent in Finance: Financial Coaching with WiNGS Dallas

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to build towards your financial future? WiNGS Dallas has got you covered. This is our their newly revamped financial series, lead by real financial coaches in the DFW area. 

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 basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

African American Movie Series

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an African American film viewing series! These films will be rated PG-13 and recommended to those above the age of 13.

AARP Tax Assistance/Asistencia de Impuestos

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Reserve online / Reservar cita en línea: https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

Sew and Tell

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas.

Beginners welcome!

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting open to newcomers. 

Plant Swap

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We're having a Plant Swap at Bachman Lake Library! Adopt a free house plant, share cuttings, or drop off any plants you no longer want. We will have a table set up inside the lobby.

This is a come and go event. 

Beginners Watercolor Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving.

My Artistic Self

2:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and find your inner artist as you learn the basics to acrylic painting. Limited to 15 adults. Registration required.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.  

 

Staying Alive: How to Get Your Plants to Thrive

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - 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:

Are you a notorious plant killer or maybe your new to plants and want to avoid any casualties? Help your plants live to see another day with tips to keep your indoor and outdoor plants alive.

Coloring for Adults

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What better way to relax than with a fun and creative day of free coloring!

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Saturday,  April 9 from 3 p.m to 4 p.m,  to enjoy yourself, have fun, relax, and meet new people.

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Saturday from 3-4pm!

Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating!

Reading Divas Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Description:

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Central Chess Club

3:00pm–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 - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Dallas Song Writing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Don't miss this opportunity to let out your creativity and have your composition performed by professional musicians.

Central's 40th Birthday: Be A Part of the Birthday Podcast!

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

Happy Birthday Central!

The 3rd floor Story Center will be celebrating the Central Library's 40th birthday by hosting a special birthday podcast episode, and you can be part of the episode!

Central's 40th Birthday: Create a Mix Tape

5:30pm–6:15pm
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: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Remember the feeling of getting your newest favorite song taped off the radio?