Constitutional Amendment & Joint Election

7:00am–7:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Election Day Voting

7:00am–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:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:15pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 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

Classes are every Saturday after the 9th. 

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados después del día 9 de Abril

Cinco de Mayo Festival

10:00am–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Outdoor Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Join the Dallas Public Library and District 5 in celebrating this festive holiday with an all day party for the community of Lake June!

Check out the line up of events below!

Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Español, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help with using the computer?  Are the basics of technology mind-boggling to you? 
Visit the Arcadia Park Library Saturday mornings to help find the answers to all your technology problems.

Explore Asia: South Asia

10:30am–1:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
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
Event Details:

 

Explore Asia! 

Each Saturday in May we will travel to a different region in Asia learning about its culture and its people through stories, activities, and dance.

Explore Asia: Saturdays in May

10:30am–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
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
Event Details:

 

 

Explore Asia! 

Saturdays in May are where we are traveling around Asia, as we explore different regions throughout Asia! 

 

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:

Need help with computers? The library has you covered.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Explore South Asia: Henna

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Explore the wonders of South Asia at the Audelia Road Branch Library!

For two hours, Haus of Henna will be providing attendees with a simple henna design for our Explore South Asia ev

Explore South Asia: Bollywood Dance Workshop

12:00pm–1:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Explore the wonders of South Asia at the Audelia Road Branch Library!

This Bollywood dance workshop is for all ages! Learn some of the moves the biggest names in Bollywood are groovin' to.

4th Annual Jane's Walk Downtown Dallas Accessibility Walking Tour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Plaza (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Take a harder look at pedestrian life and obstacles on May 7 at 1 pm in the plaza outside the Central Library on Young Street for an informal walk around downtown. 

Genealogy How-To

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

Staff from the Central Library's Genealogy department will present information on how to do basic genealogy search and how to use some of the library's databases.  An overview of what can be accessed at home as well as what can only be access

Sci-Fi Film Week

1:00pm–5:15pm
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:

Happy May 4th! Come watch Star Wars: A New Hope and other fun sci-fi films this week in the first floor auditorium.

 

Wed. May 4
1 PM Star Wars: A New Hope
3 PM Solo: A Star Wars Story

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Make Your Own Candy Bouquets

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a sweet gift idea? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join us on Saturday, May 7th at 2:00pm on the 5th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library to make your very own candy bouquet.

Beginning String Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

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!

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.

Cancelled

The Walls Art Walk

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an art walk highlighting the aerosol murals of Elam Creek, also known as“ The Walls”. Lead by “DAP”, curator of “The Walls” .

Ballet Folklórico!

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Black Box Theatre Saturday, May 7th from 4-5pm for an amazing performance by Anita N. Martinez's Ballet Folklórico! 

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

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.