Addictive Books at Union Coffee

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Addictive Books is DPL's monthly book club taking place at Union Coffee. For this holiday month, we will  meet the 3rd Saturday of the month for coffee and discussion.

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.

City of Dallas Urban Agriculture Plan

10:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Access to healthy food for vulnerable communities in southern and western Dallas is a significant challenge; 36% of Dallas' residents live in census tracts defined as food deserts, which are low-income areas with low access to vehicles and no groc

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 - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

NaNoWriMo Write In

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Need the motivation to work on your NaNoWriMo submission or your next book?

Pop Up Bike Shop by Bike Friendly South Dallas

10:00am–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Got a flat tire or some other issue with your bike? Your BFSD Team will be outside of the MLK Library this Saturday to fix you up*

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

10:00am–2:30pm
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:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora

10:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: 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.

 

Medicare Workshop

10:30am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Medicare can be complex and confusing. Learn how to navigate the Medicare waters like a pro!

English Language Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes provided at Vickery Park Branch Library. Join any session and view the Library's online calendar for other sessions at multiple branches.

 

English Language Class

10:30am–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:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Class

10:30am–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:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

OEM Disaster Preparedness Presentation

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Disasters can happen any time, any place, and  the way you react can mean the difference between life and death.  This program will show you steps you can take to make your family and yourself safer and more prepared when disaster s

Sewing for Beginners: Using a Sewing Machine

10:30am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn to use a sewing machine? '

NaNoWriMo: Write-In Saturdays

10:30am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

This NaNoWriMo season schedule your novel writing time and don't be a stranger!

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.

Master Naturalists Present....Mindfulness in Nature

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation looks at some of the ways we can be in nature, such as studying it, searching for beauty, practicing mindfulness in it, and journaling.

Lane Plating Superfund Site Community Meeting

11:00am–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Paper Art

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a DIY paper art project. This program will be a step-by-step guide to creating your own beautiful art decoration. All supplies will be provided.

Theme: Floating House

Sew and Tell

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
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!

Write This! NaNoWriMo

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

Looking for some quick inspiration, a warm-up, or just looking to meet other writers? Pop in to this Bootcamp-esque writing workshop, where we will provide prompts and a genre at random and it's up to you to create a story in 10 minutes. 

Coloring for Calmness

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The holidays can make you crazy, so come to the library to calm down. Spend a relaxing hour or two, coloring our fall posters. There will be calming music, light snacks, quiet conversation, and some peace and quiet. Adults only!

Costura para Principiantes: uso de una máquina de coser

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

¿Te gustaría aprender a usar una máquina de coser?

Finance 101: Saving For Your Future

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development,
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the financial foundation education program you will learn how to:

True Crime Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, than this book club is for you.

Wreath Making for Adults

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

Step into this fun-filled hour with Master Teaching Artist Ms. Felicia who is highly skilled in the art of Sculpture and Fibers! Let yourself be swept away on a journey into the discovery of one of your many inner strengths.

Cancelled

Watercolor Painting Class

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:

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

Fall Saturday Films

2:00pm–4:15pm
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:

Fall in love with the Saturday films we'll be showing in the First Floor Auditorium this fall season!

September 10 at 3 PM-- Rush Hour

September 17 at 2 PM-- The Martian

Cancelled

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:

Update 11/16/22 - This meeting is now online only. Join the meeting online through the Dallas Genealogical Society website.

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

2:00pm–5:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

NaNoWriMo Write In

2:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Need the motivation to work on your NaNoWriMo submission or your next book?

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

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:

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

Anime Discussion

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Amine fans, the Audelia Road Branch, and Dallas Anime Meetup have partnered to provide a book-club style meeting where attendees discuss an anime series with questions and trivia. Each month will feature a new topic or Anime.

Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fierce warrior on a quest for glory? A cunning archer on a path of adventure?

Family Movie Night: Encanto!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
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:

Every Saturday gather at the library for our Movie Night from 4-5:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

Todos los sábados reúnanse en la biblioteca para nuestra Noche de Cine de 4-5:30. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Native American Celebration

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Saturday, November 19th from 4:30 - 5:30 for an afternoon of storytelling!