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Voting

8:00am–5:00pm

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

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

Beckley Saner Rec Center Book Club

9:00am–10:00am

Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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Book of the month is Higher is Waiting by Tyler Perry

Discuss and choose next book.

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

GED Classes by the Wilkinson Center

10:00am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, GED

Event Details:

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

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

Lower Your Bills & Save Money!

10:30am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

Take charge of your finances... Learn how to lower your monthly bills and save money! You'll discover ways to save money on housing, utilities, transportation, and food. We'll also cover some basic budgeting techniques.

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.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

Adult Reading Tutoring

12:00pm–12:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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Earth Day Every Day! Zero Waste Kitchen Presented by Dallas Zero Waste

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

When it comes to reducing how much waste we produce, one of the biggest challenges is addressing the heart of the home. Our kitchens often see a lot of discarded food, packaging, and cleaning items.

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm–1:45pm

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

GED

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Beginning Guitar Class

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Coffee and Conversation

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

ELL

2:00pm–3:30pm

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:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

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 Learning

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

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!

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm

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:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Lobby

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Yvette Riquelme from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas is here to showcase countless job opportunities, upcoming hiring events, trainings, job readiness workshops and more.

Computer Help

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, job applications, creating a resume, device issues and more.

Computer Help

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

3:00pm–6:00pm

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's adventure time!

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm–4:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Decor-ner: Sakura Pom Tree

5:30pm–6:30pm

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:

We will be making cute yet elegant springtime decor in this craft based on the beautiful cherry blossom tree.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Board Game Night: Classics

5:30pm–7:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Visit the Skyline branch Thursday, April 27th from 5:30-7:00pm for free board games at the library.

Decorating Library Tote Bags

5:30pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

To celebrate National Library Week, the Park Forest Branch Library would like to celebrate our patrons. Join us to decorate your own library tote bag as we create iron-ons with a Cricut (while supplies last).

Adult DIY: Melting Crayon Art

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

This art workshop is inspired by Earth Day!

English Conversation/Ingles Conversacional

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Join us for this fun and casual class to practice speaking English in a group setting.

Registration is not required. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged.

Tenant Advocacy Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm

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:

Have questions or concerns about the City of Dallas Code Compliance? Need to get some help with understanding the Code Compliance with the City of Dallas?

English Language Learning

6:00pm–7:30pm

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

English Language Learning

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - 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!

Fretz Park Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:00pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below.

Upcycling: Trash to Treasures

6:30pm–7:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Don't just recycle; upcycle!

From used K-cups, wine corks, old shirts, and books to plastic bottles, toilet paper rolls, and so much more, let's transform your trash into treasure!