PREP U Super Saturday Family Fun Fest

8:30am–12:00pm
Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
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For schools: W.W. Samuell High School, Seagoville High School, H. Grady Spruce High School, and Wilmer-Hutchins High School.

Be A 3D Artist! sponosred by Atmos Energy

10:00am–10:30am
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join Nasher Sculpture Center’s Museum Ambassador under Ad Astra, the monumental red sculpture by Mark Di Suvero, at the Northpark Center and create a 3D craft!

The Knitting Hour

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Chinese Storytime presented by the Li Sisters!

10:30am–11:00am
Family
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Atmos energy presents A bilingual Storytime offered in English and Mandarin Chinese for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, and songs!

 

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am–3:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology

Crafty Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Crochet for a Cause

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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Calling all crocheting enthusiasts and inquirers!  

Early Literacy Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
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Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

Percussion Things with Len Barnett

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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In celebration of African American History Month, the Lakewood Library is partnering with the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs to bring the music of local performer Len Barnett to the Lakewood community. 

Crafts @ the Creek: A Shade of Relaxation: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Had a tough week? Relax at the library as you learn to paint with watercolors. No stress, just beautiful colors.

K3 Sisters Band presented by ATMOS energy

2:00pm–2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen, three teenage sisters who front the Dallas based K3 Sisters Band will perform for the Bookmarks' family live in NorthCourt of NorthPark Center!

Black History - Rhythm and Poetry Legacy Alive !!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
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Celebrate Black History Month through storytelling, drumming, poetry, and Afro-Caribbean songs presented by the talented team of Len Barnett, Willie Richie, master storyteller Cathy Whiteman, and featuring Mr. Steve McDonald on Steel-pan.

Family Movie Time

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Secret Society of Children's Books

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Siddie Joe Johnson Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,
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SHHH! Do you want to join the Secret Society? The Secret Society of Children’s Books is a bi-monthly lecture series that features a particular historical item from the Dallas Public Library’s Siddie Joe Johnson Children’s Literature Collection.

Black History Month for Kids: Poetry Reading & Dream Mobile

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Poetry Reading by members of Zeta Pi Beta-Capa Zeta Chapter will read inspiring poetry to children. 

Black History Month Movie "Malcolm X"

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Learn our history...see resilience, witness our brillance...a movie is worth a million words.  Every Saturday in February there will be a featurned movie.  Snacks and covered drinks are permitted.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Movie

2:30pm–4:30pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
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, Community & City Engagement

Black History Movie Matinee

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Saturdays in February, celebrate Black History Month with a free showing of a movie that highlights events and achievements African Americans.