City On The Go

10:00am–1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
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Lakewood Library Friends Annual June Leftwich Book Sale

10:00am–6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The annual book sale features thousands of donated, gently-used and well-organized books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, LPs, and other media items at bargain prices. Credit/debit cards, cash, and checks accepted.

Picasso Portraits

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Eyes, nose, lips, and Picasso!

Come learn about the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and his abstract portraits! Afterward, create your very own Picasso-inspired self-portrait!

W.E. Greiner Academy Folklorico Dance Performance

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Students from W.E. Greiner Arts Academy middle school Folklorico dance group will perform at the North Oak Cliff Library.  This is an outdoor event perfect for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you at this celebration.

Ollimpaxqui Ballet Folklorico

11:30am–12:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
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Celebrate Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month with dance! Learn about the the spirit and traditions behind dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Folklorico, and more in this family friendly interactive program full of music and dance. 

Riso Mini Journal

12:00pm–2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a creative workshop called Riso Mini Journals, instructed by Mylan Nguyen.

Mindfulness in Movement

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

An opportunity for movers to explore, play, acknowledge, and share their daily lived experiences through creative movement and mindfulness techniques. All levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Movie Sing-Along

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with fun and songs for all ages!
Watch and sing along with the family Madrigal with on-screen lyrics. 

Lyrics for each song will appear on the screen so everyone can sing along!

Keyboard 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.

Celebrate with Crafts

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
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Join us on Saturdays at Lakewood to celebrate unique national holidays!

September 6th – September 10th | National Pet Rock Day

September 13th – September 17th | National Play-Doh Day

Ollimpaxqui Ballet Folklorico

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Bachman Lake library is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a performance from Ollimpaxqui Ballet Folklorico

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day!

3:00pm–5:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Come celebrate Mexican Independence day with us! 

Celebrate the 16th on the 17th! 

Join us for fun and games as well as a pinata after 5:00! 

Dr. Njoki McElroy presents "The Queen Professor Holding Court"

3:00pm–6:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Dr. Njoki McElroy will debut her new documentary “The Queen Professor Holding Court: An intergenerational Conversation" It presents a dialog between Dallas natives Dr. McElroy and her former student Dr. Donta McGilvery.

Family Movie Night

3:45pm–6:00pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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*Due to the early closing on the 15th we have moved this date*