Creative Learning Room

10:00am–11:00am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Our Creative Learning Room will be open six days a week for children ages 0-5 with their adults. Experience our sensory wall, life size building blocks, and a play kitchen space. Parent or caretaker supervision is required at all times.

DIY Lightsaber Keychains

10:00am–11:00am
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) with us by making your very own lightsaber keychain out of perler beads!

This program is funded by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Mother Goose Storytime!

10:00am–11:00am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime with featured guest, Mother Goose! Enjoy Mother Goose classic stories, sing-a-longs, interactive playtime, and of course, fun! 

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Event

10:00am–2:00pm
Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type:
Event Details:

AT&T Performing Arts Center in collaborating with the Dallas Police Department Office of Community Affairs is hosting a Family Weekend celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  This is a FREE event with Asian food ve

Cancelled

Storytime with SIMBA the Pom

10:30am–11:30am
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: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This spring the Library has partnered with Pawlish Up with Pets, LLC to bring you a special Storytime series with Simba the Therapy Pomeranian. 

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Papel Picado with Cara Mia Theatre

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo we have invited the Cara Mia Theatre to lead a, "Papel Picado Workshop". During this workshop, participants will create artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico. 

Mindfulness in Movement

12:00pm–12:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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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
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. 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Celebracion de Cinco de Mayo!

12:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a day of festivities celebrating Mexican culture! Featuring local vendors, crafts for all ages, and a folklorico dance performance this is an event the whole family can enjoy!

 

Guitar Class

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.

Papel Picado

1:00pm–2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we have invited local artist Sal Barron to lead a Papel Picado workshop. Sal's workshops involve using paper to create traditional Mexican Folk Art.

Cine de Familiar: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Library with your family and enjoy Spanish Family Cinema, where we will be presenting movies in Spanish. The month we will be enjoying a special presentation of "Puss in Boots the Last Wish" from 1 to 3 p.m.

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.

Creative Learning Room

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Our Creative Learning Room will be open six days a week for children ages 0-5 with their adults. Experience our sensory wall, life size building blocks, and a play kitchen space. Parent or caretaker supervision is required at all times.

Yarn Craft Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Skyline Cinema: Paw Patrol - The Movie

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This Saturday gather at the library with your family for a movie showtime. Everyone is welcome! Snacks provided while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library 

 

Movie Time at Timberglen

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Prepare for a day at the movies from the comfort of the library!

Feel free to bring snacks and make yourself comfortable. All movies shown are rated G or PG and suitable for children 6 and up.