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Nordstrom NorthPark Kids’ Shoe-Tying Storytime

9:00am–9:15am

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

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Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!!

Fall ESL Kid's Program

10:00am–12:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Fall ESL Kids Program

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Fall ESL Kids Program

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Study Room 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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A children's program for the children of ESL class students is available Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00pm. Only the children of current ESL class students are eligible to attend this class. Registration for this program is mandatory.

Free Math Tutoring

10:00am–12:15pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Free tutoring presented by Intellichoice for children and teens grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

Fourth Annual Edgar Allan Poe Victorian Halloween Festival with a Steampunk Twist

10:00am–4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Spend the day celebrating a Victorian Halloween Steampunk style, featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe and other tales of assorted Victorian monsters.

Spanish Storytime with Miss Erika

10:30am–11:00am

School Age (ages 6-12), Family

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Family

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Spanish Storytime with Miss Erika!
Join Bookmarks own Miss Erika for a special bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Sip & Play (Learning Paradigm)

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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The Dallas West Branch has partnered with the Learning Paradigm to provide a special service for special needs children and their parents.

Krafty Kids

10:30am–5:30pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Courtyard

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Stop in for a fun craft every Saturday in the Children's Area at the Dallas West Branch Library. Fun for the whole family!

ATMOS Energy Presents Jamming with Jason!

11:00am–11:30am

School Age (ages 6-12), Family

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Join Rhythm and Blues musician, former Kidville entertainer and the voice of Clifford the Big Red Dog television theme song, Mr. Jason, in an upbeat yet down to earth musical storytelling session!

Crafty Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

Hispanic Heritage Month FREE Folklorico Performance

11:00am–12:00pm

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

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage month with a free, stellar performance from Greiner Middle School Folklorico!

Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

11:00am–12:00pm

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: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

“The Nelken Line” workshop with the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group

11:00am–4:00pm

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

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Danielle Georgiou Dance Group (DGDG) will be leading a workshop to teach the choreography behind Pina Bausch’s “The Nelken Line” on Saturday, October 21 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus energías con Nutrición

12:00pm–1:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

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

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

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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.

ALEKEU-LAN Chess Club

12:00pm–1:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Children ages 6 and up will learn strategy, patience and game skills to stay ahead of the game of Chess.

Children's Activities

12:00pm–1:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Participate in various activities while having fun. Join us on Saturdays for a good time!

Afterschool Supersnack

12:30pm–1:00pm

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

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

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

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

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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.

Family Craft Time

1:00pm–2:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us for a story and craft activity in the children's area every Saturday!

STEAM in Action

2:00pm–3:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: 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 for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Best for ages 6 and up!

Harry Potter Hullabaloo

2:00pm–3:30pm

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

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

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

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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We will be celebrating 19 years of being Voldemort free! Join us for house sorting, a horcrux hunt, and much more! Come dressed in your best Harry Potter attire. Muggles are welcome too.

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:45pm

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: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Please join us to watch Sing (rated PG) in the children's area. You are welcome to bring snacks to eat during the movie.

Kick-Back Saturdays for Children

3:00pm–4:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Come chill every Saturday with us here at the library. Enjoy an hour of games, crafts, movies, and much more. Activities may vary, so don’t miss out on the fun!

Family Games

3:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Family

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Family

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Come play games at the library!