Tech Thursday

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having trouble navigating your smartphone? Need help downloading our Overdrive app? Need a quick refresher on using your email? Then come on in! No registration necessary!

Trevor's Tech Thursday

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your devices and list of questions to the Library and Trevor will help you with your questions. Please call ahead to determine availability. Great for learning how to read eBooks and gain access to eAudiobooks. 

Violin Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Event Details:

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Coffee and conversation

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), 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.

 

After School Super Snack

3:00pm–3:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children 0 to 18 are invited to get a free after school snack Monday through Thursday at 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Black Box Theater. This service is provided by Equal Heart.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energias con Nutricion

3:00pm–3:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm–4:15pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

Afterschool Meals

3:30pm–5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free afterschool meals for children up to 18 years old. Meals must be consumed in the room they are served. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energias con Nutricion

3:45pm–4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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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), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

4:00pm–4:30pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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.

Chess +

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess with us. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Teen Zone

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Afterschool safe space where teens can play games, participate in fun activities, and watch movies. Ages 10 to 14.  

STEAM

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a different hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activity every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month. 

Teen Upcycle Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you have cute clothes that don’t fit any more? Boring décor? Teens are invited to Upcycle Hour! Upcycling is a great way to refashion something that isn’t right for you into something new—without throwing things away or spending money.

Writing Poetry

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

This program will be open to both novice and experienced poets to provide an opportunity for everyone to expand their writing skills and learn from each other.