African American Dallas Literature Expo

All Day
Family, 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, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

African American Dallas Literature Expo

All Day
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
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, Exhibit

Selecting the Right College

10:00am–11:30am
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Come to the Renner Frankford Library to learn about how to afford college.

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am–2:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Multimedia Lab (5th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

The Dallas Young Makers Club is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas.

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

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Paws Reading Tutors

12:30pm–1:30pm
Family, 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 - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, 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 of all ages are invited to join us one Saturday a month to sit down and read to one of the dogs. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the ski

Sound Meditation

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Using a tibetan bowl made of bronze will be played by striking or rubbing it's rim with a wooden mallet. This is therapeutic for the mind, body, and spirit. It's a soothing ringing sound that allows you to go into a deeper awareness.

M.A.C. Club presents: "Summer Saturday Movie Matinee"

1:30pm–4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The M.A.C. Club Presents "Summer Saturday Matinee" as an opportunity for school-aged children and teens to visit the library and join in watching a manga, anime or comic super hero themed movie. 

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Google Slides Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make the most of the free, web-based office suite offered by Google. This session will focus on Google Slides.

Laptops will be provided for use during the class or feel free to bring your own device.

Juneteenth Jubilee: Event

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Please join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with music, dance, and a special guest lecture by Dr. Deborah Plant, editor of Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

Teen Book Crafting

4:00pm–6:00pm
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:

It’s too painful for throw away old books – learn some new ways to use them! At this event, you’ll learn how to turn books into art through paper folding, button making, creative collage, and more.

Wii Game Night

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for some fun with the Wii. We have Mario Racing, Wii Sport Resort, and many other games for you to play with friends old and new!