Grow With Kindness Sunflower

10:00am–6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Stop by Polk Wisdom Branch for a grab and go kit! Pick up a sunflower craft kit and reflect on how you spread kindness and how kindness has been extended to you. 

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am–2:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor (6th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Technology
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The Dallas Young Makers Club (DYM) is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas committed to helping students age 8-18 expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things.

A Shakespearean Cold Case: Murder Mystery

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Welcome to the Literary Bureau of Investigations or L.B.I.!

 

African American Movie Series

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an African American film viewing series! These films will be rated PG-13 and recommended to those above the age of 13.

DPL @ EarthX 2022

11:00am–6:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
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, , , Technology
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Join the Dallas Public Library at EarthX2022 expo at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Thanks to the Friends of the Dallas Public Library for making the library's participation at this event possible. 

The Walls Art Walk

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us for an art walk highlighting the aerosol murals of Elam Creek, also known as “The Walls”. Lead by “DAP”, curator of “The Walls” .

A Shakespearean Cold Case: Murder Mystery

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Welcome to the Literary Bureau of Investigations or L.B.I.!

 

Intermediate Watercolor Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving.

Pop Up Plants

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Earth Day is April 22nd! Come celebrate by getting your hands dirty at Pop Up Plants! We will have all of the supplies you need to decorate your very own pot and we'll even help you plant some basil seeds. Don't have much of a green thumb?

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Saturday from 3-4pm!

Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating!

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Central Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
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 - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Come and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Bare Bones Shakespeare - "Julius Caesar"

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Visit the Bachman Lake Branch for a night of free theatre with the legendary bard, William Shakespeare on Saturday, April 23rd from 4-5 pm.

Dallas Song Writing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Don't miss this opportunity to let out your creativity and have your composition performed by professional musicians.