Explore Asia: East Asia

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Explore Asia! 

Each Saturday in May we will travel to a different region in Asia learning about its culture and its people through stories, activities, and dance.

 

K-Pop Dance Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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K-Pop dance workshop for Teens and Adults Love K-Pop? Do you dance around the living room to Super Junior, BTS, Blackpink, or Lisa? Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance like your favorite K-Pop idol?

Dallas Young Makers

10:30am - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Seed Library (6th Floor)
Age Group: Teen
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.

Explore Asia: Saturdays in May

10:30am - 3:00pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Explore Asia! 

Saturdays in May are where we are traveling around Asia, as we explore different regions throughout Asia! 

 

African American Movie Series

11:00am - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
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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.

Explore East Asia: Lion Dance Performance

11:30am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Explore the wonders of East Asia at the Vickery Park Branch Library!

LION DANCE!

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Teen Bubble Tea Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Teens! Do you love Bubble Tea?

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Intermediate Watercolor Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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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.

Bare Bones Shakespeare Acting Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:
Why "Bare Bones" Shakespeare?

Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
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 to 4 p.m.!

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

Central Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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.

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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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 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Dallas Song Writing Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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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.

Design Your Own Comic

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own comic from a professional illustrator! We will provide all the supplies and tools, just bring your comic ideas and we will bring them to life! 

Recommended age for this program is 8-12.