Introduction to Theater for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Indy 500

10:30am - 11:30am
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

Cancelled

Family Learning Program

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Family Learning Program

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Juneteenth Confetti Poppers!

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, by making a confetti popper! Juneteenth is an annual American holiday on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas. 

Kids Art Studio: Father's Day

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make a special gift to give to your dad.

Program provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Meet Author Nancy Churnin

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet award-winning, children's author, Nancy Churnin for the first event in our Jane Pak Memorial Author Series.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Preston Royal Library

YMCA Game Truck

11:00am - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get your game on in the YMCA Tech Hub! The Luxury Limo-Style Mobile Game Theater on wheels features 7 Widescreen High-Definition TVs, Laser Light Show and Multiplayer Gaming Excitement!

Juneteenth Fans!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Cool yourself off with a Juneteenth-themed fan! Decorate your own fan just in time for Juneteenth Celebrations! All the festive fun without the hot summer heat!

 

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Heika Smith Ukulele Concert

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We have partnered with a local ukulelist to perform a modern tribute concert of TOP 40 pop music including works by Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars and The Interrupters to name a few. It will be an eclectic afternoon of musical fun!

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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: 6
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Father's Day Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come make a DIY father's day craft personalized by you.

Supplies provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

SMART Summer: Bricks4Kidz Lego Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Summer Crafternoon: Juneteenth Confetti Poppers!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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: 1
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.