Juneteenth Celebrations at the Central Library

All Day
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate the Juneteenth National holiday with a day of activities at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library on Saturday June 17.

Introduction to Theater for Kids

10:00am–11:00am
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

Writing Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a new writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Build your Ideal Neighborhood with RAYO Planning

10:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

RAYO Planning, an urban planning nonprofit will be present to facilitate a fun and interactive exercise that centers memories and values by using doodads and knick knacks to build your ideal neighborhood

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Family Learning Program

10:30am–12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

Talking about Tenth Street: A Juneteenth Event

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallas History & Archives Division, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents' Association, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood:

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Father's Day Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in this special Father's Day storytime. Fathers are encouraged to bring their children to hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Drawing Class

12:00pm–1:30pm
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
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

A Free Man Cries for the Future: A Juneteenth Event

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth and the history of Dallas' Tenth Street neighborhood with a live performance of "A Free Man Cries for the Future," an original play written by Iv Amenti that describes the joys and struggles of a family fro

Guitar Class

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

Cancelled

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

 

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Stages and Satyrs: A Shakespeare Inspired D&D Actual Play

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - The Story Center (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Greetings and salutations, patrons of the arts.

The Dallas Public Library is proud to announce a Dungeons and Dragons actual play show inspired by the works of William Shakespeare!

Teen's Choice Family Time- Puzzle Room

1:00pm–4:00pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are hosting family activities that have been picked out by the teens of the White Rock Hills Community! 

Making Remembrance Stones with the Nasher Sculpture Center

1:45pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas East & West (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the Nasher Sculpture Center as we decorate stones in remembrance of community members who shaped the history of the Tenth Street Historic District Freedman's Town neighborhood.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration 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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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.

DIY Juneteenth Buttons

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Freedom Day by making a personalized button. Choose from graphics, motivational messages, or create your own design, while supplies last. 

Strings Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Registration Required
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.