Paper Art: Crafty Cards

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with a creative session of card making! Participants will have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and create personalized greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, thank you notes, and more.

Guitar Class

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

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Central Chess Club

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

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Keyboard Class

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

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Monster Needs Your Vote. Children's bias program

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Learn about Civic Engagement and Character Building through the book, MONSTER NEEDS YOUR VOTE, by Paul Czajak.

City of Dallas Budget Town Hall - Unity Concert Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

We can't have a "Park and Recreation" themed event without a public forum!

Learn about the proposed FY24-25 City of Dallas budget and ask city staff questions about the budget. Then engage with the city departments on site.

Collaborative Mural with work/shop

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join work/shop in creating a collaborative mural where everyone makes their mark! Choose a part of the Dallas skyline to color in with crayons or oil pastels. As more drawings are added to the mural, the more the picture comes together.

Escape Your Bias Puzzle Room

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas West Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Can you escape the bias in your mind? Test your understanding of bias and problem-solving skills with this puzzle room.

This puzzle room can be completed with up to 4 people in 15-20 minutes.

 

Unity Concert: Your Vote Rocks!

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

No, we're not trying to bring Pawnee and Eagleton together, but we do want to encourage Dallasites of all beliefs to vote! At the Dallas Unity Concert, you'll hear live bands, meet a li'l horse and even be a part of a karate dance party.

Is That A Cat? Children's bias program

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Family, 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Learn about bias through the eyes of different animals. Discover how optical illusions change our viewpoint and perspective.

Strings Class

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

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