This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scrabble Tournaments

All Day
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teams play Scrabble and enjoy friendly competition.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Nordstrom NorthPark Kids’ Shoe-Tying Storytime

9:00am - 9:15am
Preschool
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Offsite
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

SCORE provides free small business coaching

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from June 2 through July 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. First day and registration is Saturday, June 2. No kids program will be available for children of registered students.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes from June 2 through July 7, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Clases gratuitas de inglés desde el 2 de junio hasta el 7 de julio, de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Classes (Level 2 only)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes for Level 2 students only from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 2 to July 7. Students needing other levels will be offered to take their classes elsewhere. The Kids program will not be offered.

This event is in the "Family" group.

The Knitting Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual Books and Boogie

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, and songs! Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Una hora de cuento bilingue para niños menores de 6 años, con musica, movimiento, canciones y arte!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Spanish Camp for Kids

10:30am - 11:15am
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

For children (ages 6-11) who want to have fun and learn or practice speaking Spanish.  Each week the instructor will cover different topics and students can attend any or all sessions.  Classes are limited to 25 participants.  

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Preschool
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:3 -6 years old

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Sip and Play (Learning Paradigm)

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Dallas West Branch has partnered with the Learning Paradigm to provide a special service for special needs children and their parents.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Mr. Phil, the Song and Dance Man, will charm and delight the family with classic stories, contemporary tales, traditional nursery rhymes and a few tunes from his ukulele.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafty Saturday

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

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Mejorar sus habilidades de escucha y conversar, gana mas confianza y practique su inglés en un ambiente de grupo casual. 

Aprenda sobre su comunidad y habla sobre temas que son importantes para usted. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Sidewalk Chalk Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We have a lot of sidewalk chalk.  Come and create your  own chalk masterpieces, or play a game of hopscotch after you draw it.  Fun for all ages.  * Weather permitting

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Spanish Conversation Classes for Adults

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each week we will be covering different topics, so come prepared to have fun and practice your Spanish speaking skills.  Classes are limited to 25 participants.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Empower Series (Wrap-UP)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

SCORE provides free small business coaching

WRAP UP 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Escape in Time: A Puzzle Room Adventure

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Try to find your way out of something more difficult than a box in this puzzle room challenge.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

LEGO CHALLENGE

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

  Participate in various activities while having fun.  Join us on Saturdays for a good time!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ELL Classes

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or improve your English? We offer weekly Level 1 and Level 2 courses to help you get started. 

¿Quiere aprender o mejorar su inglés? Ofrecemeos clases semanales de primer y segundo nivel para ayudarle. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Perot Tech Truck

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Come explore science and creativity when the Perot Tech Truck visits Skyline.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Club de Crochet

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A celebration that's been ten years in the making. Joining us at 12:30 will be clowns Slappy and Monday with their Ha Ha highly magnetic vaudevillian slapstick comedy act.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Color Me Calm

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Teen Center
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Do you want to try something new? Join us for our Color Me Calm program for adults. We will provide you with colored pencils, markers and coloring pages; or you can bring your own.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafts in the Afternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, do you like making crafts? Join us and create something special on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your friends and get crafty!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafts with Kerri/Manualidades con Kerri

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

A Juneteenth Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Service Learning

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Brush Up! Adult Painting Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join the library staff and express yourself through painting with the help of our Artist in Residence. We will have the supplies, you bring the creativity. For adults 18+

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Escape in Time: A Puzzle Room Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Try to find your way out of something more difficult than a box in this puzzle room challenge.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Theater Games with Teatro Dallas

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

Come and play theatre games at the library with Teatro Dallas. “These games stimulate creativity, language skills, concentration, interaction, group planning and decision making. Classes are bilingual.”

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens In Fashion

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Teens create their own original designs with renowned fashion Designers Memory Jora and Tiara Jackson. 

Sponsored by: The Friends of the Library, The Dallas Foundation, and Epsilon. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Toastmasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Belle Noir Literary Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Literary book group for adults! Quarterly literary book review of The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Drag Queen Story Hour: Tall Tales and High Heels

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Grab your crown and enjoy an afternoon with royalty. Read books, sing songs, dance, and craft with a queen! 

Program sponsored by the Oak Lawn Friends of the Library!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Movis is to be determined.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Father's Day Crafternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children come and have fun making and creating Father's Day cards for your Dad in honor of Father's Day.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer One-on-One

2:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having questions about certain technologies? Let us help you! You will have an one hour appointment with one of our helpful, professional staff memebers! 

Must register at least 24 hours in advance.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Brett Roberts - Rockin' Bubbles

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Brett Roberts presents Rockin Bubbles! There will be bubbles inside bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and more. But this isn’t just a show to watch. Brett will teach kids how to do their own bubble tricks with things they can find at home.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

KNITTERS ANONYMOUS / TEJEDORA ANONIMO

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Route360

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

This study group is part of Route360 (https://route360inc.org(link is external)) effort to bridge skills and opportunity gaps in tech.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Gaming At The Library

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let’s get together and play!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

We can do it!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

STEAM in Action

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

Best for ages 6 and up!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Escape in Time: A Puzzle Room Adventure

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Try to find your way out of something more difficult than a box in this puzzle room challenge.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

White Rock Hills Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an after school program to have group viewings of classic works in anime, samplings of new and old releases, and movie nights featuring pieces by director