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 "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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Registration for SMART Camp

10:00am - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Lobby
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get a back-to-school jumpstart at SMART Camp, where you'll practice science, math, art, reading, and technology while doing fun, hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Route360: AWS Study Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
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:

AWS Associate Certificate Study Group

July 7 to September 15, Saturdays

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 - Auditorium
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 "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
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Age Group: 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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Mayor's Back to School Fair Pre-Registration

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Pre-register for one of the biggest back to school events in North Texas: The Annual Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair on August 3 at Fair Park. 

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.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Guided meditation classes 

You do not need any background in meditation. All learning material will be provided.

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

Saturday Crafty Morning

11:00am - 12:30pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of unstructured crafting. We provide supplies, you provide your creativity and imagination!

Best for ages 5 and up.

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

Adult Reading Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Triangle Area (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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 "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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Crafts @ the Creek

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love crafts? Come to Crafts @ the Creek and enjoy making crafts with the family!

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

Toastmasters

12:15pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential?  Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 1:30pm. 

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 - Auditorium
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Featured
Event Details:

Cord cutting can sound scary at first, with a ton of options and decisions to make, but you will find it is surprisingly easy. In fact, you may already have everything you need.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Fun Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday for a story and related craft activity! Open to all ages. 

Ven a la biblioteca cada dos sábados para un cuento y artesanía. ¡Perfecto para niños de todas las edades! 

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

Styles of Art Session

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Hey kids!  Come in out of the heat and learn about different types of art and their artists. You will also create a piece of art of your own. You could become the next Pablo Picasso!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Bollywood Bash

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come and Join the fun! Learn about the Hindu culture through Dance, Music, Film, and Henna.

 


Recommended for ages 12-18.
 

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

Mad Science! presented by ATMOS Energy

2:00pm - 2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sensational, jaw-dropping science experiments that will captivate and entertain. Mad Science teachers are trained to captivate and ignite developing minds.

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

Tie Dye Monsters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and make a super cute tie dye monster!

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.

Aliens & UFOs!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Did you know that the U.S. government has secretly tracked UFOs since 2008? Do you want to learn what the government doesn’t want you to know? Come downtown to the J.

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

Cool off with a Movie!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come in from the heat and enjoy a family-friendly movie!

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 "Adult" group.

Poetry Riters and Readers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come read and write poetry at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch.

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

S² Saturdays for Kids Mother Goose and DIY Foosball

2:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Oak Lawn Library this summer at 2 pm for S² Saturdays!!!

Double the fun with Story-time and STEAM projects!

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and

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:

Need help with technology! Let us help you! Register an one hour session with one of our helpful, professional staff memebers. No problem to biig or small!

Must register a least 24 hours in advance. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Saturday Study Hall

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you need a quiet place to study?  Our auditorium is available Saturday afternoons for students to use.

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

STEAM Saturday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn all about owls, and explore the digestive system of an owl by dissecting owl pellets. Program sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

 

Tear down this wall!

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)
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

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

Best for ages 6 and up!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Gaming In The Library

3:30pm - 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! Everything from card games to the Wii, A chance to hang out in the library and have fun!  Games along with snacks and drinks, what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

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: 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 "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