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Scrabble Tournaments

All Day

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Teams play Scrabble and enjoy friendly competition.

Nordstrom NorthPark Kids’ Shoe-Tying Storytime

9:00am–9:15am

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - Offsite

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

deHaro Center Health Fair

9:00am–12:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Age Group: Family

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Community health fair

Empower Series on Making Your Ideas Bigger

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

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

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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!

Route360: AWS Study Group

10:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

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AWS Associate Certificate Study Group

July 7 to September 15, Saturdays

Volunteer training

10:00am–2:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Training for prospective English teaching volunteers.

Volunteer training

10:00am–2:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Training for prospective Kids program volunteers.

Bilingual Books and Boogie

10:30am–11:00am

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Family

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

Sip and Play (Learning Paradigm)

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

Arcadia Park Neighborhood Association

10:45am–12:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

The Mr. Phil Show! presented by ATMOS Energy

11:00am–11:30am

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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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.

English Conversation Class

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Come join us every Saturday in the library for English Conversation. All ages and levels welcome

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Computer Tutor

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Crafty Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

English Conversation Class

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Adult Reading Tutoring

11:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Triangle Area (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Crafts @ the Creek

12:00pm–1:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

Fiddle Faddle Farms Story Hour & Program

12:00pm–2:00pm

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Club de Crochet

12:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratuitas

12:30pm–4:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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Event Details:

Prepare for your naturalization exam. Please bring your Legal Resident Card (Green Card) to register. Please pay with check or money order (no cash) for the cost of a $30 book. No childcare provided.

Color Me Calm

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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.

Crafts in the Afternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

Crafts with Kerri/Manualidades con Kerri

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

Marshall Mitchell the Singing Cowboy! presented by ATMOS Energy

2:00pm–2:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Marshall Mitchell’s Cowboy Music for Kids is fun and engaging. He and his trusty side-kicks intertwine character traits with interactive songs and stories.

Lochwood Back 2 School Party

2:00pm–3:30pm

Family

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

The Lochwood Neighborhood Association is having a Back 2 School Party with school supplies, food, and more!

Toastmasters

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development

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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?

Cool Off with a Movie!

2:00pm–4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

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

Family Movie Time

2:00pm–4:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Movis is to be determined.

First Time Home Buyer's Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development,

Poetry Riters and Readers

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

KNITTERS ANONYMOUS / TEJEDORA ANONIMO

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Back to Hogwarts Bash

3:00pm–5:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,

Event Details:

We are pleased to inform you that you have been invited to a celebration at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join us for wizard-approved crafts, games, and music for dancing!

Kingbridge Apartments Outreach

3:00pm–5:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Age Group: Family

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Kingbridge Apartments Outreach

Poetry Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Fun Poetry Workshop that is inspirational and hands on! Come express your thoughts and words at Prairie Creek Branch Library!

STEAM in Action: Catapults

3:30pm–4:30pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

Gaming In The Library

3:30pm–5:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - In Library

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

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.