District 8 Open Forum

All Day
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach

District 8 Open Forum

All Day
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement

W. T. White Spring Fair

9:00am - 3:30pm
Family, Teen
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Age Group: Family, Teen
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Park Forest Team as we celebrate spring Longhorn stlye!  Ask us anything about library programs, projects or what to read next.  Pick up fun prizes!

DJ Deluxe Baby Jukebox Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool
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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:

DJ Deluxe presents morning moves and grooves with preschoolers and tots. Grab a shakerand a scarf and begin the baby bop! Actual Jukebox not included.

Child Playtime

10:00am - 11:30am
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have some early morning fun with games, puzzles, and laughs!

ELL Testing Study Room A

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

ELL Testing Placement

English Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free classes - Start anytime - All are welcome! 

Clases gratis - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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

Free English classes from January 19th through April 27th.

Clase de inglés gratuitas desde 19 de enero hasta el 27 de abril.

English Classes

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

FREE Math Tutoring every Saturday!!!

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free tutoring presented by Intellichoice for children and teens grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

Free Math Tutoring from IntelliChoice

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library through IntelliChoice. Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information.

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We offer free math tutoring to K-12th graders. The program uses its own materials for each grade level and also helps kids with their homework and class materials.

 

Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE tutoring at the Skyline Branch Library

(6006 Everglade Rd, Dallas, TX).

Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning September 8th on Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm.

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!

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Puppet Play with Sandy Shrout Sponsored by Atmos Energy!

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Premiere puppeteer Sandra Shrout will be performing a special show that will entertain the whole family.

Beginning Spanish - Session 2

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Beginning Spanish for Adults.  8 sessions.  Some knowledge Spanish language is preferred.  Each session builds on previous session.  No registration required.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old.

Dallas Playdate

10:30am - 1:00pm
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: Early Literacy, Featured
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Dallas Playdate is an early literacy event full of fun activities that will help your children leap into literacy through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playi

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, Thursday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

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.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all crocheting enthusiasts and inquirers!  

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement

English Conversation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Crafternoon

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Crafts @ the Creek: A Shade of Relaxation: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Had a tough week? Relax at the library as you learn to paint with watercolors. No stress, just beautiful colors.

English Conversation Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

DMA Focus Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Club de Crochet

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - In Library
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!

AARP Tax Help

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

AARP volunteers will be avaliable to assist patrons with filing their tax returns.

Los voluntarios de AARP estarán disponibles para ayudar a los clientes a presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos.

Toastmasters

12:15pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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 Saturday from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Bigfoot in Texas: History, Legends, and Modern Sightings (Exploration of the Unknown)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Lyle Blackburn, Texas cryptozoologist and author of “The Beast of Boggy Creek” and “Lizard Man”, will share his personal experiences of Bigfoot in the great state of Texas. 

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome! 

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. Start today. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

VITA Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library will partner with the IRS’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to offer free, in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

Circus Freaks sponsored 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:

The Circus Freaks are a Dallas-based performing ensemble that create unusual acts of theater while incorporating a variety of traditional circus skills, music, and a touch of improvisational mayhem!

 

Craft/SMART Saturday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages.

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

How to Work Your Credit Score to Buy a House!

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

Come gather and learn how to work your credit score to buy a house!
Small steps can make a BIG difference. Knowledge is power. You will walk
away with some great credit knowledge! Take the small step towards credit

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?

April Fools Pranks for Kids

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Please come to the library to learn and make a few easy pranks. These tricks are perfect for April Fools Day.

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.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
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.

Creative Kids Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of cross stitch as we create an Easter Egg. We will stitch the outline of our egg and then you can follow one of the provided patterns or create your own pattern. 

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

 

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.