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

Coffee with Cops

9:00am - 11:30am
Family, Adult, Seniors
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Coffee with Cops event at a local McDonald's

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

Uplift Heights Primary

9:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

 PreK PAC on Saturday 5/18 9am-12pm at the secondary campus.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Outreach- Grovefest

9:00am - 3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Matt and Monica attended event and gave out information on Prairie Creek Library and its progrmas

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

In a fun and nurturing environment, Regina inspires children from toddlers to teens to discover their inner creativity while building confidence, developing eye hand coordination, fine motor skills and social skills.

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

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
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hatching Hope Workshop

10:00am - 2:00pm
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: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

This workshop will highlight the local authority for Dallas County and help families understand how to access mental health services in their area.  Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving more than

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:

Afiah Bey will give the community of children an understanding of the importance of the Griot/storyteller.  A Griot (gree-o) tells the history of a people through stories, songs, rhythms, theatre, dance and visual arts.  Partic

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
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
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 "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Age Group: Adult
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 "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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

EMPOWER Series

10:30am - 1:00pm
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, Economic/Workforce Development
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, Thursday, 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 "Family" group.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Groove Line Dance Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like to dance?

The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library has a fun, exciting dance class just for you! 

 

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

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

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

Sandy Shrout Puppetry Presents, "How the Dragon got it's Fire"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
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:

Sandy Shrout Puppetry presents, " How the Dragon Got it's Fire" ! A dragon, a pirate, and a fairy help to explain just how the dragon got its fire!  Join us for  this really " hot " show! All ages 

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

STEAM Saturday

11:00am - 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:

Join us at Fretz Park the first and third Saturday of each month for a different science-technology-engineering-math craft, experiment, or project!  For children ages 5 and up and their parents or caregivers.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bentley BBQ

11:00am - 2:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

This event is in the "Family" group.
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Poetry "Riters" and Readers Club

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come to the event to read and discuss poetry, Held mettings are held every other month.

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
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. 

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.

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.

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

Bi-Annual Community Cleanup

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

The Dallas West Branch library will host a group for this bi-annual cleanup organized by the City of Dallas Planning and Urban Design department (P+UD).

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Club de Crochet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 welcome!

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

First Time Homebuyers Seminar

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Thinking of purchasing your first home? Learn where to begin, what questions to ask, and where to find answers.

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

M.A.C. Club presents: "Summer Saturday Movie Matinee"

1:30pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

The M.A.C. Club Presents "Summer Saturday Matinee" as an opportunity for school-aged children and teens to visit the library and join in watching a manga, anime or comic super hero themed movie. 

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

"You Are Special!" is performed by Doc Gibbs.

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 "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.

SMARTcrafts—How Seeds Travel

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

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

A Dog's Way Home--Family Movie Day

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

Come and be entertained by viewing a family oriented feature film on our big screen here at the library.

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

Family Movie @ BLK

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:

Come to the library to see a family friendly movie.

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.

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas East & West (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
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.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Study Room
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

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

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
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.  

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

STEAM in Action: Paper Marbling

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "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 - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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

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.

Tourney at Central: A Game of Thrones Experience

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library presents The Tourney at Central: A Game of Thrones Experience. Don your Westerosi best and join us as we celebrate the last season of Game of Thrones at the library!