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
Event Details:

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
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Free Mammograms/Mamografias gratuitas

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Uninsured Dallas County residents age 35 or older can receive a free breast cancer screening from Parkland Hospital. This program is sponsored by Mercado369. We are sorry, all slots for this program have been filled.

Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bharatanatyam, the most widely practiced form of Indian Classical dances in the world, is considered to be over 2000 years old from South India.

English Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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 (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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!

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 - 12:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Work on your current project with a group of your brothers and sisters in stitching!

Kid's Royal Book Club

10:30am - 11:15am
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Though we may weep with the Little Mermaid or celebrate with the tortoise, we can learn from their trials and triumphs.

Join us as we read and explore the enchanting worlds of fables and fairy tales together.

Ages 6-11

EMPOWER Series

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Dallas Boys are Lit Series: Get Lit with a CEO…….Wade Hudson

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get Lit with a CEO…….Wade Hudson, editor We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
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! 

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:

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.

Crochet for a Cause (C4C)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City 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.

English Conversation

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

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Paper Circuits

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

Learn about circuits and how electricity moves while making a light up greeting card. Ages 7 and up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and The Dallas Foundation.

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time.

Understanding Your Child’s IEP: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Basics Workshop

11:00am - 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: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Learn how to interpret your child’s IEP including components of a high-quality Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), components of measurable, standards based goals & objectives, difference between ac

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - Disney's Christopher Robin

11:00am - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Poetry "Riters" and Readers Club

11:30am - 4:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

English Chats

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, English Language Learning
Event Details:

This group is for adults who want to practice and improve their English conversational skills, by having talks with an experienced English speaker.

Family Storytime

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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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 (ages 0-5)
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.

SMART Crafts @ the Creek: BUILD A HOVER CRAFT!

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:

Learn how to make a hoover craft using simple household items!

STEAM: Straw Rockets

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your little scientist to this steam activity to learn all about rockets: how to design (and decorate), learn what angles are best to launch and what force is needed so they can create a rocket that can blast to the moon. 

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Mayor's Back to School Fair Registration

12:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Pre-register for the Mayor's Back to School Fair held on August 2 at Fair Park. The free event provides schoolchildren and their families with school supplies and other back-to-school essentials necessary to return to school ready and equippe

CSI:DPL

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
 

Ever wanted to learn the difference between TV crime scenes and real ones?

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?

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 for a story and related craft activity! 

 

 

English Classes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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!

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

1:30pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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. 

David Chicken sponsored by Atmos Energy!

2:00pm - 2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

David Chicken takes the stage with his Emmy Award Winning Talent for entertaining children as being part superhero, part Elvis and 100% fun for all ages!

Spanish Camp for Kids

2:00pm - 2:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join the fun.  Learn  or practice  Spanish words and phrases through songs, games and crafts.  

Art with Friends

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about artists, get inspired, and create your own artwork. 

Crochet for a Cause

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

     Crochet for a Cause at Mountain Creek Branch Library every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Puzzle Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Does your family have what it takes to use your SMART skills to solve the puzzle room? Work as a group to complete challenges in Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology before time runs out and solve the secret clue.

SMART Saturday—Family Puzzle Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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

The Puzzle of the Pilfering Professor: a Puzzle Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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
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?

Apollo 11: 50th Anniversary Lunar Landing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Technology
Event Details:

It's been 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission that landed us on the moon. Come learn more about the lunar landing, space, and the importance of space exploration.

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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.

LEGO DAY

2:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come to the library and build a creation out of Legos!

All ages welcome.

Teen Anime & Board Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love Anime?? Want to meet more teens who love Anime like you do? Come to Prairie Creek Branch Library for Anime Club! Watch Anime, talk about Anime, and discuss Anime/Manga books. Enjoy friendly competition with Teen Board Games! 

Books in Motion

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

See what you’ve read come to life! Watch movie adaptations of well-known books and enjoy a brief discussion of your favorite books and film adaptations. It’s romcom time!

Apollo 11: 50th Anniversary Lunar Landing Activities and Displays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas East & West (1st Floor) OUT OF SERVICE
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Technology
Event Details:

Outer space arts and crafts activities for children/families to participate in.

Pictures on display from Apollo 11 mission as well as current NASA missions.

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:

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.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

 

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

STEAM in Action: Family Puzzle Room

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Does your family have what it takes to use your SMART skills to solve the puzzle room? Work as a group to complete challenges in Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology before time runs out and solve the secret clue.

White Rock Hills Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
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