GED Morning Class

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

One-On-One Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

Job Help

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Job help at Forest Green Manor

Texas Workforce Solutions

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Employment and workforce training skills information disbursed to meet the needs of the community.

Library Tech Tutor

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

HIV Health & Wellness Event

10:00am - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

This event will focus on increasing HIV awareness and supporting good health initiatives in the South Dallas community.

Bilingual/ Spanish Story time (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under. ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

 

Storytime Serendipity

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - 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

Preschool Storytime

10:45am - 11:45am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, 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.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (hora de cuentos)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Computer Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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 or Thursday, by appointment only.

Dallasite Yogis

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Stone Room (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Dallasite Yogis is a recurring yoga class which, under the instruction of Jarrett Chatman, will give participants the opportunity to learn simple but meaningful meditation tools to improve energy levels, heighten one’s ability to focus, and ma

Tech Thursday

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Having trouble navigating your smartphone? Need help downloading our Overdrive app? Need a quick refresher on using your email? Then come on in! No registration necessary!

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Business Research: Using Library Databases

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Do your business research using Dallas Public Library databases!

Covenant Church Bible Study

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement

Tech Thursday

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come into the library to learn how to use your mobile devices with eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other resources the library offers.

Baby Basics Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Storytime Steps
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Violin Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

Kundalini Yoga with Swami Dev

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experience Kundalini Yoga with Swami Dev. Kundalini Yoga is an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. It incorporates movement, meditation, breathing techniques, and the chanting of mantras.

English Conversation Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Let’s practice speaking English. 
Free Conversation Class.  All levels welcome. 
Grupo de conversación casual.  Todos son bienvenidos.

Guitar Group Lessons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Coffee and conversation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

Mah Jongg

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Mah Jongg players unite!   Have fun playing and make some new friends along the way. 

Congressman Veasey's Office Hours

2:45pm - 4:15pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Do you have questions or concerns about the government or legislation?   Stop by and talk with staff from Congressman Veasey's office. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:15pm
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: 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.

Literacy and Math Games

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Children 5 to 12 are invited to come play a variety of math and literacy games. We have games appropriate to each age and developmental stage.

Afterschool Supersnacks

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: 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.

Afterschool Crafts

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come for the Afterschool meals and stay for the crafts! Crafts and activities for preschoolers to teens in the Auditorium every school day from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

AFTERSCHOOL SUPERSNACK/RECARGA TUS ENERGÍAS CON NUTRICIÓN

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
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.

Chess +

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a game of Chess or Backgammon. Don't know how yet? We'll show you. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Converse English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Speaking is the hardest part of learning a new language, so practice somewhere supportive and safe. Chat with a bilingual librarian in a relaxed conversational setting, either one-on-one or with a small group.

One on One Computer Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

By APPOINTMENT ONLY

Schedule a one to one computer training session. Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Contact the library today and ask for JP to schedule an appointment!

Afterschool on the Hill

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Play a game, make some art, or something else fun after school!

All are welcome and materials will be provided.

Bluebonnet Book Club

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

Join the Bluebonnet Book Club to read and discuss the latest and greatest books that have been chosen as nominees for the Texas Bluebonnet Award! Read at least 5 to decide and celebrate the winner in February!

LEGO Squad

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you up to the challenge? Join us every second and fourth Thursday of the month to accept the daily building challenge or use your imagination to build anything you like!

Google - Applied Digital Skills Training

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Gates Training Room (B Level)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Featured, Technology
Event Details:

Join this 8-week hands-on and interactive instructor-led course as we follow the Grow with Google Applied Digital Skills for Adult Learners course to learn practical digital skills using their free project-based video curriculum that includes an I

GED Class provided by the Wilkinson Center

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

Budget Town Hall

5:45pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Town Hall meeting.

GED Classes Hosted by the Wilkinson Center

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, Ext. 391

Weekly Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library. Beginners always welcome.

Love Field West Neighborhood Association

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Studyroom - Love Field West Neighborhood Association

Business Research: Using Library Databases

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Do your business research using Dallas Public Library databases!

Signing Social: Unit 1

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a FREE eight week course on learning basic sign language! Each week will host an hour-long learning session followed by a fun game and prizes!

The Commedia

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ever want to mimc "Who's Line Is It Anyways?" Join us for the Commedia, DPL's inclusive improv group. We make stuff up every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.

Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Practicing  Tai Chi is a journey to your good health which encourages confidence. Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis.