GED Morning Class

9:00am - 12:00pm
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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
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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. 

Texas Workforce Solutions

10:00am - 1:00pm
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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
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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. 

Bilingual/ Spanish Story time (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:00am
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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
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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
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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Preschool Storytime

10:45am - 11:45am
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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
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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.

Computer Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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. 

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (hora de cuentos)

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Dallasite Yogis

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Covenant Church Bible Study

11:00am - 1:00pm
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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
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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.

GED Orientation

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Orientations offered every Tuesday and Thursdays at 12p-4p - enroll and test onsite

Baby Basics Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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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
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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
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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.

Welcome to the Digital Age! Part 2

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how your new device can enhance your life.  You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more.  Contact the library in advance to make an appointment for one on one assistance.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Impact of Gossip and Society Columnists

1:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come hear the “dirt” on just everyone. Meet the likes of Rex Reed, Louella Parsons, Hedda Hopper, Liz Smith, Dorothy Kilgallen, “Suzy,” Walter Winchell, and Truman Capote, who knew everything there was to know.

For mature audiences.

English Conversation Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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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.

Mah Jongg

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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. 

After School Snack

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:15pm
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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.

Afterschool Supersnacks

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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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 SUPERSNACK/RECARGA TUS ENERGÍAS CON NUTRICIÓN

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.

Converse English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.

Boardgaming!!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's game night!   We've got games like Fluxx, Catan, Munchkin and others!   Don't like those?  Bring your own games, some friends and have a good time!

Reservation

Study Room B

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Purpose of Meeting

n/a

One on One Computer Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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
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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.

STEAM

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

Join us for a different hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activity every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month. 

Google - Applied Digital Skills Training

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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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
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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.  

Weekly Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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.

Night at Geek Central

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - OUT OF SERVICE - Laurie Evans Studio & Salon (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's theme will be: Pokemon! Come geek-out with us on the 3rd floor. We'll play games, talk Pokemon and battle through Pokemon trivia to become August's Quizzard of Central!

Business Research: Using Library Databases

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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
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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
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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.

Budget Townhall

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

District 12 Budget Townhall

Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals

7:00pm - 7:45pm
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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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30pm - 11:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy