Yogees Yoga 4 Kids Kid Yoga presented by ATMOS Energy!

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Offsite
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Enjoy a literary journey through yoga, stretching and storytelling.

The Knitting Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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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
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

ELL Volunteer Training

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Family Learning Program Volunteer Training

10:00am - 1:00pm
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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

Texas Landscape Paint Along Workshop with VET

10:15am - 12:15pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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It is FUN and its FREE. Sign up to reserve space(s). Please include your email address and your name(s).

You're invited to join us!

Fam Jam with afrikoPOP sponsored by ATMOS Energy!

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Show your moves in this 30 minute dance workout for the whole family! Join us every Saturday in August for a half hour of cardio lead by Kasa, fitness enthusiast and founder of afrikoPOP.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

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

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
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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
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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.

English Conversation

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

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

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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

Family Movie Matinee/Cine Familiar - Dumbo

11:00am - 2:00pm
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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
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Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Crafts @ the Creek: Maze Madness!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Learn about the history of mazes and build your own. Use basic supplies to construct an original maze and challenge your friends to the finish line! 

*Recommended for ages 7 and up. 

English Chats

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
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
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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.

First Time Home Buyer Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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Professional realtor, John Haley will provide a free informative workshop about buying your first home.

Fretz Park Knitting Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Whether you're an experienced knitter, a novice, or wish to learn, join us on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3 for our knitting group! Please bring your own supplies.

Family Dance Party sponsored by ATMOS Energy!

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and boogie to some kid-friendly jams! Ten-year-old DJ AustinB7 will provide you with tunes to get the whole family moving! Props and other items will be provided. Come party with us!

Craft/SMART Saturday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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

Crochet for a Cause

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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     Crochet for a Cause at Mountain Creek Branch Library every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Secret Society of Children's Books: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Siddie Joe Johnson Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

SHHH! Do you want to join the Secret Society? The Secret Society of Children’s Books is a bi-monthly lecture series that features a particular historical item from the Dallas Public Library’s Siddie Joe Johnson Children’s Literature Collection.

Toastmasters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
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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?

Family Movie Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.

Bilingual Computer Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
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This is a bilingual computer classes that introduces adults to basics such as: how to use a mouse, typing, Microsoft Word, and basic internet searches. The class is one hour long and all supplies will be provided.

1-on-1 Computer Help/1 a 1 Ayuda con Computadoras

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
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Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Lakewood Library Book Discussion Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The book selection for the month of August is "Ship Fever" by Andrea Barrett.

Knitters Anonymous/Tejedoras Anonimas

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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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.

Piano Lessons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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!

English Conversation Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
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Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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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.

UDO:Tech

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology