Adult Gaming Day

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Play games and much more.

¡Diviértete con nosotros! Juegos y mucho más para

Help! I Have To Use a Computer!

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

Do you consider yourself "computer illiterate"? 

Do you think computers are confusing or just plain scary?

Do you need some one-on-one computer assistance with...

-Applications?

-Resumes?

E-Mail Basics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Come and learn how to create an email address on the internet as well as learn how to send, reply and email attachments.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
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. 

Yogees Yoga 4 Kids Kid Yoga presented by ATMOS Energy!

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a literary journey through yoga, stretching and storytelling.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, 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.

 

 

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Breathing, relaxation, and increased flexibility through gentle and chair-assisted movement.

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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: 6 and under

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - 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 5 and under.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
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

MDHA FORUM

10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Outreach
Event Details:

Join us on our monthly forum concerning homelessness.

 

Family Care Connections - Mom and Child Play

10:30am - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Open to parents with children 0 - 3 years old to promote the importance of parent and child interaction. This will address the four domains of language, cognitive, social, and emotional/motor skill development. 

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

English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

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

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Conversational English.  Have fun while practicing to speak English.

Seniors @ the library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Come stay warm in a relaxing place. Learn about technology, ask for help, get a library card, read, use a computer, play games or simply use the resources we have for you.  Visit us!

 

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, 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.

NaNoWriMo Come Write In

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - OUT OF SERVICE - (Archival) LES
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It’s November and that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). This month Come Write In-to the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library and write your heart out! We will host open writing hours on the 3rd floor from 11am-1pm.

Tai Chi Classes

11:30am - 12:15pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have fun learning the Tai Chi Fundamentals, Tai Chi for Arthritis, The 24 Form & Qi Gong.   All are welcomed!!  The classes are free!!!!

Adult Reading Tutoring

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Mah Jongg

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

Services and Resources for Seniors

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

 City of Dallas Office of Community Care/Senior Services presents a program about the services and resources that are available for Seniors.

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.

 

Preston Royal Purls

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Knitting and other needle crafts. Come knit with us, or come to learn. Needles and yarn provided for beginners. 

Tai Chi Class- Basic Fundamentals

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn the basic fundamentals of Tai Chi in a relaxing environment.  Join us in the Prairie Creek Auditorium on Mondays and Fridays, from 1:30pm - 2:15pm,  for FREE Tai Chi classes. 

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. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement

Bilingual Books and Boogie

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - Storytime Steps
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, and songs! Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Una hora de cuento bilingue para niños menores de 6 años, con musica, movimiento, canciones y arte!

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.

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! 

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! 

Bucket Towers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Team up with your friends and see who can build the sturdiest tower out of straws, tape, and string. (The tower must be able to hold weight)

Yoga & Meditation

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Isha Foundation is an International non-profit, non-religious, public service organization, founded by Sadhguru, a leading authority on yoga.  As part of worldwide initiative to make everyone aware of the innumerable benefits of yoga, Isha Fo

Basic Computer Class for Adults

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you ever wonder what a desktop is, or a mouse in computer language?  Join us and learn how to perform a search on the internet, improve your typing skills, type out a word document, and much more!

Retro Gaming Lounge

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Experience the early days of video games at our Retro Gaming Lounge. Start out in the 8-bit era and 16-bit era of gaming, all the way into the dawn of 3D games. Bring your own gaming devices and challenge your friends to new and old games alike.