Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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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. 

Creative Spaces- Fiber Arts Workroom- Open Space Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Creative Space open hours are a time when spaces will be open for customers to walk-in and use equipment on a first come/first serve basis.

Pet Vaccinations and Wellness with the SPCA of Texas

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join the SPCA of Texas for low-cost pet vaccinations and microchips!

TX Workforce Solutions

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement

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 - 11:30am
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

Narwhals and Waterfalls Concert

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

An interactive concert in which kids will have the opportunity to play instruments (depending on how many are in attendance), sing, dance and learn some essential Social and Emotional Learning skills through music.

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.

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, Thursday, or Saturday 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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

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.

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 - In Library
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.

Brown Bag Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Read a book on the listed topic, then share it with the group!

January's topic is Tea.

English Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Winter Break Snack

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Enjoy a free snack provided by Equal Heart for ages 0-18 only.

Board Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

DIY Medieval Castles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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.

Family Board Game Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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A wide assortment of board games, card games and puzzles will be available. Bring your friends & family or meet a new friend during our board game afternoon. Snacks will be provided.

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

3:30pm - 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.

Crafty Days at Arcadia Park

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Elementary aged children are invited to participate in different arts and crafts activities.

Classes with Mr. Smith

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Thursdays at 4 PM.

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.

LEGO Challenge

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

Test your creativity with LEGOs! Work by yourself or in small groups and make the best themed Lego creation! Recommended ages: 4-14 years old.

Winter Break Snack

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Enjoy a free snack provided by Equal Heart for ages 0-18 only.

After School at Pleasant Grove

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids are invited to join us after school for fun activities which can include crafts, games, or creative play.

Afterschool Art for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Kids and their families explore their creativity as our crafty librarians help you create an exciting hands-on craft project.

Full STEAM Ahead

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
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Full STEAM ahead, future tinkers! Come learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through fun, hands-on activities!

Courtesy of UTD's Science and Engineering Education Center.

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STEAM

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Early Literacy
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. 

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

Conversations in English - Conversaciónes en Inglés

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

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

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

General Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford