Inspired: Latinx Arte

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 56
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Discover Latinx Contributions to the arts through this creative kit. You’ll learn about the life and styles of prominent Latinx Painters of the past and up-and-coming artists while creating a unique piece inspired by their style.

DanceAfrica @ Klyde Warren Park

10:00am - 2:00pm
Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Outreach
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Join Dallas Public Library at the FREE Saturday daytime DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace fills Klyde Warren Park with a family vibe through main stage performances, food, fun, and vendors uniting the communi

Nature + Play: Buggin' Out in Texas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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The bugs of Texas are upon us, all the live-long day! For real, y'all - Texas has more kinds of insects than any other state.

Like Abuela Made...with Jessica (Bilingual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Straight from Abuela's recipe book, these meals will make your mouth water.
Directamente del recetario de Abuela, estas comidas te harán la boca agua.

Books & Brews @ Pegasus City Brewery

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
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Grab a brew and join Dallas Public Library at Pegasus City Brewery on Saturday Oct 2., we'll be pairing books with their beers.

Hispanic Heritage Month: W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Folklorico Showcase.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month we W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's Folklorico Dancers to perform at Arcadia Park! This showcase will take place outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Cancelled

Hispanic Heritage: Paper Mask Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join artist Frida Lozano and the Community Artist Program for this free event to create your own paper mask and learn about the complexity and tradition behind them!

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Hooks and Needles Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Tuesday and Saturday!

All ages and abilities are welcomed! 

 

 

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Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Beginning Violin Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
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Seats Remaining: 7
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Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, on the 4th floor, Saturdays at 3pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Regarding Music: Explorations in Music Appreciation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.