Collect the MLK Quotes

All Day
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Journey around the library and find the posters to collect letters from Martin Luther King Jr. quotes.  Once you've collected all of the letters to spell out a phrase, turn your sheet into the front desk for a prize! 

Collect the MLK Quotes

All Day
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Journey around the library and find the posters to collect letters from Martin Luther King Jr. quotes.  Once you've collected all of the letters to spell out a phrase, turn your sheet into the front desk for a prize! 

DIY Make and Take Home

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

Every Saturday at the Arcadia Park Branch you can pickup supplies provided by the library to create a craft! Every Saturday there is something new!

Cancelled

Fluent in Finance: Financial Coaching with WiNGS Dallas

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Looking to build towards your financial future? WiNGS Dallas has got you covered. This is our their newly revamped financial series, lead by real financial coaches in the DFW area. 

Knitting and Crocheting

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Cancelled

Child Car Seat Inspections

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

*** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

 

Cozy Candles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Cozy up with a great book and enjoy the soft glow and aroma of a candle you made yourself! This take-and-make kit contains everything you need to make your very own custom 4oz Container Candle. 

Cancelled

Coloring for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What better way to start the New Year than with a relaxing and creative day of free coloring!

Visit the Skyline Branch Saturday, January 22nd from 11 to noon to enjoy yourself, have fun, relax, and meet new people.

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 basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Cancelled

Create Papel Picado: A Traditional Mexican Folk Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn how to create your own Papel Picado during this fun filled event, including how to fold and cut construction paper based on this traditional Mexican Folk Art.  Produce designs such as pop-up art, greeting cards, abstract pieces, banners

Cozy Candles

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Cozy up with a great book and enjoy the soft glow and aroma of a candle you made yourself! This take-and-make kit contains everything you need to make your very own custom 4oz Container Candle. 

Kente Cloth Weaving Design

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Ms. Cynthia will teach us about the history of the Kente Cloth and how you use mathematics, symbols, color, culture and art in your designs. Join us in creating your own Kente Cloth.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Cancelled

Learn to Dance Latin Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn the Cumbia or Salsa?  This bilingual workshop will be provided through music and Latin Rhythms.

A Closer Look: Existentialism Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For those curious about the philosophy of existentialism, who ponder the nature of their existence and wonder about what it all means, freedom of choice and "being" itself, take a closer look by participating in a new book club about tha

Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

Painting with the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk-Wisdom Branch.

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
Required
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.