This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Coffee Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

BookTalk at Home for Seniors

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room D
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health care navigators will assist you with selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the health insurance marketplace.  If you are preparing to enroll in a program, use the Marketplace checklist to collect the req

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
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 menores.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Children's Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy, Outreach
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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
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: 18 months - 3 years old.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

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: 18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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:

Need help with computers? The library has you covered.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free High school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Sign up: https://cutt.ly/newclient

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Music Theory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: 15
Event Details:

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Whimsical Watercolors

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Older Americans Month with Dallas artist Kay Dalton, who will be leading a 2 week watercolor painting workshop series!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sci-Fi Film Week

1:00pm - 5:15pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Happy May 4th! Come watch Star Wars: A New Hope and other fun sci-fi films this week in the first floor auditorium.

 

Wed. May 4
1 PM Star Wars: A New Hope
3 PM Solo: A Star Wars Story

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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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, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 session, but can join at any time.  

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Puzzle People

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beginning Guitar Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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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, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

 

 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel after school 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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Shadow Puppets (Wayang)

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

Celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with todays crafternoon craft of Shadow Puppets! 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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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, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cinco De Mayo Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli Aztec Dancers

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come one, come all, celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Vickery Park Branch Library with Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli for a fun filled evening performance of traditional Aztec dancing! 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Cinco De Mayo with Anita M. Martinez Ballet Folklorico

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come one, come all, celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Audelia Road Branch Library with Anita M. Martinez Ballet Folklorico for a fun filled evening of traditional dance and music of Mexico!  

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafternoon: Carp Windsocks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us at Oak Lawn Library for a new craft every other week! All supplies will be provided. Come have some DIY fun, and let's get creative and crafty!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Out of School Time: Chinese Dragon Puppet Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create your own dragon and make him fly with this creative puppet craft featuring the mythical creature from China!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch for Out of School Time programs every Thursday at 4pm for kids ages 5 years old and up.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Crafty Kids- Mother's Day Edition

4:00pm - 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: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the mothers and mother figures special to you.  Join us after school at the North Oak Cliff Library to decorate a fun Mother's Day canvas bag and fill it with candy or make pretty card to give to someone special.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Beginners Music Class: Violin

4:15pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beginner Folklorico

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Anita N. Martinez Presents Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie Night

4:45pm - 7:00pm
Family
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely family movie night! This is geared towards whole families and we will be spreading out in our auditorium. Please bring snacks and blankets or floor cushions to stay comfy while watching the movie.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Español
Event Details:

Build a resume that helps you stand out from the rest! Get tips, advice on improving your current resume, or how to build one for yourself. Experts from our Job Seeker Resource Center will be here to help.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

General Book Club

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Reservation

Medicare 101 Educational Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

This is an EDUCATIONAL EVENT, open to the public. It is to educate the retiring public on the basics of Medicare. NO Sales are permitted by CMS (Center of Medicare Services) guideline during an educational event.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Here we go reading again!

This is an adult book club with the aim of being open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy works from diverse authors as we can.