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

DIY Make and Take Home

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

Need a place to go on a Saturday and have fun with your Kid. Arcadia Park Branch Library is the place for you. Every Saturday there is a new craft available to make and take with you.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

Waggin' Tales: Storytime for Dogs!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Librarians will meet you in the dog park to hangout with your dogs and read a story or two. Join us for Waggin' Tales, story time for dogs! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday after the 9th. 

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados después del día 9 de Abril
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult 2-COLOR LINOCUT WORKSHOP

10:00am - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Adults will learn the process to complete a two-color linocut, including transfer methods, cutting techniques, and registration. Artists will print their own fine art edition using the skills and tricks to enable them to continue printmaking.

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

Explore Asia: Pacific Islands

10:30am - 1:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Explore Asia! 

Each Saturday in May we will travel to a different region in Asia learning about its culture and its people through stories, activities, and dance.

 

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

Explore Asia: Saturdays in May

10:30am - 3:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

 

Explore Asia! 

Saturdays in May are where we are traveling around Asia, as we explore different regions throughout Asia! 

 

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

Explore the Pacific Islands: Hawaiian Story Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of Hawaii at the Forest Green Branch Library!

Take a trip to Hawaii with Ms. Leilani as she retells the folk story of "Laka, The Goddess of Hula and the First Hula".

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Zoologist and science educator Eva Gordon will provide an introduction to kingdom Fungi, that will include taxonomy, anatomy/life cycle, ecological roles, the importance of fungi, and will focus on Basidomycota and Ascomycota, spotlighting on a fe

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

Non-Profits: Basics for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

What even is a 501(c)3? Starting a Non-Profit can be confusing and overwhelming. An Expert from the 6th Floor at Central will visit us at North Oak Cliff to walk you through every step of starting a Non-Profit organization.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Joliean Monnic Fields presents an author talk about women's empowerment and overcoming. Ms.

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.
Cancelled

Explore the Pacific Islands: Hula Dance Workshop

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of Hawaii at the Forest Green Branch Library!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, with the traditional dance of Hawaii, Hula!

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.

Youth Printmaking Workshop

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Children will be able to complete one or both printmaking workshops

CMYK COLOR THEORY WORKSHOP

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Knitting Club

12:00pm - 5:30pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:
 

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sampler Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of Art!  See different forms of art, acrylic painting, sketching, photography, mixed media, sculpting and much more!  Relax as you draw a beautiful mandala!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Big and Little Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Required
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Create memories together in this family painting experience.  Paint a portrait of each other or paint a family portrait. Family members participate together, and no art experience is necessary.

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.

Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.  

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

Indian Dance Performance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about an important part of Indian culture- dance!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Author Brian DiNuzzo will be doing a public reading and author signing of his recently published collection of short stories, Hoaxes & Other Stories. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Eid at the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn all about the significance of this holiday that's celebrated by more than 2 billion Muslims around the world. Henna, Arabic calligraphy, games, crafts, food and so much more will be available!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.
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.

Lakewood Carnival

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Lawn
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Outreach
Event Details:

Lakewood Branch Library is kicking off summer with a Carnival on Saturday, May 21. Please join us from 2-4pm for games, music, prizes, fun, and sign-up for the Smart Summer Reading program! We can't wait to see you then!

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

Dare to Prepare Workshop

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
How to choose and use child safety seats
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.

Beginning String Class

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

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

Hooks and Needles Club (Crochet and Knitting)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Event Details:

 

Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Saturday from 3-4pm!

Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating!

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.

Beginning Guitar Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Social Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Adults, visit the Prairie Creek Branch, Saturday, May 21st  from 4 - 5pm for an hour of socializing with your friends and new faces around some free warm drinks and snacks. All refreshments provided!