Playtime at Union

9:30am - 10:30am
Infant & Toddler
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Outreach at the Union playground. Staff will meet with the moms and kids to read books, sing, and play games. 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

10:00am - 10:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Parking Lot
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

English Language Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

City Square

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Benita Vasquez, Neighbor Navigator, assists with health insurance, Medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP.

Workforce Solutions: Greater Dallas

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas showcases upcoming hiring events, job-readiness workshops, job training enrollment and much more.

LM Glitch - no program

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
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

Space is limited to 25 children and their adults.

 

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
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 menor

Cancelled

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)
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

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

10:30am - 2:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:00am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

English Language Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Summer Lunch for Kids / Almuerzo de Verano para niños

11:30am - 12:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart.

Open to ages 0-18.

Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 

Feel-Good Fridays: Yoga & Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Tuesday through Friday from noon - 1:30 pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs

12:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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
Event Details:

Therapy dogs are coming to the library! Grab a book and practice reading aloud with a therapeutic furry friend.

This program occurs every Friday throughout the summer.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Tuesday through Friday from 12:30pm -1:15pm for summer lunches starting June 7th until July 29th!

Beginner Internet Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Harry Potter Interactive Movie

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

Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in this fun and interactive movie experience!

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Weekly yarn craft meetup for adults

Junior Players

1:00pm - 3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

1-on-1 Tech Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

No tech skills? No problem!

Chromatography Marker Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This project teaches the science of chromatography and includes a fun art segment at the end.

RESCHEDULED for July 29 - Gone Fishing Magic Show with Brett Roberts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Laugh and be amazed by magician

Stories n’ STEAM Flying Propellers and Mini Spin Art Machines

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stories n' STEAM at MLK

Yoga 4 Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Yogees from Yoga 4 Kids will guide kids through a relaxing kid-friendly yoga routine.

Drawing Class

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come join us as we go through art exercises meant to develop our observational skills. Draw from life as we use still life models to help understand the elements of drawing: line, shape, texture, form, space, and value.

Cancelled

Tween Time!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This program will be geared towards pre-teens aged 10-13 years old that feel to mature for childrens' program but are uncomfortable with older teens. 

Movie Trivia

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Adults will have a fun time answering movie trivia questions.

English Language Class

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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: 3
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.

Summer Spice

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Spice up your Summer! Ready to try new recipes and maybe discover a new favorite spice? Here's your chance. Receive four new spices from around the world to try each month. Recipes are included, but feel free to experiment as well.

Zip Line Zoo

3:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

What is gravity? What conditions determine the speed of an object? These questions and more will be answered at Zip Line Zoo where we will learn about the effects of gravity and angles by making our very own zip lines!

English Language Class

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Snacks Locos!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Satisfy your food cravings with delicious mexican snacks! Have fun with us as we discover the culture behind these crazy snacks.

Snacks Locos!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Satisfy your food cravings with delicious mexican snacks! Have fun with us as we discover the culture behind these crazy snacks.

Phone Case Decals with the Cricut

3:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Create a custom decal for your phone using the Cricut cutting machine with the help of library staff!

Summer 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 - Outdoor Area
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 City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through City Square.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by City Square. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Summer Lunch For Kids

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Courtyard
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Citysquare. Open to ages 0-18.

 

Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de Citysquare. Abierto para edades de 0-18 años. 

SMART Summer Reading - Program - Chromatography

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Chromatography – sci & art (kids - all ages) 

Sweet Sounds Strings: Summer Music Classes

4:00pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Guitar, Ukulele or Violin

Summer music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

June 22 - August 12

1 on 1 Technology Help

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 4pm for 1 on 1 technology help!

Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

Game Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Cancelled

Friday Game Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Friday Nights are Game Nights at White Rock Hills Library

Sweet Sounds Keyboard: Summer Music Classes

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Keyboard

Summer music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

June 22 - August 12

DPL Twitch Streams: Friday Night Fights

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Fridays are for the Fights,