Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help

All Day
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Community Tax Centers is a Foundation Communities program that returns millions of dollars to the local economy by helping families take better control of their finances.

Senior Coffee Club

9:00am - 10:00am
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.

Big D Reads 2022 Launch Party

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join community leaders for the official launch of Big D Reads '22: The Accommodation.

Cancelled

Health Care Navigators/Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

10:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
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

Bilingual Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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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 menor.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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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

Baby Day: Mommy Moves

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Combining modern African dance with body sculpting exercises set to an afropop beat, this program is designed for new parents with infants or toddlers to get moving and grooving.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, 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.

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

11:00am - 1:30pm
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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.

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

11:00am - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Computer Tutor

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
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.

Board Game Hangout

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Play board games with the staff, your friends or maybe someone new! We have a variety of board games like Uno, Scrabble, Chess, Jenga and much more. You can also bring your favorite games!

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

Coffee and Conversation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

Voter Registration Drive

2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit your local library to register for or update your voter's card, free to all residents of Texas.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

 

 

Reservation

Study

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room (3rd Floor)
Purpose of Meeting

Study

After School LEGOs!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school by playing with LEGOs with us at Hampton-Illinois Library!

¡Relájese después de un largo día en la escuela jugando con LEGO con nosotros en Hampton-Illinois Library!

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Getting SMART with Sherlock

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who used unheard of techniques to solve crimes.

After School Craft: Library Cards!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday from 4:30 - 5:30pm for a different after school craft for kids!

Celebrate with Crafts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

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

August 30th – September 3rd | Classical Music

September 6th – September 10th | National Pet Rock Day

Family Movie Night

4:45pm - 7:00pm
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! A young boy overcomes his obsessive fears by discovering a love for books in this animated fantasy adventure.

General Book Club

5:45pm - 7:00pm
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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?

English Conversation Class/Inglés Conversacional

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Español
Event Details:

Una hora informal de Ingles conversational con un group amigable. 

El programa es gratis y abierto al público. No es necesario registrarse. Se recomiendan máscaras y el distanciamiento social. 

 

DiverSci-Fi Book Club: Now Reading "A Door into Ocean" by Joan Slonczewski

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

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.