Closing

Several Public Library Branches Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, October 11th

All Day
Branches:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Forest Green Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skyline Branch, Vickery Park Branch

English Language Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!

GED Classes with Wilkinson Center

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: GED, Outreach
Event Details:

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

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - 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.

Cancelled

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bookmarks will be closed October 11 for the Indigenous People's holiday so storytime will not be presented. We will see you again on October 18th. 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - 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. 

Space is limited to 25 children and their adults.

Cancelled

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
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

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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
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

Parkland Diabetes Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Outreach
Event Details:

Parkland's diabetes, blood pressure and behavioral health programs are coming to a location near you!  Our team of diabetes care and education specialists, social worker, nurse, dietitian, and behavioral health personnel are offering classes

Toddler StoryTime

10:30am - 12:00pm
Infant & Toddler
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - 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.

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

10:30am - 3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
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.

Gentle Floor Yoga With Mara Black

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
A great yoga class for beginners and experienced students. EveryBODY is welcome.
Reservation

Medicare Information for open Enrollment

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Classroom 1 & 2
Purpose of Meeting

To educate seniors about the various Medicare plan options.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

English Language Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
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!

English Language Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
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!

Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult
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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.

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!

 

Cancelled

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

LBU - Health Care Options Table and Q & A

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come find out about the LBU Community Clinics nearby!

Affordable medical care for the whole family is available from LBU including women's health, children's dental care, treatment for asthma and diabetes, and more.

 

How to Find Affordable Home Internet

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to get your own internet so you can look for a job and take classes at home.

Educational Opportunity Center

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that provides counseling and application assistance to any qualified participants interested in pursuing higher education.

English Language Class- ATMOS Literacy Center

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
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!

English Language Class- Atmos Literacy Center

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
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: 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.

 

 

DIY Make and Take Home

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

 

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

After School Craft: Spooky Boo Bags

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00pm for a different after school craft for kids!

This week, design and customize your own trick or treat bag to collect all the candy!

 

Reading Circles

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Tuesday after school from 4-5pm for a fun circle of reading with kids your age!

Take turns reading a new story out loud and earn a small prize from your librarian friends.

 

Snap Circuits: Electronic Engineering for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Snap Circuits teaches beginning engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts in a fun and easy way!

Masks Around the World

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Required
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Presented by Cara Mia Theatre: In this three-day residency, students will create masks from around the world. Students will get inspiration from stories based on three types of masks: Luchador, Asian and African.