Voting

6:00am - 10:00pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Early Voting: General & Joint Election

7:00am - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting: General & Joint Election

Cast your early ballot for the upcoming election.

Early Voting - Collin County Elections

8:00am - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Early voting for Collin County 

Early Voting - Oct 24-Nov 4, 2022

Election Day - Nov 8, 2022

GED Classes with Wilkinson Center

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

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

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

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.

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English and 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.

Princess Storytime: Tiana of The Princess and the Frog

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for a storytime like no other. Princess Tiana will be at Bookmarks to read a magical tale, sing songs, and to have fun. Stay until the end to take pictures with one of your favorite princesses!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - 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
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
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

Workforce Solutions

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Find Job Opportunities or Resume Help, and interview skills With Eric from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas

Novel Discussions Book Club: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's pick is spooky! Our book for October is Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. 

English Language Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal 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!

Silver Pride Project - Coffee & Conversation!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Silver Pride Project was created to support and meet the growing needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) and allied senior community in the DFW area through outreach and programming delivered with knowledge, sensitivity, and

Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate

11:00am - 7:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Poet Laureate's Office (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The first Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will hold office hours for aspiring poets in the city of Dallas! These sessions are designed to help Dallas poets work on individual poems and to eventually create a poetry manuscript.

English Language Class

11:15am - 12:45pm
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!

Workforce Solutions

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Speak with a representative of Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas about job search assistance, resume help and more!

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
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. 

 

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GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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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. 

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - 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.

Five Days of Fright Halloween Movie 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:

Celebrate spooky season with this fun lineup of films that we'll be showing in the 1st Floor Auditorium!

Note: Rated R movies are intended for audiences 18 and older; schedule is subject to change.

 

English Language Class

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - 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!

Destination Success Dallas presented by Equus Workforce Solutions

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Workforce promotion of jobs and training available

TX Workforce Commission

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development

English Language Class

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - 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!

Dallas County Juvenile Probation

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:


Teens meet with Probation Officer as part of their sentencing.

After School Cinema: Lightyear!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 pm for a free family friendly movie screening!

The story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond. Rated PG.

Sweet Sounds : Fall Music Classes

4:00pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Guitar, Ukulele, or Keyboards

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

September 7 - November 11, 2022

Chess for ages 7+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday to learn how to play Chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Scary Spiders

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

Do you think spiders are scary?   Many people do, but they're actually helpful.   Stop by Bachman Library to learn about these amazing creatures and follow up with a scary spider-y craft. All supplies are provided

SMARTies Corner: Pixel Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

What are pixels? Using graph paper, kids will plan a design which will then be turned into a piece of art.

***Registration Required***

 

 

After School LEGOs!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - 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 Dallas West Library!

¡Relájese después de un largo día en la escuela jugando con LEGO con nosotros en Dallas West Library!

Bluebonnet Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bluebonnet Book Club is starting at Preston Royal Branch Library!

Meetings will be held every Wednesday afternoon for 5 weeks beginning October 12, 2022.

Harry Potter Halloween Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Happy Halloween! 

We are celebrating with wizardry style, with various Harry Potter inspired crafts and we will be watching Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone while drinking Butterbeer. 

Celebrate spookytime with Bat SLIME!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Welcome to spooky season! 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch afterschool Wednesday 10/26 from 4:30-5:30pm for a fun family spooky STEM night!

Learn how to make BAT SLIME with your friends at the library! 

Celebrate with Crafts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays at White Rock Hills to celebrate unique national holidays!

August 30th – September 3rd | Classical Music

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

Sweet Sounds : Fall Music Classes

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Violin or Keyboards

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

September 7 - November 11, 2022

Puzzle Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a bi-weekly puzzle party meetup, where we will assemble puzzles and mod podge them in a low-key environment. Puzzles and mod podge are included, but you are welcome to bring your own.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills at the library.