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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

May the Fourth Be With You - Celebrate Star Wars Day!

All Day
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

 

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

May the Fourth Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us and celebrate May the Fourth with a Star Wars themed scavenger hunt! Come find and seek these items and win some freebies and be one with the force! 

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

May the Fourth Scavenger Hunt

All Day
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

In celebration of Star Wars day, we are having a scavenger hunt where you can take the prizes you find home with you! Unleash your inner Jedi force powers and make your way through all 6 episodes.  

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Coffee Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Outreach at St. Joseph's Senior Living

10:00am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

Sign residents up for library cards; assist with ematerials and apps; take requests for what to bring next time.  This will be a monthly event.

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

GED Classes by the Wilkinson Center

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

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

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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Baby Day: Music with Ms. Joley

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

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes and songs to stimulate infants with our new friend Ms. Joley! Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Infant & Toddler
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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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos) - Star Wars Day!

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pre-K Craft - Paper Plate Sun

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Join us the first and third Thursday each month for a craft specifically for our Pre-K crowd!

 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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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

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Infant & Toddler
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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

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:

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 "Adult" group.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Study Room
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.

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

Young Artists: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?

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.

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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: 14
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sci-Fi Movie Week

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

May the 4th be with you! We love Star Wars and all things science fiction, so we will be playing sci-fi flicks the entire week of May 2- May 6 starting at 1 PM in the 1st Floor Auditorium.

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 Guitar Class

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: 14
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Creative Learning Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Our Creative Learning Room will be open six days a week for children ages 0-5 with their adults. Experience our sensory wall, life size building blocks, and a play kitchen space. Parent or caretaker supervision is required at all times.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ELL

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

English Language Learning

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Yvette Riquelme from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas is here to showcase countless job opportunities, upcoming hiring events, trainings, job readiness workshops and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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, job applications, creating a resume, device issues and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

 

 

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

Star Wars Day!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you!

Star Wars is coming to Audelia Road; we have some out-of-this-world crafts!

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.

Star Wars Day: Lightsaber Puppet Craft

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars day with craft to create your very own puppet figure with a lightsaber! We will also distribute free Star Wars books for children and young adults while supplies last.

 

May the Fourth be with You!

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.

May the 4th Be With You

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun Star Wars Day filled with a scavenger hunt, temporary tattoo station, and a make you own lightsaber station.

Anyone that completes the scavenger hunt will win a Star Wars themed book!

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.

Afterschool Snacks

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
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 Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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.

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

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

Star Wars Day!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you!

Star Wars is coming to Vickery Park; we have some out-of-this-world crafts!

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

Star Wars Day!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you!

Star Wars is coming to Skillman Southwestern; we have some out-of-this-world crafts!

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

Star Wars Day!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you!

Star Wars is coming to Forest Green; we have some out-of-this-world crafts!

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

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 - 4:30 pm and enjoy a free, nutritious snack. 

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

3D Books

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

A stereoscopic effect called Anaglyph 3D, is made by overlapping two images (a stereo pair) that have been put through a red-cyan filter. Anaglyph 3D images comprise two distinct images: one with a red filter and the second with a cyan filter.

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

Crafty Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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:

Crafty Kids this month will feature a fun turtle for the spring season.

Take home what you make. All supplies provided.  

Supplies purchased by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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.

Sand Art Pendants

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Show your own rainbow to the world! Create your very own super cute sand art pendants and allow yourself to express your individuality. 

 

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

Star Wars Day Lego Extravaganza

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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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
Event Details:

Calling all loyal citizens and soldiers of the Empire (and even you Rebels and Jedi).

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

Join us at Park Forest Branch for a day of Bowcaster archery, Destroying the Death Star, and building your own lightsaber!  Costumes are encouraged and refreshments are provided, so whether you're with the Rebel Alliance or the Empire, the Re

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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

Afterschool Crafts

4:30pm - 5:15pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afterschool as we do crafts that explore art, science and more.

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

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

Cinco de Mayo Paper Bag Pinatas

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these easy-to-make paper bag pinatas that are sure to make even the smallest party guests smile!

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.

DIY Lightsaber Keychains

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) with us by making your very own lightsaber keychain out of perler beads!

This program is funded by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

May the Fourth be With You Party!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... the story of the Rebels and the Empire began. Continue that story at the Pleasant Grove branch Thursday, May 4th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "Family" group.
Cancelled

Library Out Loud

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring the family to the Prairie Creek branch every Thursday from 5:00-6:00pm for a fun and free after school program!

The Artist Outreach provides a 6-week hands-on STEM workshop to inspire creativity and flex your brain.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Manga Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A social space to read and discuss manga and appreciate Japanese culture! This club is perfect for those looking to connect with others in a safe and fun space and share their enthusiasm for manga!

 

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

We have invited Selestino "Sal" Barron to lead a, Papel Picado, workshop involving paper to create traditional Mexican Folk Art.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Star Wars Paint Party!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Family
Required
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all Jedis, droids, bounty hunters or even those that dabble with joining the dark side. The galaxy of fun awaits! Jump into light speed and sign up for our Star Wars Paint Party before it’s too late!

This event is in the "Family" group.

May the 4th Be With You

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

May the fourth be with you! Come celebrate the iconic Star Wars day at Renner Frankford Library with crafts and themed fun. Build your own light-up lightsaber and make a Wookiee paper puppet!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars day by watching the classic film, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi! The first 20 participants will receive a free copy of the book Lost Stars by Claudia Gray.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

General Book Club

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
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?

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

Join us for this fun and casual class to practice speaking English in a group setting.

Registration is not required. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Can't make it to our storytimes in the morning? Bring the whole family to a new evening storytime at the Hampton Illinois Library.

Geared to ages 0-6. Playtime/activity to follow.

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

Adult Paper Roses Craft

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Seniors
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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
Event Details:

Need a last-minute gift for the mother in your life? Or are you looking for more lovely decorations? 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ELL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Murder Mystery Night: Death at the Dive Bar

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

 A murder at the local dive bar. A mysterious, masked figure. A small town full of suspects. When owner Nick Webster falls from a cliff behind his roadside tavern, his death is ruled an accident.

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

Meditation with Live Music

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join for an hour long program for a free guided meditation workshop and enjoy the peace within. Workshop will be followed by live music by Kirill Medvedev, a Santoor artist (who plays 100 string traditional instrument )