Dallas Lace Society

9:00am - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Tenerisse Demonstration

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Addictive Books at Union Coffee

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Addictive Books is DPL's monthly book club taking place at Union Coffee. We meet once a month on Saturday for coffee and discussion.

Creative Learning Room

10:00am - 11:00am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Here Comes Kindergarten

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Starting Kindergarten can be scary for parents and children! Build confidence, school readiness, and social emotional skills at this fun and educational self-paced program.

 

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, GED
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

 

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Stuffed Animal Hospital

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

For two hours every last Saturday of the month, stop by with your well-loved stuffed animal, maybe in need of a bit of repair, and our volunteer ESTs (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) will take a look at them.

Chalk-A-Palooza!

10:00am - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at Prairie Creek for a fun time with chalk outside the library!

¡Únase a nosotros en Prairie Creek para divertirse con tiza afuera de la biblioteca! 

English as a Second Language Course / Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

10:00am - 2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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

Cancelled

Computer Basics Advanced Session/Clases básicas de computadora sesión avanzada

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

This class is a continuation of "Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora."

In this class students will continue practicing their basic computer skills but will also begin to focus on working with specific computer programs

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Dallas

10:30am - 11:30am
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

Toddler Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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

Getting SMART with Sherlock

10:30am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Dallas Young Makers Club!

10:30am - 2:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Computer Tutor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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.

Nature Book Club!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Love nature? Love reading about nature? Join our nature book club!

April's book of the month will be

Basket Weaving Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a workshop to create your very own handwoven basket!

DIY: Sew Your Own Scrunchie

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Everyone's favorite '80s and '90s hair accessory has made a major comeback!

Join us during this chic project to start your own scrunchie collection or make a sweet gift for your friend.

Young Artists: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Suncatchers for Kids

12:00pm - 1:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 Are you excited for warmer weather?

Add your splash of springtime color to your home with these D.I.Y. Suncatchers.

This program is intended for kids between the ages of 6 - 12 years old.

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Literary LEGO

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Literary LEOG is a creative workshop for school aged children. Participants can create their own stories, or a story based on books in the library.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for movie Saturdays in the library's 1st floor auditorium!

*Movies, times, and location subject to change

 

This March we are playing:

3/4-- Mean Girls

Movies at Hampton: Sonic the Hedgehog

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog, aka The Blue Blur, embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until he accidentally knocks out the power grid and sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik.

Start Summer A Glow- Glow Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We are starting Summer Glowing! 

Stuffed Animal Hospital

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

For two hours every last Saturday of the month, stop by with your well-loved stuffed animal, maybe in need of a bit of repair, and our volunteer ESTs (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) will take a look at them.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Adult Bath Bombs

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Adults and seniors, register today for an afternoon of crafting where we will be learning how to make our own bath bombs!

All supplies provided. Adults only, no children please. Registration Required.

 

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Aquarium Porthole

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a peek under the sea with this aquarium porthole craft and get a view of ocean critters!

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

Cancelled

Bharatanatyam Dance with Tejas Dance DFW

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Indian classical dance performance in the tradition of Bharatanatyam. Learn about the rich and elaborate tradition of Bharatanatyam through Mudras hand gestures, Abhinaya facial expressions and other movements. 

Crafternoon: Pinwheel craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Creative Learning Room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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.

Family Fun Saturday: Rock Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for one Saturday a month as we do something fun for the whole family!

 

We're getting ready for the start of summer by creating fun decorates for our garden as we decorate some cool rocks!

 

Yarn Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family, Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Skyline Cinema: Paw Patrol - Aqua Pups!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This Saturday gather at the library with your family for a movie showtime. Everyone is welcome! Snacks provided while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library 

 

Senior Knitting Club

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Manga Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you an adult that loves to read and talk about different manga series?

This new book club might be for you. A new manga series will be discussed each month. 

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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.