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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

Reservation

Highland Hills Exhibit

9:15am - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

Juneteenth Highland Hills Exhibit.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
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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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
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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!

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Head Start Representatives will be in the lobby to pass out flyers and answer questions about their program. 

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

Through the magic of music and unicorns Ms. Maria will invite her audience to sing, dance, enjoy puppetry and explore their individuality through books. 

Sponsored by Atmos Energy

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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.

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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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.

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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.

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

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Spanish storytime!

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

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
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

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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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

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Workforce Solutions

10:30am - 11:30am
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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

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

(Em)powerment Pop-Up

10:30am - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

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

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Dallas Zoo

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about animals with the zoo then join us after for an animal-themed craft!

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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.

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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

 

 

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every day this summer from noon - 12:45pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

 

 

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Beginner Computer Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Keyboard practice, Mouse practice, Browser practice, Search Engine practice, and managing windows practice.

TIME AND DATE:

Classes will be hosted Wednesday from 12PM - 1PM

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom B
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Free summer meals provided for kids ages 0-18.

Meals sponsored by

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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:

Did you know that you can learn about coding without using technology? Well you can!

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

Summer Book Buddies

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.

Registration is required. Seats are limited.

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 

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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!

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Summer Cinema: Rumble

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday at 1:00pm for an afternoon of movie magic with a different family friendly featured film every week!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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 Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Wednesday, June 14th from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for a fun Capoeira Dance Workshop presented by local artist, Alejandro Perez, Jr.!

 

 

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Craft-A-Noon

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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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, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join in the fun this Summer with creative arts and craft making that you can take home.

Reservation

Linda Room D

1:45pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room D
Purpose of Meeting

personal

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

Creature Teacher

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come meet the Creature Teacher Zoo Crew and their furry, fuzzy, scaly pals! They'll discuss how animals are better together and introduce us to some amazing animals that rely on each other for safety, companionship, and even keeping clean!

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

Let’s Get Loud!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let’s explore the science of sound as you create your very own rock band of recyclables!

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

Reading Circles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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 Wednesday this summer from 2 to 3pm 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.

 

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Citizenship Class

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free citizenship classes. Start anytime! All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

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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!

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

Summer Key Chains

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Create Summer-themed Keychains to bring in the summer months! Participants can pick from a selection of templates or draw their own!

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Movie Wednesday! Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, we will have a movie screening for all teens, tweens, and school-age kids starting at 3 p.m. The movie changes every month!
All films will be rated G or PG. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

 

 

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

Take an afternoon break and enjoy learning how to build simple crafts. This month's craft: a colorful bookmark made of cardstock and other common items. All materials will be provided. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Juneteenth DIY: Yoruba Dye Work

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of Juneteenth we're practicing a traditional dye technique called adire which finds its origins in Nigeria. All supplies will be provided.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Create your own trinket box that looks like a real cake with a special pride theme. For teens ages 12 and up.

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

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

Read to Nellie

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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. 

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

Roos 2 U

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

When it comes to unique exotic animals like the kangaroo, there is no end to what you can learn! Specific topics can include conservation status and efforts, biology, their life cycle, behavior, and unique habits.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the piano class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from the weeks of April 5 -  June 30, 2023.

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

Chess for ages 7+

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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 @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Cliburn is an internationally recognized piano competition. Their mission is to advance classical piano music throughout the world.

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Mad Science

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Science and STEM related workshop with hands-on activities. All supplies provided by Mad Science

There is a limit of 25 kids. Please register

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Get out of the heat and hang out with fellow Mah Jongg players to learn the fun and mentally stimulating game of Mah Jongg!

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Join us for a fun afternoon Movie Matinee this summer! We will be showing exciting kids movies, and feature a few activities for kids and families to do. 

This week's film is How to Train Your Dragon.

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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
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Seats Remaining: 18
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Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of April 1 - June 30, 2023.

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

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Explore the stars in a jar!
Poke out accurate constellations or design your own cosmos to light your way in the dark. 

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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Seats Remaining: 68
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Who doesn't love a furry friend? We sure do! Join us for some tips on basic pet health and care for our furry friends. Come ready to learn and there might be a pal in tow as well!

 

Presented by Care N Care. 

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Students will expand acting and life skills such as ensemble building, self-confidence, and problem solving while developing their talents in an atmosphere that encourages fun, commitment, and taking creative risks in a safe environment.

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
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¿Te gustaría aprender a usar una máquina de coser?

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
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Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

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Bullet Journal Basics

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us for an interactive workshop on the basics of the bullet journal method. We'll break down how to start a bullet journal, share tips on how to make your spreads work for you, and get inspired through examples, free print outs, and more!

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
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Practice your English speaking skills at the library.