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Nature Expo Big Spring Presentation

All Day

Family

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Introduction to Theater for Kids

10:00am–11:00am

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Summer Bath Salts

10:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Mix custom bath salts in a charming glass jar with a cork top. Scented salts, dried botanicals, and gift tags will be provided. Perfect for a gift or to display.

No registration necessary!

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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!

Writing Club

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a new writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Family Jewelry Making Class

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch Saturday, July 15th from 10:00am to Noon for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

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.

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

Tails and Tales: Read to Therapy Dogs - featuring Dallas

10:30am–11:30am

School Age (ages 6-12)

Cancelled

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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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!

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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!

Cancelled

Family Learning Program

10:30am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Family Learning Program

10:30am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Sewing for Beginners: Using a Sewing Machine

10:30am–12:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Want to learn to use a sewing machine?

Alma y Corazon Ballet Folklorico

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Enjoy a performance filled with beautiful dancers costumes and energetic dancing. Along with the performance you will also learn about the costumes and facts about the different regions being represented in dance.

Choo Choo Magic Show

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Full steam ahead for an interactive magic show! This magical conductor will have you dazzled and delighted in the art of magic and reading books.

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

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.

Empowering Through The Arts Presents: Beginners Crochet

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Want to learn how to crochet but don’t know where to start? No problem! We invite you to a class instructed by artist Felicia Fisher who will walk you through the basics of crochet!

Seascape Painting with Alex Cely

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Cool off with us this summer by painting a seascape with us!
Local artist Alex Cely will lead you step by step through this painting.

All supplies will be provided.

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Natural Dallas Community Nature Expo

11:00am–2:00pm

Family, Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - In Library (5th Floor)

Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Experience natural Dallas! From wildlife and native plants, to fossils and waterways, there's much to explore. Learn more about the nature in your city and your own backyard!

Young Artists: Watercolor Painting

12:00pm–1:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Registration 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Citizenship Class

12:00pm–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

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

Cancelled

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

12:00pm–2:45pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's adventure time!

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration 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

Registration Required

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.

Dallas Public Library Chamber Orchestra Concert

1:00pm–2:00pm

Family, 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 - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

This performance highlights the achievements of the string students at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. We look forward to your presence and thank you for your support.

Master Naturalists Presents: Big Spring Preserve in Dallas's Great Trinity Forest

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Master Naturalist Ben on July 15th at 1 PM for an enlightening lecture on the remarkable Big Spring Preserve in Dallas's Great Trinity Forest.

Family Arts and Crafts: Marble Art

1:00pm–3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Create beautiful marble painting art with your family at this Saturday craft! All materials available while supplies last.

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

Painting with VET: Fun in the Sun

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a painting class with local artist VET! VET has an extensive history of leading art classes of all kinds, from painting to jewelry making. Sign up to join us for this "Fun in the Sun" themed painting class.

Acoustic Open Jam

1:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Cancelled

Family Movie Matinee

1:00pm–3:30pm

Family

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch movies based on some great movies!

All movies are rated G or PG, and you can call or stop by the library for Titles.

Movie Mania : Super Mario Bros

1:00pm–3:30pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Movie Mania presents: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration 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

Registration Required

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.

EQuest: Miniature Horses Show

2:00pm–3:00pm

Family

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational equestrian experience! Meet miniature horses and learn about them while interacting!

Faux Stained Glass Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Get creative with us this summer and create your very own faux stained glass window ornament.
Use it to brighten up your kitchen or give it as a gift.

We'll see you there!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 people.

Find your Family History on FamilySearch.org

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start researching your family, but not known where to start? Learn about FamilySearch.org, a FREE online resource provided by the largest genealogy library in the world!

Paint Your Own Planter

2:00pm–3:00pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

A paint your own planter! Participants will be given a 4" terracotta planter to decorate themselves. Once the planters are decorated and dried (if necessary) staff would assist in distributing potting soil and planting a seed of choice.

Reading Divas Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Will by Will Smith

Description:

Cancelled

SMART Summer Show: Prism Movement Theater

2:00pm–3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Come enjoy a performance by the Prism Movement Theater for kids and families.

Summer Bath Salts

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Mix custom bath salts in a charming glass jar with a cork top. Scented salts, dried botanicals, and gift tags will be provided. Perfect for a gift or to display.

No registration necessary!

Summer Crafternoon 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 are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library for a summer twist to our crafts!

While supplies last.

Summer Seniors: Clay Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Adults and Seniors, visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, July 15th from 2:00-3:00pm for a clay workshop by community artist Jessica Bell!

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.

English Language Learning

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

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!

Plant and Jar Swap

2:00pm–3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Go Green with Fretz Park!

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.

Strings Class

3:00pm–3:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration 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

Registration Required

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.