Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Adult
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2023 calend

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Study Hall

9:30am - 4:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Enjoy quiet study hours with others in our classroom! 

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

 

 

Reservation

Workforce Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Yvette Riquelme is the community outreach specialist for Workforce Solutions and will be at the library to assist with job leads, let you know about upcoming hiring events as well as various job readiness workshops and programs.

Storytime at the Library

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

Storytime at the Library

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 - 11:00am
Family, Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
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

 

 

*All Storytimes in a week are the same*

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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

Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant & Toddler
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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

English Beginner Conversation Class Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning

Hispanic Heritage Month: Rhythm and Play (Ritmo y juegos)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4. 

Books to Movies

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

1 on 1 Technology Help

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

Feel-Good Fridays: Yoga & Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Cancelled

Clase de Internet para Principiantes; Beginner Internet Class (Spanish)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español.

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

1-on-1 Tech Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

No tech skills? No problem!

ArtFull Fridays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library to relax, unwind, and find some inner peace with arts and crafts every Friday afternoon.

 

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

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.

 

 

Cancelled

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

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 - Classroom 1
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.

Amazing Alebrijes: Hispanic Heritage Month Craft

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by having fun making colorful Alebrijes! Children will get to participate in designing, coloring, and learning about this popular Mexican folk art. 

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Library Out Loud: CodeStream

3:45pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join CodeStream Studios for an interactive coding workshop! During this event, you will get to play computer science games designed by our very own programmers. Each game will teach you the foundation you’ll need to become a pro! 

Afterschool Snacks

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

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Monarchs Migrate!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Why are there so many monarch butterflies in my backyard? Come create a beautiful butterfly craft and learn about monarch migration in Texas.

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. - Children's area
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.

Banned Book Trivia at The Wild Detectives

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

In honor of Banned Books Week, The Dallas Public Library is hosting a banned books trivia night with the Wild Detectives Book Store and Coffee Shop.