Touch-A-Truck: Fire

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Lawn
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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🚚👋 Get Ready to Touch a Truck: A Hands-On Adventure Series! 🚒🔌

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by Forest Green's first Dungeons and Dragons event!

Loom Knitting

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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A space created to learn a new skill, share patterns, and socialize while knitting.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
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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

Resources for finding your German roots - German Genealogy Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett and German Genealogy Specialist Ed Boehringer will present on how to find your German heritage at the Dallas Public Library.

Dallas Young Makers Club!

10:30am - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
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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:

Music and Movement for Pre Schoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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On the second Saturday of each month, we get together to do a special Music and Movement class for toddlers and preschoolers! This class includes

Skyline Cinema

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Family movie night.

Movies at Dallas West: Norma Rae

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Sally Field sewed up an Oscar for her portrayal of a courageous Southern textile worker trying to unionize coworkers at a small-town cotton mill.

What's K-Poppin'? at Central

11:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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We are hosting an afternoon of k-pop music, entertainment, and socializing for all fans of the genre! 

Palette Harmony

12:15pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Immerse yourself in an evening of creative expression with "Palette Harmony," where art comes to life through the mesmerizing world of painting by numbers.

Family Crafternoon: Mindfulness Glitter Jars

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and connection at our recurring "Family Crafternoon"!

Faux Glass Art Inspired by Artist Dale Chihuly

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Unleash your inner artist during our Faux Glass Art Program for kids.

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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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
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Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Jewelry Making Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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We are excited to have local artist collective Empowering Through the Arts (ETTA) lead us in a jewelry making workshop in this library program!

This program made possible by the Friends of the Preston Royal Branch Library.

Mario Switch Game Play

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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It's-a Mario Day, and we're diving into the magical world of Nintendo with a fun-filled program featuring Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Jump into action, collect power-ups, and save the day with Mario and friends!

By the Numbers

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Are you ready to unleash your artistic spirit but find the world of crafts a bit overwhelming? We've got just the solution for you!

Graphic Novel Book Club: Big Black Stand at Attica

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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The first 10 people to register will receive a free copy of the book, Big Black Stand at Attica!

Mario Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Get your game on and join us for a high-octane adventure as we celebrate Mario Day at the library! 🍄🕹️

Movie Saturdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

 

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Potted Shamrocks Paper Craft

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Explore your creative side while crafting your own paper shamrocks and then potting them during this enchanting program inspired by the magic of St. Patrick's Day. Unleash your artistic flair as you bring these whimsical creations to life.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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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!  

Family Craft Time

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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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
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Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

Ramadan Family Fun

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Ramadan Mubarak! Celebrate Ramadan at the library! This program offers a fun and educational way for families to explore the traditions and significance of Ramadan while enjoying quality time together, and making crafts.

 Crafternoon: Spring Blossom Buddies

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Kid's Painting Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along the way. 

Senior Knitting Club

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Boardgame Night

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Bring your favorite board game or play one of ours and game on! This is a social hour for adults to get together and share games.

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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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
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Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.