This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Calling all Preschoolers!

Play games, interact with STEM activities, and complete crafts. We have a set board game library for our Preschoolers We also have add-on activities to keep things lively. 

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

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster Kiest branch every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM for Storytime!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

55+ Club: Pottery with TRADE Oak Cliff

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Seats Remaining: 6
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Calling all Seniors! Get creative in this terracotta clay workshop with TRADE Oak Cliff!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

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

Magazine Collage Art

11:00am - 12:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover the magic of collage art with glossy magazine pages! Kids will learn to cut, tear, and arrange pages to create their own unique masterpieces.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cool off with Coloring

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cool off with some fun coloring. We will provide supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own.

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

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

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children about fire safety in an entertaining way.

This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll.

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.

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

Beginning Guitar 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
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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cafe with Amigos Senior Social

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of relaxed socializing, where you can come and go as you please. Indulge in a cup of freshly brewed coffee and connect with friends old and new.

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

Crochet for Beginners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

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

Owl Investigation!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention all young nature enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable adventure into the fascinating world of owls with our 1st SMART Summer program of 2024.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come out of the heat and listen to the novel The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Wits

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

 

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The City of Dallas Sanitation Department will be here to read stories about recycling and trash pick up, provide activity books, and play an interactive recycling game to help children understand what everyday items are trash and what can be recyc

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Interested in playing DnD? Whether you're a brand new player or a seasoned adventurer, you're welcome at our table. All equipment (including character sheets) are provided, or you can bring your own! 

 

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

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Summer Time Movie Time! Be ready to sing along to classic songs we know and go on an adventure with Ariel! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mindful Fusion

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. 

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

Kid's Acting Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and creative way to express your plans for the summer? Create a Summer Vision Board at the Forest Green Branch Library to inspire and motivate yourself in the new season!

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

Tarot Reading Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking to learn how to read and interpret Tarot Cards?
This workshop series is designed to take beginners on an in-depth journey through the different cards and what each represents. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Give old book covers and spare fabric new life as homemade notebooks. Create a personalized notebook with common household items! Learn the basics of notebook-making using upcycled materials you already have at home!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DIY Pride Zines

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Happy Pride Month Fretz Park!

We will be learning the history of "Zines" in the LGBTQ+ community while trying our hand at making our own! Express yourself through a medium that has become a staple of Pride culture!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Spanish Class at White Rock Hills

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

¡Hola!

Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come together to learn, create, and share: art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun and a safe atmosphere to express oneself.