This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Golden Oldies Trivia

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a trip back in time with our Golden Oldies Trivia Series!

Are you a Louis Armstrong fan? Patti La Belle? Show off your arsenal of information as we play rounds of trivia themed around the 1940s and up!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Lakewood invites all Preschoolers to play games, interact with STEM activities, and complete crafts. We have a set board game library for our Preschoolers then, we have add-on activities to keep things lively. 

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

The Brown Bag Talk series invites local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Chair yoga is designed for folks 55 years and above. 

The benefits of the classes are: 

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

Painting with Squeegees

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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:

Young artists will uncover new textures, blend vibrant colors, and let their imagination run wild with every with every swipe and swirl. From swirling galaxies to bustling cityscapes, each masterpiece is a reflection of their uniqu

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

Welcome to Comic Craze: Kid Creations, where young artists become comic book makers! Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life in this workshop.

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

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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
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.
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 "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Juneteenth History Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Juneteenth incredible history and story will be conveyed by Marcus through discussion and activities. 

Juneteenth History Workshop is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Wits

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
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.

All About Juneteenth!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Craft Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Today we are learning about Juneteenth! 

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with an immersive dance workshop led by Obiora Asiama, where kids will journey through the rich history of traditional African dances.

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

Juneteenth Celebration

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth with Crafts and Community at the Library!

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

Bandan Koro's dance performances feature a high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song, and dance choreography while sharing history and cultural context.

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

Kid's Acting Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Recipe Swap!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Bring your favorite cookbooks and recipes to our first ever Recipe Swap! Patrons will be able to share their favorite recipes with other patrons and find new exciting recipes to try at home.

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

Tarot Reading Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
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: 19
Event Details:

Have you ever loved a book so much it started falling apart on you? Well never fear, the library has your back!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Class at White Rock Hills

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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.
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.
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.