Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement,
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 2024 calend

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

9:00am - 1:00pm
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

Book Sale!

9:00am - 3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Early Literacy, English Language Learning
Event Details:

It's time for the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends' Book Sale!

Addictive Books at Union: Our Hideous Progeny

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn.

This month's read: Our Hideous

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

 

Cancelled

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

That's Sew Creative: Sewing Classes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative." These sewing workshops emphasize creativity and empower individuals, enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly to the community.

Voter Registration Info Table

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

A representative working with Dallas County will be here helping out with Voter Registration

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Cancelled

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. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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.

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
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.

Afro Air Dance a Culture of Values program

11:45am - 3:30pm
Family
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This event will highlight Afro inclusivity in the dance world, showcasing Egyptian Belly Dancing, Salsa on 2, and Afro beats. The project aims to showcase the diverse cultures of Africa through music, dance, and education in Dallas.

Paper Art: Crafty Cards

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with a creative session of card making! Participants will have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and create personalized greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, thank you notes, and more.

Cancelled

English Language Learning

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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 - 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
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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 other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Big Heart Theater

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

REHEARSAL! Cast will also choose title of play and will create posters and flyers for marketing!

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 - 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
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Monster Needs Your Vote. Children's bias program

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family, 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Learn about Civic Engagement and Character Building through the book, MONSTER NEEDS YOUR VOTE, by Paul Czajak.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

City of Dallas Budget Town Hall - Unity Concert Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

We can't have a "Park and Recreation" themed event without a public forum!

Learn about the proposed FY24-25 City of Dallas budget and ask city staff questions about the budget. Then engage with the city departments on site.

Collaborative Mural with work/shop

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Join work/shop in creating a collaborative mural where everyone makes their mark! Choose a part of the Dallas skyline to color in with crayons or oil pastels. As more drawings are added to the mural, the more the picture comes together.

Escape Your Bias Puzzle Room

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Dallas West Room (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Can you escape the bias in your mind? Test your understanding of bias and problem-solving skills with this puzzle room.

This puzzle room can be completed with up to 4 people in 15-20 minutes.

 

Unity Concert: Your Vote Rocks!

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Penthouse & Triangle Area (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

No, we're not trying to bring Pawnee and Eagleton together, but we do want to encourage Dallasites of all beliefs to vote! At the Dallas Unity Concert, you'll hear live bands, meet a li'l horse and even be a part of a karate dance party.

Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This month's pick is So Much for That by Lionel Shriver.

Is That A Cat? Children's bias program

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Family, 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: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Learn about bias through the eyes of different animals. Discover how optical illusions change our viewpoint and perspective.

Strings Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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 - 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
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!