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GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient For more information about t...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
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

Ask a Chef

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A live cooking demonstration where participants can ask the chef nutrition and culinary questions throughout class as well as receive a tasting sample at the end.

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

A live cooking demonstration where participants can ask the chef nutrition and culinary questions throughout class as well as receive a tasting sample at the end.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Required
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 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.

 

Clases básicas de computadora y tecnología

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología? Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?   ¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras! Th...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología?

Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?

 

¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras!

Then come to our computer class!

Saturday Stitchery

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect ...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
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. 

GED Class

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning, GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Los miércoles - Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no ...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miércoles - Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Rainbow colors of yarn balls

Yarn Arts

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful and cozy experience as we gather together to knit and crochet! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our welcoming community is here to share...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful and cozy experience as we gather together to knit and crochet! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our welcoming community is here to share knowledge, creativity, and warm camaraderie.

Table Top Rulez Cover Graphic

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing Table Top RPG gaming series at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

Gift-Away Saturday!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore a variety of items generously donated by local Buy Nothing Groups ( located in 75238 & 75231). Feel free to take what you need at no cost. Gift-Away Saturday is a ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Explore a variety of items generously donated by local Buy Nothing Groups ( located in 75238 & 75231). Feel free to take what you need at no cost. 

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
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. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
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 solitaire

Computer Tutor

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

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Stitch Club - Knitting and Crochet

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come and join the Stich Club and work on your crochet and knit projects! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our group offers hands-on guidance, project ideas, an...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come and join the Stich Club and work on your crochet and knit projects! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our group offers hands-on guidance, project ideas, and a chance to connect with fellow knitters and crocheters!

Poetry, Prose, and Rhymes for These Times

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

April Gibson who is a writer poet and professor, will read briefly from her book and discuss her life's challenges and accomplishments with the participants, allowing some time for...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

April Gibson who is a writer poet and professor, will read briefly from her book and discuss her life's challenges and accomplishments with the participants, allowing some time for questions.

Example of Felt Keepsake

Sew Much Fun with Jill - Hand Crafted Winter Keepsakes

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

December’s edition of Sew Much Fun with Jill features handcrafted winter keepsakes! Learn simple sewing techniques to create a felt keepsake that’s perfect for the season (or for g...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

December’s edition of Sew Much Fun with Jill features handcrafted winter keepsakes! Learn simple sewing techniques to create a felt keepsake that’s perfect for the season (or for gifting).

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
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. 

Mapping Genealogy

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline - Computer Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room B at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult
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. 

Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

fusible web artwork

Fabric Collage and Fiber Projects

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this workshop led by expert artist and teacher VET, we will explore the versatility of working with fusible web. This no-sew method of bonding fabric uses heat to allow for simp...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this workshop led by expert artist and teacher VET, we will explore the versatility of working with fusible web.

Movie Saturdays

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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