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English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Tutor

Saturday, December 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Healthy Relationships 101 presented by the Genesis Women's Shelter

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library and Genesis Women’s Shelter are in efforts into bringing awareness and education to the community regarding Domestic Violence as a public health crisis. O...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The Dallas Public Library and Genesis Women’s Shelter are in efforts into bringing awareness and education to the community regarding Domestic Violence as a public health crisis.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Master Naturalists Presents: Mountain Lions and Ocelots

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover fascinating news about mountain lions and ocelots in this month's Master Naturalist Presents.  Learn about what has transpired for both of these amazing, beautiful ca...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Discover fascinating news about mountain lions and ocelots in this month's Master Naturalist Presents.  Learn about what has transpired for both of these amazing, beautiful cats and what lies ahead, presented by Monica Morrison of Texas Nativ

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

Macrame Plant Hangers

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Low on space for your favorite plants? Create your own macrame hanger to help declutter and brighten up your space.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be walking us through using poetry and writing as a way to work throug

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 welcom...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

Saturday, December 14, 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 bienveni...

Cancelled
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sewing 101 -Make an Apron!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn basic sewing skills including how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and sew straight stitches. After practicing these techniques you will construct your own apron to t...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn basic sewing skills including how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and sew straight stitches. After practicing these techniques you will construct your own apron to take home at the end of class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Vida en español: Taller de Danza con Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

En esta serie de talleres mensuales, aprenderemos diferentes habilidades para la vida que van desde el cuidado de las plantas tropicales hasta como crear un presupuesto personal. E...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

En esta serie de talleres mensuales, aprenderemos diferentes habilidades para la vida que van desde el cuidado de las plantas tropicales hasta como crear un presupuesto personal.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art is for Everyone

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month. Each month’s class will be geared towards helping beginning artists learn and have fun!This month is Dot Mandalas! We wil...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month. Each month’s class will be geared towards helping beginning artists learn and have fun!

This month is Dot Mandalas! We will use dot painting techniques to create mandalas.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, December 14, 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.

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

Tabletop, Today!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today! Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Grab your gear and prepare your party for our newest campaign of Tabletop, Today!

Explore new lands and boost your stats as we venture out into the unknown!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the mon...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Central Chess Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
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 camaraderi...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Adult
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

TableTop Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

All ages have a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

All ages have a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

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

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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 se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
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.

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

Craft Saturdays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills?  Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame. We will provide supplies; if there's a ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Patent & Trademark Workshop: Patent Search

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Patent & Trademark Workshop will demonstrate how to conduct your patent and trademark searches. The search process is the longest part of the filing process. This workshop ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Patent & Trademark Workshop will demonstrate how to conduct your patent and trademark searches. The search process is the longest part of the filing process.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Handpainted Candles

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Hand paint candles perfect for personalized gifting or simply to decorate your home for the upcoming holidays! While supplies last.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Hand paint candles perfect for personalized gifting or simply to decorate your home for the upcoming holidays! While supplies last.