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Weaving Dreams

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

money coins and question mark

Demystifying your credit score

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Know your Worth Demystifying credit score A representative from the office of Community Care, Financial Empowerment, will present a program on financial tips/preparedness geared...

Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Know your Worth Demystifying credit score

A representative from the office of Community Care, Financial Empowerment, will present a program on financial tips/preparedness geared especially to seniors.

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DNA Special Interest Group (Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting. Explore the use of DNA as a gen...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 identific...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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. 

Adulting 101

Adulting Class: Getting out of Debt

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Join us at the downtown library for a six week adulting series, featuring different speakers aid and assist adults ...

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

Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Join us at the downtown library for a six week adulting series, featuring different speakers aid and assist adults of all ages on vital, real world skills.

2 Inspire Peace Logo

HipHop&Healing (Adults)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the HipHop&Healing Program, a unique fusion of hip-hop culture and therapeutic techniques, presented by 2 Inspire Peace. This dynamic journey is all about self-expr...

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for the HipHop&Healing Program, a unique fusion of hip-hop culture and therapeutic techniques, presented by 2 Inspire Peace.

Open Mic Night at Central

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and ...

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:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

Adult Coloring

Relax & Color: Adult Coloring Session

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover the therapeutic world of coloring during our Relax and Color: Adult Coloring Session. This program offers a pea...

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

Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover the therapeutic world of coloring during our Relax and Color: Adult Coloring Session.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
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 m...

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.

Master Gardeners Presents: Taking the Mystery Out of Plant Propagation

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Roseann Ferguson to present on the topic of Plant Propagation.    Here is more information about Roseann Ferguson:  Roseann has lo...

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

Lakewood Library welcomes Roseann Ferguson to present on the topic of Plant Propagation. 

 

Here is more information about Roseann Ferguson: 

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
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 resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
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

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx....

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Career Launch Pad

Friday, May 17, 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.

Computer Basics: Fridays 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Computer Basics

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:  - Learn to type and use a mouse &...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

Computer University -- Basics

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

Take Action to Improve Heart Health

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Polk-Wisdom - Lobby at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Blood pressure screenings

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Blood pressure screenings

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace. If you are prepari...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Friday, May 17, 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. 

tech help

Bilingual Computer Tutor

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.  This class is taught in Spanish and English Fridays, by appointment only. ...

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

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.  This class is taught in Spanish and English

Fridays, by appointment only.

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
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.

people playing mahjong

Mahjong Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of Chinese mahjong. Mahjong tiles, r...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of Chinese mahjong. Mahjong tiles, racks, and rulesheets will all be provided.

1 on 1 tech help

1 on 1 Technology Help

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Study Room B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged ...

Required
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room B
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

Computer University -- Basics

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

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Feel-Good Friday: Yoga & Meditation

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you! Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.