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Family Movie Nite: Encanto

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on an exciting cinematic journey as we screen the heartwarming animated film “Encanto” - a tale that will transport you to the vibrant world of the Madrigal fam...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on an exciting cinematic journey as we screen the heartwarming animated film “Encanto” - a tale that will transport you to the vibrant world of the Madrigal family, where magic and music intertwine to create an unforgettable ad

TableTop Time

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The whole family has 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 gam...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

The whole family has 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.

Summer Lunches

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Pro...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Artful Adventures: Family Art Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Welcome to Artful Adventures: Family Art Day, where creativity knows no bounds and imagination runs wild! Join us for a morning of artistic exploration and family bonding. From pai...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to Artful Adventures: Family Art Day, where creativity knows no bounds and imagination runs wild! Join us for a morning of artistic exploration and family bonding.

Skyline Cinema

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

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Toddler Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Grandparents and Books!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Grandparents bring your grandchildren and take turns reading to each other! 

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grandparents bring your grandchildren and take turns reading to each other! 

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Representa Foundation - Cumbia Performance

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Representa Foundation performs live music performances in traditional Colombian Cumbia. Performances can include live audio and production. This program is sponsored by the ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

The Representa Foundation performs live music performances in traditional Colombian Cumbia. Performances can include live audio and production.

Go for Gold: Olympic Kickoff Bash

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Go for Gold Olympics party at the library! Experience the thrill of the games as we celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship. F...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Go for Gold Olympics party at the library! Experience the thrill of the games as we celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Guitar Class

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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Dallas West Book Club: Interior Chinatown

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This month's selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Willis Wu doesn’t perceive himself as the protagonist in his own life: he’s merely Generic Asian Man. Sometimes he gets ...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This month's selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

Woodshop for Kids

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will have a fun time working with their child on this project.

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Family Board Game Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as you explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages. Whether you're a strategic masterm...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and engage in some quality family time as you explore a plethora of board games suitable for all ages.

River with mountains in the background

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a cool nature documentary.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a cool nature documentary.

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Library Olympics

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Summer Olympics will be underway in Paris, and you have a chance to go for gold in Library Friendly versions of the games! Test your skills at paper plate tennis, jumping frog ...

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

The Summer Olympics will be underway in Paris, and you have a chance to go for gold in Library Friendly versions of the games!

Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Family Portrait Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month! Capture those precious family memories with a free family portrait...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

As part of our Family Fun Saturdays program we do something fun for the whole family one Saturday every month!

Totoro, with a small white Totoro riding on their shoulder, stand in front of a window with “Studio Ghibli” written in the upper left quadrant. The window has a green background and a wooden frame. Three Kodama are also with Totoro in front of the window.

Studio Ghibli Party

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Studio Ghibli's magical universe! This is an unforgettable celebration of creativity and imagination at our Studio Ghibli Party. Dive into the enchanting worlds...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all fans of Studio Ghibli's magical universe! This is an unforgettable celebration of creativity and imagination at our Studio Ghibli Party.

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Strings Class

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Craft Lounge: Adult Crafting Time

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative!...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Craft lounge is a time for all crafting kings and queens to come and focus on their crafts! Whether you're bringing your own craft or using our materials, get ready to be creative! 

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DAS Adoption event - Friends Furever

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dallas Animal Services will bring their furry friends in need of furever homes to the library for a summer time adoption event.  Come and meet the doggies and see if you fi...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Dallas Animal Services will bring their furry friends in need of furever homes to the library for a summer time adoption event. 

Come and meet the doggies and see if you find your new best friend to adopt!

Color-a-Thon

All Day
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity for all ages! Come in anytime throughout the day to color one of our coloring sheets and we'll display all of them in the library all August...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity for all ages! Come in anytime throughout the day to color one of our coloring sheets and we'll display all of them in the library all August long!

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Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet some interesting animals with the Dallas Zoo!  A live animal presentation featuring 6-7 animals (birds, mammals, and reptiles) from around the world. This program i...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet some interesting animals with the Dallas Zoo! 

A live animal presentation featuring 6-7 animals (birds, mammals, and reptiles) from around the world.

This program is for children 5 years old and older. 

Movie Monday: Raya and the Last Dragon

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Raya and the Last Dragon!  "Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy ...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Raya and the Last Dragon!