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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Switch Game Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Art Reception for Kimberly Byers

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Experience a diverse showcase of artworks from our talented local artist, Kimberly Byers. Whether you are an art lover or just curious, this is a perfect opportunity to support loc...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Experience a diverse showcase of artworks from our talented local artist, Kimberly Byers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Know Your City: Dallas Financial Empowerment Center

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works. This is designed to provide information about city departments and offer residents the opportunity ...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

White Rock Hills Book Club - This is Happiness

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

    Please join us in an evening discussion about this month's title... This is Happiness by Niall Williams   NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TH...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

 

 

Please join us in an evening discussion about this month's title...

This is Happiness by Niall Williams

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Friday, October 25, 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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Friday, October 25, 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.

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
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

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: 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

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes. Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more ...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

This event is in the "Family" group.

1-on-1 Music Lesson

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

30-minute private lessons in piano or guitar are available for students who have attended DPL music classes. Continue to develop your repertoire, technique, and musical knowledge a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

30-minute private lessons in piano or guitar are available for students who have attended DPL music classes. Continue to develop your repertoire, technique, and musical knowledge at a personalized pace.

This event is in the "Family" group.

1-on-1 Music Lesson

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

30-minute private lessons in piano or guitar are available for students who have attended DPL music classes. Continue to develop your repertoire, technique, and musical knowledge a...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

30-minute private lessons in piano or guitar are available for students who have attended DPL music classes. Continue to develop your repertoire, technique, and musical knowledge at a personalized pace.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Friday, October 25, 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
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
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!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Afterschool Snacks

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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 C...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Theater Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Theater Club Needs You! The Youth Discovery Center is looking for young actors of all experience levels to join the Theater Club. Theater Club members will work with local th...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Theater Club Needs You!

The Youth Discovery Center is looking for young actors of all experience levels to join the Theater Club.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Table Top Rulez- An intro to TTRPG's

Saturday, October 26, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!   Clases de inglés gratuitas. ¡Empieza en cualquier momento! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

 

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the b...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Haunted House Craft

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and build your very own mini haunted house. This hands-on activity is perfect for Halloween lovers who enjoy crafting. Don’t want to be spooky? Then deco...

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: 1
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and build your very own mini haunted house. This hands-on activity is perfect for Halloween lovers who enjoy crafting.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
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! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!   If you'd like to volunteer:   Here is the set up event: https:...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 91
Event Details:

This will be a Halloween party with a spooky adventure, games, crafts, candy and prizes!

 

If you'd like to volunteer:

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Saturdays

Saturday, October 26, 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.