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GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, October 3, 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...

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. 

A haunted looking chateau on an abandoned looking lot of land. The building is old and dirty with ivy clinging to some places. There are trees in the background with no leaves on them. The ground seems to be covered in dead greenery.

Questscape

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Attention all adventurers, puzzle enthusiasts, and lovers of immersive storytelling! Prepare to journey into a realm of mystery, intrigue, and excitement with Questscape, our brand...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Attention all adventurers, puzzle enthusiasts, and lovers of immersive storytelling! Prepare to journey into a realm of mystery, intrigue, and excitement with Questscape, our brand-new tabletop RPG escape room series!

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, October 3, 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.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot 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 - Parking Lot
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

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months  

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Friday, October 4, 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, October 4, 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.

 

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

Friday, October 4, 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, October 4, 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. 

STStories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read! Suggested ages: 3 years and younger ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 3 años y menor.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read! Suggested ages: 3 years and younger ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles p...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

"Storytime" graphic with a stack of books and cartoon animals

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
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 to 3 years old.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
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 to 3 years old.

Peggy the pegasus and parent reading a book

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
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: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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     *All Storytime'...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
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

 

 

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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Bilingual Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under. ¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edad...

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Chair Yoga cover image featuring the silhouette of a person performing a stretch on a chair

Chair Yoga

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

School Readiness Activity Centers

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school. This parent/caregiver-guided, come-and-go prog...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Toddler Storytime Graphic

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

tech help

Bilingual Computer Tutor

Friday, October 4, 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.

music

Rhythm and Play (Ritmo y juegos)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us every first and third Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime.  Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities alon...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every first and third Friday for a fun and musical hour and then some social time and playtime. 

Each week will consist of new and fun music related activities along with playtime/social time. For ages 0 - 4

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

Friday, October 4, 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.

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Mahjong Club

Friday, October 4, 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, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mah...

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, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

ADVANCED English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This free advanced conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outsid...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

This free advanced conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outside of RALC who wants to practice and improve their

INTERMEDIATE English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This free intermediate conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outside...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

This free intermediate conversation class is for all level 2A and above students currently enrolled in a RALC course or signed up to attend next semester, as well as anyone outside of RALC who wants to practice and improve his/her