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Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Apes With Anxiety--Baboon fighting with astronaut

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, I...

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

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

Calming Corner

05/28/2024 @ 11:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

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

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

A Progress Pride flag ripples in the wind against a blue sky.

Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.      EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   R...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements. 

 

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

The Juneteenth flag, with text "June 19, 1865" running up the right side.

Celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day)

All Day 6/4 - 6/20
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  Juneteenth National Independence Day is officially celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the date that slavery ended in the United States with the enforcement...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

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Juneteenth: Recipes and Remembering

06/15/2024 @ 12:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Exhibit Space at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We celebrate Juneteenth as the ending of slavery in the United States. The date marks a huge stride towards racial equality in our country's history. Celebrate with us by learning ...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We celebrate Juneteenth as the ending of slavery in the United States. The date marks a huge stride towards racial equality in our country's history.

At a kitchen table, a pre-teen girl adds salt to a bowl of beaten eggs. Her father stands next to her indicating to add "just a pinch."

In the Kitchen With Dallas Public Library

All Day 6/15 - 7/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Seniors
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons....

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore the joys of cooking, these classes are tailored to enhance your culinary skills and broaden your culinary horizons.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

06/17/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:45pm
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

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Monday, June 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. 

American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

Summer Lunch

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
GED Class

GED en español

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West 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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
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.

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Summer Slimetime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Children's Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

It's a slimy summer! Cool off at the library and get messy with some slime. All ages invited. All supplies provided

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

It's a slimy summer! Cool off at the library and get messy with some slime.

All ages invited. All supplies provided

Career Launch Pad

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Exhibit Space at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
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 - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
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.

Coding Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of Bee Bots, Space Rovers and more.

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

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of Bee Bots, Space Rovers and more.

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Movie Mondays

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Movie Monday! Every third Monday of the month, we will have a movie screening for all children and their families starting at 2 p.m. The movie changes every month! All fil...

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

Movie Monday!


Every third Monday of the month, we will have a movie screening for all children and their families starting at 2 p.m.

The movie changes every month!
All films will be rated G or PG. 

James and the Giant Peach

Retro Movie Mondays

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines? James and the Giant Peach ...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines?

Summer Snacks

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Summer Snack

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga tus energías dur...

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
Event Details:

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Reel Revue

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the mo...

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

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the movie in question! Isn't that neat?

Summer Lunches

Monday, June 17, 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.