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William Suarez, served in the US Army in WWI

Exhibit - The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

All Day 9/28 - 11/30
Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Español, Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day.  Mexican-Americans have served in the Military throughout ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall Lobby (7th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Español, Exhibit
Event Details:

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans

An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day. 

Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon

Exhibit - Preserving Dallas History Through Metal Detecting: Bob Rigdon

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector be...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Bob Rigdon has been metal detecting for 44 years. He focuses on historic sites, often visiting locations of demolished structures to search for artifacts with his metal detector before new construction begins.

Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Drawings of (clockwise from upper right) a green oven mitt, bok choi leaf, fried egg, bag of holiday candy, yellow mixing bowl with a whisk, set of three multicolored measuring spoons, salt and pepper shakers and an open cookbook with a ribbon marker. Text in the center: "What's cookin'? At the Dallas Public Library"

What's cookin' in November

All Day 11/4 - 11/27
Community Events
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!   EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   Common Threads - Small Bites Ki...

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

 

Check out what we have cooked up for you this Fall with these delicious programs!

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

Text "Native American Heritage Month" on a background of Native American beadwork.

Native American Heritage Month Programs

All Day 11/9 - 11/26
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.  S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements. 

 

Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/9 - 1/11
Community Events
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!  This series of workshops is for current 8th grade students interested in auditioning for the&n...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Christii J

Interstellar Shades by Christii J

All Day 11/12 - 11/27
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination. Through her spray pai...

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

Drawing from a background in physics and astronomy, Christii J creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind planets that blend scientific wonder with boundless imagination.

Dementia Care Warriors Photo Exhibit

11/18/2024 @ 12:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a photo exhibit presented by Dementia Care Warriors. This exhibit honors those who take care of our senior citizens in the community.

JIgsaw

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

11/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 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.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Thursday, November 21, 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. 

Career Launchpad & One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford 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 or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-On...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

The Central Guild cover graphic

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Dungeons and Dragons Adventure game at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be ava...

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!

Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
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...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Vickery Park - Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

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

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

After School STEAM: Fall Suncatcher

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids will learn how to create a suncatcher and how it disperses light into a colorful rainbow based on their design.

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

Kids will learn how to create a suncatcher and how it disperses light into a colorful rainbow based on their design.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Thursday, November 21, 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.

snack

Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV. Recarga energí...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - In Library at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, 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...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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.

Bricks & Books

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book. We will have different literary Lego challenges to get attendees talking about the book they re...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book.

flyer

Leaf Lions

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means! It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend! Leaves wil...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means!

It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend!

Leaves will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Play Dough Party

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

STEM Club: The Brain presented by UT Southwestern

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Event Details:

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

the movie cover of Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Day

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice! To honor Mickey and Minnie Mouse on their 96th Birthday, we will present the 2004 classic "Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice!