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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 0-18. 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 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

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Astronomy Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme.  Our ...

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

Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme. 

Our October theme is: Black Holes

computer basics flyer. image of someone's hands on a laptop typing. text reads: Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape. E-mail or call to register. (214) 670-8443 whiterockhills@dallas.gov

Computer Tech Tutor

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navi...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

Kids Art Studio

Kids Art Studio: Fall Friends

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

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

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

Wound Makeup

SFX Wound Makeup (On a Budget!)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Its SPOOKY Season! Take your costume to the next level with this DIY Wound makeup technique! We will create wound effects using only products that you are likely to have lying ar...

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

Its SPOOKY Season!
Take your costume to the next level with this DIY Wound makeup technique!
We will create wound effects using only products that you are likely to have lying around the house!

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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Game Day!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!   Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

 

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
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 Foo...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
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 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

chess

Chess Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to ch...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents. 

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KERA KIDS-PBS STEM Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Switch Game Night

Thursday, October 17, 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!

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

Drones

Come Fly With Us!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone here is your chance, visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to fly drones inside the library.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone here is your chance, visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to fly drones inside the library.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students shou...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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DIY Coraline Mini Me Doll

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Step into the eerie and enchanting world of "Coraline" this spooky season! Craft a doll that’s as delightfully creepy as the ones in the film. Sew, stitch, and stuff your way to cr...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Step into the eerie and enchanting world of "Coraline" this spooky season! Craft a doll that’s as delightfully creepy as the ones in the film.

Movie Night for Adults: 'Pan's Labyrinth'

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. This month's movie is Pan's Labyrinth (2006)....

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. This month's movie is Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Skyline Cinema Presents: House on Haunted Hill (1959) Rich oddball Frederick Loren has a proposal for five guests at a possibly haunted mansion: show up, survive a night fi...

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

Skyline Cinema Presents: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

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

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

black poetry day

Black Poetry Spotlight

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

October 17 is Black Poetry Day! In this Spotlight event, we will showcase black American poets and their works, from Maya Angelou to Langston Hughes to you! We will learn from t...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

October 17 is Black Poetry Day!

In this Spotlight event, we will showcase black American poets and their works, from Maya Angelou to Langston Hughes to you! We will learn from the greats and develop our own prose and poetry pieces.

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Kawaii Halloween Plushies

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens can learn new sewing skills while creating a kawaii Halloween plush! Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Teens can learn new sewing skills while creating a kawaii Halloween plush!

Materials available while supplies last. Registration required. 

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery? Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others? Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Relax and Color

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Relax and Color is an hour of calm and creativity just for adults at the library. Come unwind, decompress from daily stressors, and enjoy a relaxing session of coloring in a peacef...

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

Relax and Color is an hour of calm and creativity just for adults at the library. Come unwind, decompress from daily stressors, and enjoy a relaxing session of coloring in a peaceful environment.