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Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: School Age (ages 6-11)
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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Horror Fest

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What’s your favorite scary movie? Bask in the TV glow and celebrate all things horror with this adult program at the Forest Green Branch Library. Connect with fellow horror fans...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

What’s your favorite scary movie?

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 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! 

Preston Royal

Friends of the Preston Royal Library

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do for the Preston Royal Library.

Hope to see you there!

adult painting

Adult Painting Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this p...

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

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED Class

GED Class

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

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Study Room at Lochwood 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: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
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.

GED Class

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.

GED Class

GED en español

Thursday, October 24, 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. 

Master Gardeners Presents: Gardening in Small Spaces

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Gardening in Small Spaces. Apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Gardening in Small Spaces. Apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants if you make the proper choices.

Readers to Leaders class

Adult Reading Classes (Family Reading Cohort)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch. Si está interesado, llame 945-766-0804 o completar el formulario de inscri...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.

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Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.    Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite cha...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, October 24, 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.

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...

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

 

 

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

This is Happiness by Niall Williams

 

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, October 25, 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 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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, October 25, 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.

 

Computer Basics: Fridays 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Computer Basics

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:  - Learn to type and use a mouse &...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

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.

computer class

Career LaunchPad

Friday, October 25, 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 25, 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!