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Afterschool Activity: Drawings and Finish the comic!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to draw simple drawings with step by step instructions! Create your own comic book with the drawings! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to draw simple drawings with step by step instructions! Create your own comic book with the drawings! 

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 Basics

Thursday, May 30, 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 course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digi...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

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.

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Game Day!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Thursday, May 30, 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, May 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library 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. - In Library
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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Afterschool STEAM: Make your own Carp Kite!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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:

Come have a fun S.T.E.A.M. filled hour. Each week will feature a craft or activity that's fun and educational. Come make some new friends while having fun and learning some new thi...

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:

Come have a fun S.T.E.A.M. filled hour. Each week will feature a craft or activity that's fun and educational. Come make some new friends while having fun and learning some new things!  

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Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

Switch Game Night

Thursday, May 30, 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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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Bilingual storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish.  Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

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

Listen to stories and sing songs in both English and Spanish. 

Escuche cuentos y cante canciones en Inglés y en Español.

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, May 30, 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?

Introduction to Foundation Directory

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Foundation Directory has detailed profiles of foundations, the grants they make, the issues they fund, and all kinds of information that you need to know when considering who to ap...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Foundation Directory has detailed profiles of foundations, the grants they make, the issues they fund, and all kinds of information that you need to know when considering who to approach for a grant.

Afterschool Activity

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
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:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

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:

Stop by after school and enjoy a fun activity.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, May 30, 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), 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: School Age (ages 6-11), 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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Adult Painting Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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!

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English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lochwood - In Library at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills at the library. 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice your English speaking skills at the library. 

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Lego Family Day

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided!

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Bad Art Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get ready to channel your inner artist at Bad Art Night, the ultimate creative escape for adults at Oak Lawn Library! Leave your perfectionism at the door and embrace the jo...

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

Get ready to channel your inner artist at Bad Art Night, the ultimate creative escape for adults at Oak Lawn Library!

Leave your perfectionism at the door and embrace the joy of making wonderfully terrible art. From wonky

English class.

English Language Learning

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater 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 - Black Box Theater
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, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A 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 A
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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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 en español

Thursday, May 30, 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.