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Geometric Sculpture

Friday, July 5, 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:

Discover the difference between geometric and organic shapes. Then use these 2-dimensional shapes to create a 3-dimensional piece of artwork using a simple slot technique. Spons...

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

Discover the difference between geometric and organic shapes. Then use these 2-dimensional shapes to create a 3-dimensional piece of artwork using a simple slot technique.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

sanrio

Sanrio Summer

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Each week teens will engage in Kawaii cuteness with hands on activities inspired by the adorable characters of Sanrio!  July 5: Bubble Wands July 12: Summer Fans July...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:

Each week teens will engage in Kawaii cuteness with hands on activities inspired by the adorable characters of Sanrio! 

July 5: Bubble Wands

July 12: Summer Fans

July 19: Felt Book Clips

computer assistance

1-on-1 Computer Help

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preston Royal - Computer Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance. By Appointment only. Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

diamond art

Diamond Art

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond! Enjoy a sparkling day of creativity and fun as families come together to create dazzling diamond art masterpieces. This hands-on progra...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to shine bright like a diamond!

Magic the Gathering!!

Magic the Gathering: Commander Club! (Kids and Teens)

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, come and join us for the Youth Discovery Center's MTG: Commander Club!  In this group, we will be exploring all of the ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, come and join us for the Youth Discovery Center's MTG: Commander Club!  In this group, we will be exploring all of the in's and outs of the Commander format in Magic the

Career Launch Pad

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take ...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

Computer Help

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Lawn - Computer Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applicati...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Computer Assistance

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

TableTop Time

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only gam...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

Summer Snacks

Friday, July 5, 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.

A bust of a person with spiky hair made from pieces of torn, brown butcher paper. The bust is looking forward at a 45 degree angle to the right. There is a shawl made from larger pieces of brown butcher paper wrapped around the bust where the shoulders would be. The bust is in front of a white background.

Paper Sculpture-Senior

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and explore the world of paper sculpture? Make a sculpture of your own in a captivating event, where you'll discover the beauty and versati...

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and explore the world of paper sculpture? Make a sculpture of your own in a captivating event, where you'll discover the beauty and versatility of paper as an artistic medium! 

Summer Snack

Friday, July 5, 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.

SMART

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove 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: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
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.

snack time

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Friday, July 5, 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

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
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.

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Guitar

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class! Classes run from April 12 through June 21. Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.&...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class!

Classes run from April 12 through June 21.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Summer Lunches

Friday, July 5, 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.

The words "Reader's Club" on a colorful pastel gradient. Graphics of children reading beneath.

Reader's Club

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Foster a love of reading at Reader's Club! This monthly program offers engaging activities like story-writing workshops, book discussions, and dramatic storytelling, all designed t...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Foster a love of reading at Reader's Club! This monthly program offers engaging activities like story-writing workshops, book discussions, and dramatic storytelling, all designed to spark young imaginations.

Music Class

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Violin

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class! Classes run from April 12 to June 21. Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays.  FREE w...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from April 12 to June 21.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, July 5, 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.

Literacy Center classes

All Day
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured

Stories and Songs

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lakewood - Children's Area at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family. 

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

Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family. 

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, July 6, 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.

 

Clases básicas de computadora y tecnología

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología? Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?   ¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras! Th...

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

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología?

Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?

 

¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras!

Then come to our computer class!