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Reel Revue

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the mo...

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

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the movie in question! Isn't that neat?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Movie Matinee: James and The Giant Peach

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the scorching summer sun and step into a world of cinematic wonder every week at Oak Lawn Branch Library's Summer Movie Matinee! Gather your family and friends for an e...

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

Escape the scorching summer sun and step into a world of cinematic wonder every week at Oak Lawn Branch Library's Summer Movie Matinee!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Retro Movie Mondays

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines? Charlotte's Web (2006) - s...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Escape the heat and embrace the nostalgia with childrens movies from a different generation!  Can your parents still remember all the lines?

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Movie Monday: Luca

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Luca!  "Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “L...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie at the library! This week, watch Luca! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Lakewood invites all Preschoolers to play games, interact with STEM activities, and complete crafts. We have a set board game library for our Preschoolers then, we have add-on acti...

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

Lakewood invites all Preschoolers to play games, interact with STEM activities, and complete crafts. We have a set board game library for our Preschoolers then, we have add-on activities to keep things lively. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Cooking Class

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads! Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting to explore ...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster Kiest branch every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM for Storytime!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us at the Lancaster Kiest branch every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM for Storytime!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Chair yoga is designed for folks 55 years and above.  The benefits of the classes are:  improve balance flexibility strength  an over all sense of wel...

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

Chair yoga is designed for folks 55 years and above. 

The benefits of the classes are: 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

DIY Stethoscope

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to yo...

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

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

DIY Keepsake Cigar Box

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy and personalize a keepsake by using an up cycle wooden cigar box.  Registration is required. Please scan the QR code to reserve your spot.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Enjoy and personalize a keepsake by using an up cycle wooden cigar box.  Registration is required. Please scan the QR code to reserve your spot.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Keyboard Class

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Guitar Class

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Lessons

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn guitar? The Lakewood Branch Library welcomes Jess Garland to teach a series of beginner-friendly lessons. Each class features beginner-level instructi...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn guitar? The Lakewood Branch Library welcomes Jess Garland to teach a series of beginner-friendly lessons.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Book Tasting Cafe

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Running a book tasting event is a fun way to empower kids to practice their book choice skills, and choose a book based on their interests. Join us at the Cafe.

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

Running a book tasting event is a fun way to empower kids to practice their book choice skills, and choose a book based on their interests. Join us at the Cafe.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Summer Crafternoon- Paper Roll Octopus

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

For our last crafternoon of the summer, we will be making paper roll octopi! As we continue with our ocean theme, your child will get to make their own octopus using construction p...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

For our last crafternoon of the summer, we will be making paper roll octopi! As we continue with our ocean theme, your child will get to make their own octopus using construction paper, scissors, and googly eyes!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Guitar

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar  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 ...

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

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Affirmation Mirrors

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

School is just around the corner! End the summer on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with our engaging workshop where children will craft affirmation mirrors designed...

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

School is just around the corner!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Tuesday, July 23, 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 p -Violin & Theory Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library! Sign up at the front desk ...

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

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

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

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Interested in playing DnD? Whether you're a brand new player or a seasoned adventurer, you're welcome at our table. All equipment (including character sheets) are provided, or...

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

Interested in playing DnD? Whether you're a brand new player or a seasoned adventurer, you're welcome at our table. All equipment (including character sheets) are provided, or you can bring your own! 

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Travel on a Budget Workshop!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Travel on a budget workshop will provide patrons with tips and tricks to booking affordable travel!

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

Travel on a budget workshop will provide patrons with tips and tricks to booking affordable travel!