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

Crafternoon: Salt Painted Spiderwebs

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

It's time to get a little spooky and this month we will create some haunting Halloween crafts. How you ever painted with salt? Now is your chance! This week we are making vibrant m...

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

It's time to get a little spooky and this month we will create some haunting Halloween crafts. How you ever painted with salt? Now is your chance!

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

Crafty Kids: Halloween Origami

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for some fun and spooky Halloween origami! Spice up your Halloween costume with some spooky origami claws. This activity is perfect for Halloween Pranks and adds to the spo...

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

Join us for some fun and spooky Halloween origami! Spice up your Halloween costume with some spooky origami claws. This activity is perfect for Halloween Pranks and adds to the spooky fun. 

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Monster Tour

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline - Children's Area at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Ever wonder where the stories of your favorite monsters came from? Grab a supplied passport and join us on a four-week tour to hear a spooky story, learn about classic monsters and...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Ever wonder where the stories of your favorite monsters came from? Grab a supplied passport and join us on a four-week tour to hear a spooky story, learn about classic monsters and their beguiling beginnings, all October long!

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

Spooky Texas Tales

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come hear some Texas ghost stories. Graveyard ghost and creatures from swamps and riverbanks slink through these tales. Some humorous, some haunting; these tales guarantee thrills ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come hear some Texas ghost stories. Graveyard ghost and creatures from swamps and riverbanks slink through these tales. Some humorous, some haunting; these tales guarantee thrills and chills.

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

After School Craft

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all crafty kids for Tuesday afterschool crafts! October Craft Schedule: October 1st: Coding with Ozobots October 8th: Ojos de Dios October 15th: Monster Magnet...

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

Calling all crafty kids for Tuesday afterschool crafts!

October Craft Schedule:

This event is in the "Family" group.

Strings Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, October 22, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Adult" group.

Mindful Fusion

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. ...

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

A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

6 Feet Under Texas with Tui Snider

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Cemeteries become open-air museums when Tui Snider takes you on a playful-but-informative tour of historic Texas burial grounds. In her photo-filled presentation, Tui shares forgot...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Cemeteries become open-air museums when Tui Snider takes you on a playful-but-informative tour of historic Texas burial grounds.

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

Acting Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and oth...

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

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

Tuesday, October 22, 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 "Teen" group.

Tarot Card Design

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Tarot is a deck of playing cards that existed in Europe as early as the 14th century. Since then, Tarot has taken on a new meaning among occultists, diviners and those fascinated b...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Tarot is a deck of playing cards that existed in Europe as early as the 14th century. Since then, Tarot has taken on a new meaning among occultists, diviners and those fascinated by esoterica.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

EDM Bracelets for Adults

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish Class at White Rock Hills

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

¡Hola! Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

¡Hola!

Learn Spanish by focusing on a variety of topics such as grammar, culture, customs and current events in the Spanish speaking world! 

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

Alphabet Animals

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting. We will go through the alphabet with an animal corresponding to the letter of the week and each craft is de...

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond the Books: Navigating Library Services and Resources

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come learn about all the useful things your local public library provides! We’ll look at how to find books and media in the catalog, discover programs, and locate other services fo...

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

Come learn about all the useful things your local public library provides! We’ll look at how to find books and media in the catalog, discover programs, and locate other services for job help, homework help, and more.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mini Canvas Halloween Magnets

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Dive into a spooky crafting adventure by designing and crafting your own eerie mini canvas magnets, perfect for adding a touch of Halloween flair to any magnetic surface. Unleash y...

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

Dive into a spooky crafting adventure by designing and crafting your own eerie mini canvas magnets, perfect for adding a touch of Halloween flair to any magnetic surface.

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

American Mahjong

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B 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 & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
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 "Seniors" group.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off ...

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

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

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

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mah...

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

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

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

Movie of the Week

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Gravestone Symbols and Burial Societies

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

There's more to our ancestors and relatives' final resting places than just the words on the headstone. Headstone symbols, cemetery location, and the section of the cemetery can al...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

There's more to our ancestors and relatives' final resting places than just the words on the headstone. Headstone symbols, cemetery location, and the section of the cemetery can all tell us more about the life of an ancestor or relative.