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Nancy Drew Mystery

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Calling all teenage detectives and sleuths! Are you ready to put on your detective hats and solve a thrilling Nancy Drew mystery? Join us for an adventure like no other. Immerse...

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all teenage detectives and sleuths! Are you ready to put on your detective hats and solve a thrilling Nancy Drew mystery? Join us for an adventure like no other.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launchpad: Computer Basics

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

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.

Movies at Dallas West: Napoleon Dynamite

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

A rural high-school misfit who lives with an equally odd family helps his oddball friend run for class president. This movie is rated PG. Viewers are encouraged to bring thei...

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

A rural high-school misfit who lives with an equally odd family helps his oddball friend run for class president.

This movie is rated PG.

Viewers are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a drink with a lid. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner D&D

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

An introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons. Includes character creation tips and a beginner-friendly campaign! 

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

An introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons.

Includes character creation tips and a beginner-friendly campaign! 

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

Generations United

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Engaging participants by use of group activities to open the floor for building understanding and bonding amongst each other. Perfect for those seeking a community to be a part of....

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

Engaging participants by use of group activities to open the floor for building understanding and bonding amongst each other. Perfect for those seeking a community to be a part of.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Squeegee Art

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity through the mesmerizing world ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Unleash your creativity through the mesmerizing wor
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting Workshop with Eva Azul \ Taller de Pintura con Eva Azul

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You don't have to be Picasso to be an artist with us! Local artist Eva Azul will guide participants step by step in creating a fantastic painting. Supplies are limited on a first-c...

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

You don't have to be Picasso to be an artist with us! Local artist Eva Azul will guide participants step by step in creating a fantastic painting. Supplies are limited on a first-come-first-serve basis.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Everything Everywhere All at Once Screening

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Stop in for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once and leave with your own googly eye rock! When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop in for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once and leave with your own googly eye rock!

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

Dallas Black Dance Theater: Encore!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

DBDT: Encore! will be performing “Spiritual Suite”. The audience will go on a spiritual journey of faith, strife, endurance and jubilee. They will be transported to the past, re...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Event Details:

DBDT: Encore! will be performing “Spiritual Suite”.

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

Saturday, May 18, 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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class. Classes are 45 minutes packed with fun ga...

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:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas West Book Club: Memorial by Bryan Washington

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This Month's Selection: Memorial by Bryan Washington Benson and Mike are two young guys who live together in Houston. Mike is a Japanese American chef at a Mexican restaurant an...

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

This Month's Selection: Memorial by Bryan Washington

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

Japan-in-a-Suitcase: School Life in Japan presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Who cleans Japanese schools? Why isn’t there a cafeteria in most schools? Prepare for an exciting exploration of Japanese school life! Discover fascinating insights through ...

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

Who cleans Japanese schools? Why isn’t there a cafeteria in most schools?


Prepare for an exciting exploration of Japanese school life!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Flower Bouquets Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this sculpture workshop, participants will create floral bouquets using painting medium and 3D elements. We will be led by local artist and educator Juan Cruz. This workshop ...

Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

In this sculpture workshop, participants will create floral bouquets using painting medium and 3D elements. We will be led by local artist and educator Juan Cruz.

This workshop is made possible by the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art is for Everyone! Yellow Flower Painting

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come paint a bright yellow flower

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

Come paint a bright yellow flower

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Be Your Own Artist: Craft Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Craft Party!- Get ready for Summer by joining us for a Craft Party! We will provide art supplies and you provide the imagination.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Craft Party!- Get ready for Summer by joining us for a Craft Party! We will provide art supplies and you provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teach...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting Without Paintbrushes

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Can you create your own masterpiece without using a paintbrush? Bring your creativity and imagination with you as we paint, without using a paintbrush. All supplies will be provide...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Can you create your own masterpiece without using a paintbrush? Bring your creativity and imagination with you as we paint, without using a paintbrush. All supplies will be provided.

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

Tabletop, Today!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Like Zoinks gang! It looks like we got a mystery on our hands this May, and it’s going to take a group of brave investigators to sort out this hijinks heavy mess. Do you think y...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Like Zoinks gang!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Written Word: A History

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The written word goes back many thousands of years, and Certified Archivist Brandon Murray will discuss that "storied" history, citing examples from the Dallas Public Library's Fin...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The written word goes back many thousands of years, and Certified Archivist Brandon Murray will discuss that "storied" history, citing examples from the Dallas Public Library's Fine Books Collection.  The journey will continue with modern exa

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Open Jam

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and...

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

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Mania: Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could po...

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

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

Saturday Game Days

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing game day at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available to all patrons, and ...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family cinema time: Abominable

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A teenager and her friends go on a quest to reunite a Yeti with his family.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A teenager and her friends go on a quest to reunite a Yeti with his family.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Portraits

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Put on your best clothes and snap a free family picture at the library! Registration required. ¡Ponte tu mejor ropa y tómate una foto familiar gratis en la biblioteca! Se requie...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put on your best clothes and snap a free family picture at the library! Registration required.

¡Ponte tu mejor ropa y tómate una foto familiar gratis en la biblioteca! Se requiere registro.