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The Little Mermaid

Family Movie Night: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Pri...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

Bias Inside Us Opening Reception, Featuring Dr. Michael Phillips and Dallas Poet Laureate Dr. Mag Gabbert

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be among the first to view the Smithsonian's traveling Bias Inside Us Exhibit. Plus, hear from Dr. Michael Phillips as he talks about bias as it relates to local media coverag...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 179
Event Details:

Be among the first to view the Smithsonian's traveling Bias Inside Us Exhibit. Plus, hear from Dr.

Yarn Wreaths: DIY 102

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own personalized wreaths for any occasion. Get creative and crafty with this unique DIY project to add a handmade touch to your home decor. Open to all ...

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

Learn how to make your own personalized wreaths for any occasion. Get creative and crafty with this unique DIY project to add a handmade touch to your home decor. Open to all levels of expertise.

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Fretz Park Book Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.    Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite cha...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book. 

 

Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below. 

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as m...

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

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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White Rock Hills Book Club - Jesus' Son

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

  Please join in this month's book club discussion about... Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson   "Jesus' Son is a visionary chronicle of dreamers, addicts, and lost ...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Please join in this month's book club discussion about...

Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson

 

Chair Yoga cover image featuring the silhouette of a person performing a stretch on a chair

Chair Yoga

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes. Chair yoga isn't only for older adults. It is for anyone that wants to experience transformation with a little more ...

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

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Classic Game Day

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Let loose and play around at a Game Day specialized for patrons 55 and up! Choose from a variety of provided games including card, board and video games, or feel free to bring your...

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

Let loose and play around at a Game Day specialized for patrons 55 and up! Choose from a variety of provided games including card, board and video games, or feel free to bring your own favorite game to share with the group.

Puzzles

Puzzle Mania

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to exercise your brain by solving different kinds of unique puzzles.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to exercise your brain by solving different kinds of unique puzzles.

people playing mahjong

Mahjong Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese versi...

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, beginner-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.

Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics. There will be crafts, trivia,...

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

The biggest event in sports is upon us! Join us at the Central library for a series of action-packed watch parties centered around the Paris Olympics. There will be crafts, trivia, and a wide array of sports to showcase.

Yarn Craft Meetup

Preston Royal PURLS Crochet & Knitting Meet-up

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults. Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn. Kn...

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

Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

Movie Poster for Spirit Untamed

Family Cinema - Spirit Untamed

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented. A young girl befriends a wild mustang named Spirit after moving with her aunt from the city to a small...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented.

sanrio

Sanrio Summer

Friday, July 26, 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: 99
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

brett R

Summer Indoor Bubbles Magic Show with Brett Roberts

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join Professor Pathfinder on an exciting safari-themed adventure! This show is packed with thrilling magic, puppets, and bubbly surprises that will leave your kids laughing and lea...

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

Join Professor Pathfinder on an exciting safari-themed adventure! This show is packed with thrilling magic, puppets, and bubbly surprises that will leave your kids laughing and learning.

TableTop Time

Friday, July 26, 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: 69
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.

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Guitar

Friday, July 26, 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.&...

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. 

Crafternoon: Countries Rock Painting

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Discover the world through art at our library event! Unleash your creativity as we paint flags of various countries onto rocks in celebration of the Olympics. 

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

Discover the world through art at our library event! Unleash your creativity as we paint flags of various countries onto rocks in celebration of the Olympics. 

Family Game Day

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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:

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Crochet Cozy: Senior Coaster Crafting

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Indulge in the art of crochet with Crochet Cozy: Senior Coaster Crafting! Join fellow seniors for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to charm...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Indulge in the art of crochet with Crochet Cozy: Senior Coaster Crafting! Join fellow seniors for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie as we stitch our way to charming coasters.

A close up of an older woman’s hands crocheting multicolored yarn. The woman’s sleeves are red crocheted fabric, and her torso is covered by a white sweater.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting ev...

Required
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.

Music Class

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Violin

Friday, July 26, 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...

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. 

detective hat, magnifying glass, notebook

Olympics Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/27 - 7/31
Skillman Southwestern - In Library at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures as you learn about the various sports and games fe...

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

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures as you learn about the various sports and games feature in the Summer Olympics.

Senior Walking Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Skillman Southwestern - Lobby at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Vi...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Village, and finish back up at the library as it opens.