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Mahjong Club

Wednesday, July 24, 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, 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.

Lace Making

Dallas Lace Society

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcom...

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

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Preserving Family Memories: Audio Recordings

Wednesday, July 24, 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:

The sound of a loved one's voice = irreplaceable family memories. Learn how to digitize and preserve your audio recordings stored on cassette tapes, microcassette tapes and LPs. He...

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:

The sound of a loved one's voice = irreplaceable family memories. Learn how to digitize and preserve your audio recordings stored on cassette tapes, microcassette tapes and LPs.

Sound Factory

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

We will have a Sound Factory STEM kit for students to learn about digital music creations. 

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

We will have a Sound Factory STEM kit for students to learn about digital music creations. 

Paint Workshop with Juan Cruz

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Painting workshop provided by CAP artist Juan Participants will be able to apply color theory to paper or canvas using design and technology. This workshop will also help partic...

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

Painting workshop provided by CAP artist Juan

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Keyboard

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the keyboard class with an emphasis on music theory! Classes run from April 10 through June 12th.  Spring music classes for school-aged student...

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

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the keyboard class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from April 10 through June 12th. 

Sweet Sounds: Spring Music Classes - Violin

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the violin class! Classes run from April 10 through June 12th.  Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Friday...

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

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from April 10 through June 12th. 

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

Chess for ages 7+

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess! This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg. These sessions will be open play with no instructors. You must bring your own set.

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

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

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Vintage Makers: Fabric Collage

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Local Artist VET will walk you through creating a fabric collage using all sorts of scraps and fun decorations. Enjoy some socializing and crafting with this new twist on a cl...

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

Local Artist VET will walk you through creating a fabric collage using all sorts of scraps and fun decorations. Enjoy some socializing and crafting with this new twist on a classic art form. 

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Beginner Adult Ukulele Lessons

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the joy of playing the ukulele in this 5-week long beginner-friendly workshop! Learn fundamental chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs in a fun, interactive environm...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Explore the joy of playing the ukulele in this 5-week long beginner-friendly workshop! Learn fundamental chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs in a fun, interactive environment.

Painting (Without A Brush)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush! We will provide unconventional mystery items to use instead of a brush. We aim break ...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

Baila! Latin Grooves: Adult Dance Class Featuring Bachata, Salsa, and Cumbia

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Baila! Latin Grooves is an exciting and energetic adult dance class that invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Bachata, Salsa, and Cumbia. Led by Jennifer Gonza...

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

Baila! Latin Grooves is an exciting and energetic adult dance class that invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Bachata, Salsa, and Cumbia.

Book Club

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person. We meet every 4th Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link...

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

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

We meet every 4th Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.

This month we will be reading:

letter writing

55+ Club: Letter Writing and Card Making

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Connect across generations and rediscover the joy of handwritten correspondence! Share stories, memories, wisdom and knowledge (such as how to address and mail a letter), through l...

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:

Connect across generations and rediscover the joy of handwritten correspondence! Share stories, memories, wisdom and knowledge (such as how to address and mail a letter), through letter writing.

Senior Show and Tell

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Who says show and tell is just for kids? Bring in a special or interesting item to share with the group that holds significance and share stories about the item(s) you've brought!&...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Who says show and tell is just for kids? Bring in a special or interesting item to share with the group that holds significance and share stories about the item(s) you've brought! 

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STEM-tastic Blooming Paper Flowers

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Embark on a journey of STEM magic with your little one as they work their wizardry to turn ordinary sheets of paper into mesmerizing blooming flowers! It's a hands-on adventure fil...

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

Embark on a journey of STEM magic with your little one as they work their wizardry to turn ordinary sheets of paper into mesmerizing blooming flowers!

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Knitflix and Chill: Open Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
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 "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

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Summer Kids Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids. From ...

Required
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dive into the ultimate movie extravaganza at Summer Kids Movie Matinee! Dive into a world of adventure, laughter, and excitement as we screen some of the best films for kids.

Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

Thursday, July 25, 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.

Guitar class cover graphic featuring a young student reading a music sheet with someone guiding them

Beginning Guitar Class

Thursday, July 25, 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:

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.

spiral of multi-colored pencils

Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Study Room A at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring you...

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

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

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Olympic Gold Medal Craft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Craft Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Are you ready for the Paris Olympics?? Celebrate the games with this Olympic medal craft!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Craft Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you ready for the Paris Olympics?? Celebrate the games with this Olympic medal craft!

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

Thursday, July 25, 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:

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 during class and may be avail...

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

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 during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).