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Lego Printmaking

Thursday, July 25, 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:

Creativity meets engineering in our LEGO Printmaking Workshop where children will create unique prints using LEGO pieces as stamps. From geometric patterns to abstract designs, the...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Creativity meets engineering in our LEGO Printmaking Workshop where children will create unique prints using LEGO pieces as stamps. From geometric patterns to abstract designs, the possibilities are endless!

Olympic torch

SMART SUMMER: Olympic Rings/Torch Craft

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Craft away with us as we celebrate  the start to the Summer Olympics in Paris by making our very own Olympic rings and/or Olympic Torches 

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Craft away with us as we celebrate  the start to the Summer Olympics in Paris by making our very own Olympic rings and/or Olympic Torches 

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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
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Game Day!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers! Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions. Come pla...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, July 25, 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 pm - Violin 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

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

Summer Cinema

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Prairie Creek branch library will host a movie night every Thursday at 5 PM all summer! Bring snacks and a friend to enjoy our different selection of family friendly movies.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, July 25, 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.

Family Cooking Class

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
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: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- Attention all Paladins, Clerics, and Bards! Come learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Timberglen Branch Library, or start up your own ad...

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

DFW Bookmakers: Journal Making

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Journal making art class for adults taught by DFW Bookmakers

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

Journal making art class for adults taught by DFW Bookmakers

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Fencing 101

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Fencing demo and information presented Fencing Institute of Texas

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

Fencing demo and information presented

Fencing Institute of Texas

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What Happens Next Book Club: Part Two

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will fi...

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

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

adult painting

Adult Painting Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this p...

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

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

Anime Paint-and-Watch

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Chill out with your friends and watch the anime feature film Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You. While you watch, paint a canvas of a scene, character or t...

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

Chill out with your friends and watch the anime feature film Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You. While you watch, paint a canvas of a scene, character or theme from the movie, or from your own favorite anime.

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Family Puzzle Night

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Looking for fun and engaging activities the whole family can enjoy? Look no further, family puzzle night at the Library is where its at! Create your very own family puzzle as you e...

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

Looking for fun and engaging activities the whole family can enjoy? Look no further, family puzzle night at the Library is where its at!

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.