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Movie Saturdays

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!   *Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

 

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

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

Pirate Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Ahoy Matey! Enjoy an extr-arr-dinary day of fun filed with pirate- themed crafts, games and a scavenger hunt for hidden treasure! 

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

Ahoy Matey! Enjoy an extr-arr-dinary day of fun filed with pirate- themed crafts, games and a scavenger hunt for hidden treasure! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Dieciseis Celebration - Mexican Independence Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the 16 of September!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, a pinata, and a lot of music!  Dancing by the All...

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

Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the 16 of September!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, a pinata, and a lot of music!  Dancing by the Allegre Ballet Foklorico!  Come and hear the Call for Independenc

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

Punch Needle Class

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Punch it out in our punch needle class! Learn tips and tricks to get you started on crafting and creating. Each class will have an assigned project . All supplies will be provided....

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Punch it out in our punch needle class! Learn tips and tricks to get you started on crafting and creating. Each class will have an assigned project . All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

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.

Keyboard Class

Saturday, September 14, 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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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

Bhuvana Venkatraman presents: Indian Classical Dance

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Bhuvana provides Indian classical dance performances which introduces audiences to the rich and elaborate tradition of Indian classical dance for Bharatanatyam! Audience will recei...

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

Bhuvana provides Indian classical dance performances which introduces audiences to the rich and elaborate tradition of Indian classical dance for Bharatanatyam!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books & Brews - Ninth House

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House. Here is a Goodreads summary:  Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. R...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House. Here is a Goodreads summary: 

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

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

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

Crafternoon STEM: Balloon Powered Cars

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!  Peek into the science of physics by making your very own balloon-powered car using recycled materi...

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

Crafternoon every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

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

Crochet Circle at Dallas West

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet! Beginners and experts are welcome! We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners. Participants sh...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Starting a Vegetable Garden

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you want to start a vegetable garden? This presentation outlines the first steps to take in order to set up your garden for success. Learn about basic garden needs as well as...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to start a vegetable garden?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Hispanic Heritage month starts tomorrow! Get ready for this celebration of culture with Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, as they teach us about the the spirit and traditions behind danc...

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

Hispanic Heritage month starts tomorrow!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Karaoke Night

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes and bring the whole family for a night of musical magic! At Family Karaoke Night, everyone gets a chance to shine on stage, from little ro...

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes and bring the whole family for a night of musical magic! At Family Karaoke Night, everyone gets a chance to shine on stage, from little rockstars to golden oldies crooners.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Seniors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado. Es la oportunid...

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

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Big Heart Theater Final Performance

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Big Heart theater presents their final performance of their special needs theater group.  This will be open to the community! El teatro Big Heart presenta la actuación f...

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

Big Heart theater presents their final performance of their special needs theater group. 

This will be open to the community!

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.

Family Game Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, 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: Family, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

An Afternoon with the Dallas Black Dance Theater

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with the Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Black Dance Theater is coming to the Skyline Branch for a one-time Masterclass and Performance! 

Required
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

In partnership with the Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Black Dance Theater is coming to the Skyline Branch for a one-time Masterclass and Performance! 

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.

Strings Class

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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:

Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.

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

Puzzle Chess Tournament

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever heard of puzzle chess? This head to head game has you complete a puzzle while racing taking turn putting in one piece at a time while a chess clock counts down. The person ...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ever heard of puzzle chess?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Day Extravaganza

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite the excitement at Family Game Day. Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Knitting Class

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Looking for a new hobby or just honing your skills? Learn how to knit while meeting new friends! All skill levels welcome! Some material supplied by first come first serve ba...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking for a new hobby or just honing your skills?

Learn how to knit while meeting new friends! All skill levels welcome!

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

Crafter-noon

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week. Here is what we are making this month: Squirrel Puppets - Sept. 1 Cardboard Crayons - Sept. 8 ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month:

Squirrel Puppets - Sept. 1

Cardboard Crayons - Sept. 8

Pirate Spyglass Kaleidoscopes - Sept. 15

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Get Started with Your Genealogy

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to th...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started!