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Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. Dis...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. Clases de preparacion ciudadana gratis. Todos son bienv...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

Drawing & Sketching Class 2024

Drawing & Sketching Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, tech...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.

Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Keyboard Class cover graphic featuring a keyboard on blue background

Keyboard Class

Thursday, July 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:

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.

Clase de Internet Intermedio; Intermediate Internet Class (Spanish)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware. Participants should already have a working knowledge...

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.

Craft It!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Attention Seniors! Are you ready for a delightful crafting experience where you can unleash your creativity, express yourself and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts in a warm an...

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Attention Seniors! Are you ready for a delightful crafting experience where you can unleash your creativity, express yourself and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts in a warm and welcoming environment.

SMART SUMMER: Perot Museum Tech Truck

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

3D Design workshop put on by the Perot Museum

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

3D Design workshop put on by the Perot Museum

Tinsley

Stories with Clarice Tinsley

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Featured, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join Reading Ambassador and Fox 4 News Anchor Clarice Tinsley for stories and fun. 

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Featured, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Reading Ambassador and Fox 4 News Anchor Clarice Tinsley for stories and fun. 

English class

English Language Learning

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

adult learning

English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase F...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.   

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

 

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowle...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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

Guitar Class

Thursday, July 18, 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.

spiral of multi-colored pencils

Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, July 18, 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.

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, July 18, 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.

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Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

 

a cartoon stethoscope listens to a cartoon heart

Design Your Own Stethoscope

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and ot...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and other sounds inside your body!

One on One with Devin- Computer Assistance

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Devin offers personalized computer assistance to individuals. If you require any help with your computer, feel free to attend. 

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take ...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

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Family Game Frenzy Day

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Frenzy Day Bring the whole family for an epic day of gaming adventures and laughter. From classic board games to modern favorites,...

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 Frenzy 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.

Free Tax Aid

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1 at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Appointment is required. Please visit: https://dallastaxcenters.as.me/HIL to schedule an appointment in advance.  IRS Certified Preparers are here to help you with pri...

Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Appointment is required. Please visit: https://dallastaxcenters.as.me/HIL to schedule an appointment in advance.