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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Children's Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Computer Basics Class

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This Computer Basics class will focus on the fundamental skills of using the computer. Designed for beginners, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individu...

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

This Computer Basics class will focus on the fundamental skills of using the computer. Designed for beginners, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

One-on-One Computer Help

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get computer and tech help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: Setting up a device, such as a phone or tablet (bring your own ...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Get computer and tech help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Paint Pouring for Seniors

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get ready for an introduction to paint pouring! Paint pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. Whether you're an experienced...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for an introduction to paint pouring! Paint pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas.

Crime Watchers Neighborhood Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Senior Puzzle Challenge

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Ready to exercise your brain?  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our puzzle challenge series.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ready to exercise your brain?  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our puzzle challenge series.

American Mahjong tiles, Tuesdays 12pm-3pm

American Mahjong

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!   Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.  

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:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades d...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

English class

English Language Learning

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford 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 biblio...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
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English Language Learning - Intermediate

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Clases gratis de i...

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

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

GED Class

GED en español

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identific...

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

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

GED Class

GED Class

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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. 

Career Launch Pad

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
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 - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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Intro to Photography

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! Ready to capture the best version of yourself? Dive into the world of photography with an easy-to-follow introduction to the basics. From snapping stunning ...

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

Lights, camera, action! Ready to capture the best version of yourself? Dive into the world of photography with an easy-to-follow introduction to the basics.

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Afterschool Snacks

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Vickery Park - Auditorium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, 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 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

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STEAM Wednesday's at Vickery Park

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.We can't wait ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Español, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

After School Cinema

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

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

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

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Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, 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: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.

 

Chess for ages 7+

Chess for ages 7+

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
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 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
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 and you must bring your own set.Sign up for Preston Roya...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: 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 and you must bring your own set.

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Lit-er-turally Buzzed

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

"Drink if your book was written in the last decade." We are turning our current and recent reads into a drinking game, with Lir-er-ally Buzzed the drinking game for bookworms. Brin...

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

"Drink if your book was written in the last decade." We are turning our current and recent reads into a drinking game, with Lir-er-ally Buzzed the drinking game for bookworms.