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D&D Movie One Shots- Star Wars

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

🌟 Adventure Awaits in Our D&D One-Shot Series! Will You Answer the Call? 🎲✨ Prepare to embark on epic journeys, brave daring quests, and explore cinematic universes like nev...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

🌟 Adventure Awaits in Our D&D One-Shot Series! Will You Answer the Call? 🎲✨

This event is in the "Adult" group.

7 Gardens Club from the Oak Cliff Gardens Forum: Plant Giveaway

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate with us at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library!  This is also a chance to learn about gardening in North Texas, about different gardening projects in our area, me...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Celebrate with us at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Creative Writing Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you s...

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

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

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

May the 4th Be With You: Lego Star Wars Movie and Craft

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Set off on a galactic adventure during this May the 4th Be With You event! Explore the Star Wars universe as you watch a screening of the Star Wars Lego movie and get crea...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:


Set off on a galactic adventure during this May the 4th Be With You event!


Explore the Star Wars universe as you watch a screening of the Star Wars Lego movie and get creative with a fun Star Wars-themed craft!


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

Star Wars Day!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Study Room at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Skillman Southwestern; try your hand at the Death Star Trench run, find Leia, Luke, and Han Solo in the trash compactor, and make a ...

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Skillman Southwestern; try your hand at the Death Star Trench run, find Leia, Luke, and Han Solo in the trash compactor, and make a Chewbacca puppet.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Infant & Toddler" group.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, 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: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, 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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Future Stallions Bilingual Read and Play

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join on Saturday for special hour of read and play! Stories and songs will be performed in both English and Spanish!  Although any all preschool participants and parents in...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Join on Saturday for special hour of read and play! Stories and songs will be performed in both English and Spanish! 

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

Guided Meditation

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Life is busy and overwhelming. The stress of day-to-day life builds and grows within us. Take time for yourself and join us as we check in with ourselves, identify where in o...

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

Life is busy and overwhelming.

The stress of day-to-day life builds and grows within us.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Star Wars Embroidery

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for both crafting and the Star Wars universe? Join us for an exciting craft workshop where you'll create simple yet stunning Star Wars character embroidery. G...

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for both crafting and the Star Wars universe? Join us for an exciting craft workshop where you'll create simple yet stunning Star Wars character embroidery. Get ready to embark on an intergalactic creative journey!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The History of the Jewish Community in Dallas - Dallas Genealogical Society

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Executive Director of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society Beri Kaplan Schwitzer will be the featured speaker for the May Dallas Genealogical Society's general meeting. She wi...

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

Executive Director of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society Beri Kaplan Schwitzer will be the featured speaker for the May Dallas Genealogical Society's general meeting. She will present on the history of the Jewish community in Dallas.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting with the Library

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience! Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time! Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch. If you d...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

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

Reel Revue

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:45am - 1:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the mo...

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

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can! We put on a *secret* movie and let you critique it! YOUR overall rating will get averaged up and displayed on our shelves with the movie in question! Isn't that neat?

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Star Wars Puzzle Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens can have all the fun of an escape room for free.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Teens can have all the fun of an escape room for free.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Star Wars Day Lego Extravaganza

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Calling all loyal citizens and soldiers of the Empire - and even you, Rebels and Jedi! Come dressed in your best galactic style, hunt for the hidden rebels, and help build the best...

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

Calling all loyal citizens and soldiers of the Empire - and even you, Rebels and Jedi! Come dressed in your best galactic style, hunt for the hidden rebels, and help build the best display models of the great Death Star!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sewing Machine 101: Mother's Day Apron

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for a meaningful and creative Mother’s Day gift? In this introduction to machine-sewing class, you will use straight line sewing, learn how to cut out a pattern, and sew ga...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Looking for a meaningful and creative Mother’s Day gift?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant Hispanic culture with a myriad of engaging activities! Dive into the art of crafting tissue paper flowers, adding a touch of color and tradi...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant Hispanic culture with a myriad of engaging activities! Dive into the art of crafting tissue paper flowers, adding a touch of color and tradition.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Cumpleaños Fiesta!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come one, come all as we commemorate a special milestone: our 30th birthday! This festive celebration combines the excitement of our three decades of service with the vibrant spiri...

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

Come one, come all as we commemorate a special milestone: our 30th birthday! This festive celebration combines the excitement of our three decades of service with the vibrant spirit of Cinco de Mayo.

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.

Guitar Class

Saturday, May 4, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Mal de ojo Bracelets

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo during this unique craft that explores the rich history of the mal de ojo (evil eye) while crafting a mal de ojo bracelet! Intertwining the celebration of M...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo during this unique craft that explores the rich history of the mal de ojo (evil eye) while crafting a mal de ojo bracelet!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grauwyler Gaming

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come to the library to meet fellow board game enthusiasts and to try out new and exciting games of all different types and genres. All participants are encouraged to bring their...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come to the library to meet fellow board game enthusiasts and to try out new and exciting games of all different types and genres.

All participants are encouraged to bring their own games for the group to share!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Timberglen Writers Circle

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feed...

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

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

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

Movies at Dallas West: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day and the 25th Anniversary of Episode I with us at Dallas West! The epic story of the boy who would become Darth Vader begins....

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

May the Fourth be with you!
Celebrate Star Wars Day and the 25th Anniversary of Episode I with us at Dallas West!

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

Saturday Game Days

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It's adventure time! The Dallas Public Library is excited to host an ongoing game day at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be available to all patrons, and ...

Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Star Wars - May the 4th be With You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Audelia Road; we have some out-of-this-world crafts and games for the entire family! 

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

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars is coming to Audelia Road; we have some out-of-this-world crafts and games for the entire family!