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Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, May 16, 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.

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Dungeons and Dragons Adventure game at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. These events will be ava...

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!

Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Keyboard

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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 during class and may be avail...

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

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 during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

LEGO HOUR

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of creative building and fun with Legos! Let your imagination run wild as you construct and create with colorful bricks.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of creative building and fun with Legos! Let your imagination run wild as you construct and create with colorful bricks.

Prairie Creek Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

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

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

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Game Day!

Thursday, May 16, 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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Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

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

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

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Mr. Bill’s Music Mayhem - Violin

Thursday, May 16, 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!

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Chess for Adults

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess? You've asked for it and its here! Chess for Adults will meet every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to play chess ...

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes

Thursday, May 16, 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.

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Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
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-

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Adult Coloring: Warli Bookmarks

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy an enriching experience where art meets tradition, and participants come together to honor the vibrant cultural legacy of the Warli tribe while celebrating Asian Pacific...

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

Enjoy an enriching experience where art meets tradition, and participants come together to honor the vibrant cultural legacy of the Warli tribe while celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Cumbia

Columbian Cumbia Workshop Series

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of na...

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

The Colombian folklore workshop will expose the extraordinary dances of the various Colombian regions with the intention of contributing to the dissemination and preservation of native dances such as Cumbia, San Juanero, Mapalé, popular rythms (su

lego

Lego Day

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Let’s build together! Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills. Lego's will be provided!

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Training Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let’s build together!

Children will create masterpieces with colorful Lego’s by using their motor and sensory skills.

Lego's will be provided!

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Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery? Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others? Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the...

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

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Weaving Dreams

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

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

Experience the magic of turning wool into a garment from the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild

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DNA Special Interest Group (Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting. Explore the use of DNA as a gen...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly virtual DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

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Acoustic Jam

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

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HipHop&Healing (Adults)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the HipHop&Healing Program, a unique fusion of hip-hop culture and therapeutic techniques, presented by 2 Inspire Peace. This dynamic journey is all about self-expr...

Required
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for the HipHop&Healing Program, a unique fusion of hip-hop culture and therapeutic techniques, presented by 2 Inspire Peace.

Open Mic Night at Central

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

Adult Coloring

Relax & Color: Adult Coloring Session

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover the therapeutic world of coloring during our Relax and Color: Adult Coloring Session. This program offers a pea...

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

Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and discover the therapeutic world of coloring during our Relax and Color: Adult Coloring Session.

Swan Strings

Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Master Gardeners Presents: Taking the Mystery Out of Plant Propagation

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Lakewood Library welcomes Roseann Ferguson to present on the topic of Plant Propagation.    Here is more information about Roseann Ferguson:  Roseann has lo...

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

Lakewood Library welcomes Roseann Ferguson to present on the topic of Plant Propagation. 

 

Here is more information about Roseann Ferguson: 

Golden Arts

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a senior looking to explore your creative side and connect with fellow art enthusiasts? Look no further than "Golden Arts," our bimonthly senior art program hosted at the l...

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

Are you a senior looking to explore your creative side and connect with fellow art enthusiasts? Look no further than "Golden Arts," our bimonthly senior art program hosted at the library.