Upcoming Events

Name: The American Revolution Experience Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Exhibit

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Text "Native American Heritage Month" on a background of Native American beadwork.

Native American Heritage Month Programs

All Day 11/9 - 11/26

Community Events

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements. S...

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.

Creature Teacher, An Afternoon with Mammals!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience. Yes, there will be a kangaroo! Sponsored by the Audelia Road Library Friends....

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience.

Yes, there will be a kangaroo!

Jolly Paws Celebration!

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a sma...

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!
Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a small craft!

Nailing it! TikTok Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll ho...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll houses.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be walking us through using poetry and writing as a way to work throug

Speed Puzzling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players. At the designated time the teams will ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

An old portrait of Jane Austen has been augmented with balloons and a snazzy party hat.

A Night of Jane Austen

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more! The premier Regency author’s work is still ju...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Seats Remaining: 56

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more!

A pokeball with a penciled outline. The ball is split in two parts, the top part is red while the bottom part is white. in between these two spaces rest two smaller circles, one within the other. Una pokebola con un contorno dibujado a lápiz. La pelota se divide en dos partes, la parte superior es roja y la parte inferior es blanca. entre estos dos espacios descansan dos círculos más pequeños, uno dentro del otro.

Teen Pokemon Trading Card Club / Club de adolescentes de cartas coleccionables de Pokémon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the c...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 58

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the card game and prepare for future battles!

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Bilingual Spanish Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Tuesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:45am

Infant & Toddler

Mountain Creek - Study Room

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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.

ABCs of Greenery

10:30am - 12:00pm

Preschool

Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Attention all curious little explorers! Get ready to embark on a magical adventure through the fascinating world of plants with our exciting new program: the ABCs of Greenery.

Dallas Lace Society

11:00am - 3:00pm

Adult

Forest Green - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!

GED en español

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Adult

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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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.

Technology and Media Literacy

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Fretz Park - Lobby

Registration

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Lobby

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Seniors

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Registration

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

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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.

Keyboard Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Family

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Espresso Day

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Seniors

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Creativity meets Coffee! In this unique program, seniors will explore artistic possibilities of using espresso beans to create beautiful and textured art pieces.

Job Skills Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

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This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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

English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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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

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adult

Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: GED

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

LEGO Laboratory

1:00pm - 2:30pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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School is on a break, so come create!

Our LEGO Laboratory is the perfect place.

All LEGOs provided. We also have Duplos, so bring the littles too!

Digital Skills Literacy Training

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Seniors

Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

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Boost your digital know-how.

CARDBoard Project and AARP are excited to bring Free Digital Skills Training to the PRAIRIE CREEK LIBRARY.

Intergalactic Adventure: Life-Size Among Us

1:00pm - 3:00pm

School Age (ages 6-11)

Mountain Creek - In Library

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Calling all young space adventurers! Join us for an out-of-this-world experience as we transform our space into a thrilling Among Us universe.

Knit Wits

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Seniors

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

Guitar Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Family

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Fretz Park - In Library

Registration

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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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.

Quilting

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Registration

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

English Conversation / Ingles Conversación

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult

Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: English Language Learning

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Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Medicare Information for open Enrollment

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Seniors

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Civic Engagement

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John Withers, Medicare supplement advisor, will be here to inform seniors on the various Medicare supplemental plans on the market this year.

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