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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Sep-Oct
2025
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Hispanic and Latinx community's history and achievements.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Cindy J Holmes Presents: Bedtime Stories And Other Tales
All Day
9/6–9/17
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
In my artistic practice, I often view my figures as mannequins, strategically placed to narrate the tales I wish to convey.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep-Oct
2025
Cindy J Holmes Presents: Bedtime Stories And Other Tales
All Day
9/19–10/3
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
In my artistic practice, I often view my figures as mannequins, strategically placed to narrate the tales I wish to convey.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Scavenger Hunt Week: Dinosaurs
All Day
9/15–9/20
Audelia Road - Lobby
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Lobby
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
🎉 Get Ready for the CommUNITY Bash at Arcadia Park Library! 🎉
10:00am–1:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
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Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Bring the whole family for a FREE, fun-filled day of creativity, culture, and connection! 🫶✨
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
17
2025
Wed
Parkland Diabetes and Health Lecture
11:00am–12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Talk and learn about all things diabetes. From nutrition to healthy living, Parkland Health is here to educate our communities on a healthy lifestyle with a one-hour health lesson each month.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Sam the Magic Man
11:00am–11:30am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt
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Library Branch:
Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room:
Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Sam The Magic Man has been performing magic for over 10 years. His unique blend of magic and humor has made him one of the most sought-after magicians in the industry.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Family Board Game
11:00am–12:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Playing at home is not the same as playing at the local library. Come have a fun time with your family playing various games or even playing against another family, you never know what adventures may be found here in the library.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Women's and Girls' Sports Showcase
11:00am–1:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get your head in the game and discover local opportunities to get active and play!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Make Your Own Piñata!
12:00pm–1:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Wildflower Home for Girls Sewing Circle
12:00pm–2:30pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The mission of WILDFLOWER HOME FOR GIRLS is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for adolescent girls by providing a sense of community, building life skills and helping young people and their families find solutions to the difficulties they
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Sep
14
2025
Sun
Chess Club
1:00pm–3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
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Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
1:00pm–1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Grauwyler Gaming: All-Aboard
1:00pm–3:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
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Library Branch:
Grauwyler Park Branch
Room:
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Pull up a chair, take a break, and play tabletop games. Join the fun and meet new people as we play travel-themed games. Titles include:
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
1:00pm–3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
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Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Come Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making crafts, watching a performance, meeting local artists and community organizations! Registration is not required to attend but preferred!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Lynn Richardson Book Signing Event
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Bradshaw Conference Room (4th Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Bradshaw Conference Room (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History is a course that provides context for English language learners so they may experience self-discovery through the avenue of art.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
National Hobbit Day
1:00pm–3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate National Hobbit Day at the Dallas Public Library! Celebrate the World of Tolkien featuring a costume contest, Lord of the Rings themed craft and more! All are welcome to join and participate.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
DIY Pinatas
1:00pm–3:30pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
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Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by working with your family to create your own pinata!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Music Student Recital
1:00pm–3:30pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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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:
End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Dieciseis, Mexican Independence Day
1:30pm–3:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day! There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, music and friendship.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
14
2025
Sun
Crafternoon
2:00pm–3:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
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Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each week. On Freestyle Art days, you will be given supplies and a theme as inspiration.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
17
2025
Wed
Violin Class
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
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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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Art Lab: Make Something!
2:00pm–3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Audelia Road Branch
Room:
Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Family Game Day
2:00pm–3:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
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Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Complete in one-minute-mini games to see who comes out on top, based off the famous game show 'Minute to Win It!'
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
20
2025
Sat
Paint and Sip for Kids
2:00pm–3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Brush up on creativity and sip on some fun! Kids can enjoy an afternoon of painting masterpieces while sipping on individually packaged apple juice cartons in this playful twist on 'Paint and Sip.'
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Sep
17
2025
Wed
Hispanic Heritage Craft: Alebrijes (Paper Animals)
3:30pm–4:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
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Library Branch:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group:
Family,
School Age (ages 6-12),
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Explore the art of alebrijes, a Mexican folk art that you may have seen at cultural markets and in movies like Coco (2017). We will be making them with construction paper, cutouts provided.
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
17
2025
Wed
After School Cinema
3:30pm–5:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room:
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
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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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
19
2025
Fri
Guitar Class
3:00pm–3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Guitar Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Biome in a Jar
4:00pm–5:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Explore a different biome each session through a brief reading and visual examples, then create your own biome scene inside a jar using art materials. This hands-on program blends creativity and environmental education.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
17
2025
Wed
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
Keyboard Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
Kid's Movie of the Week
4:00pm–5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
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Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
19
2025
Fri
Violin Class
4:00pm–4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Keyboard Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
16
2025
Tue
Chess Night
5:00pm–6:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Checkmate! Sharpen your mind and challenge friends at our weekly Chess Club. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, there's a spot for you!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
Violin Class
5:00pm–5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Vickery Park Branch
Room:
Vickery Park - Auditorium
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!
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Cancelled
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17)
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Virtual College Tours
5:30pm–7:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
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Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group:
Family,
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading,
Technology
Event Details:
Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep
18
2025
Thu
¡Fiesta! A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
6:00pm–8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium
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Library Branch:
Preston Royal Branch
Room:
Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
🪅Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!🌵
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