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Saturday June 1 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battleground Texas, visit battlegroundtexas.comPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja esc......More
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Creative Writing Club
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 stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.This year, we are going thr......More
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Adult SMART Summer Bash!
Get ready for a day of summer excitement at the Dallas Public Library's SMART Summer Kickoff Party! Dive into a whirlwind of fun-filled activities, including decorating tote bags, crafting kites, competing in video games, and so much more!Admission is free, so gather yo......More
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
SMART Summer Kickoff Party
Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's SMART Summer program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Lib......More
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
English Language Learning
Free English classes.Start anytime.All are welcome! Clases de inglés gratuitas.¡Empieza en cualquier momento!¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Saturday Game Days
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 welcoming to all skill levels. Players are encouraged to grab their friends and use the space ......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Guitar Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Movie Saturdays
Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library! Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Keyboard Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Saturday June 1 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Shelf-Care Book Club
Shelf-Care is a book club for people who want to read about building good habits, overcoming obstacles, and reaching self-actualization. Fiction and non-fiction books will be chosen monthly.June's book is Toxic Positivity by Whitney Goodman. Click here to request a phys......More
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Saturday June 1 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Shelf-Care Book Club
Shelf-Care is a book club for people who want to read about building good habits, overcoming obstacles, and reaching self-actualization. Fiction and non-fiction books will be chosen monthly.Book club meetings will include a guided group discussion and relevant activity.
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Saturday June 1 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Strings Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Sunday June 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Maurice Sendak Day: Let the Wild Rumpus Start
Celebrate the works of Maurice Sendak and the joy he has brought to us over the years. Learn about Maurice Sendak and enjoy fun activities!
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Monday June 3 9:30am - 3:45pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.orgPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja escuchar tu voz. Representativos de Jolt e......More
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.orgPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja escuchar tu voz. Representativos de Jolt e......More
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
CARDboard Project and Downtown Dallas, Inc - Job Search Assistance and More
CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor and every Thursday on the 1st floor.This partnership is......More
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Tuesday June 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
GED Class
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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Tuesday June 4 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Shakespeare D&D for Kids and Teens
Enjoy a spirited game of D&D based on William Shakespeare and his plays.
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Beginning Guitar Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
DIY Crafty Corner - The Ties That Bind: Bookbinding with Pocket Notebooks
Give old book covers and spare fabric new life as homemade notebooks. Create a personalized notebook with common household items! Learn the basics of notebook-making using upcycled materials you already have at home!Supplies and cover designs will be provided. If desire......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Mindful Fusion
A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary.
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Wednesday June 5 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battleground Texas, visit battlegroundtexas.comPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja esc......More
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Wednesday June 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
GED Class
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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Wednesday June 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)
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 packed with fun games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advanced students!......More
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
MOVEMENT & DANCE
Let's move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Preserving Family Memories: Video & Film
Camcorder tapes, VHS, VHS-C, 8 mm film - the opportunities to make home movies in the 20th century seem endless. Now, it ends up being hard to find the equipment to view your forgotten treasures and harder still to digitize it for free. Join Genealogy & History Manager ......More
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 6 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battleground Texas, visit battlegroundtexas.comPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja esc......More
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
CARDboard Project and Downtown Dallas, Inc - Job Search Assistance and More
CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor and every Thursday on the 1st floor.This partnership is......More
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Sit n' Knit
This class is for beginners who have never knit and for people who have not knit for a while who would like a refresh on the basics. Learn the basics:Casting On/Binding OffKnit StitchPurl StitchReading your knittingBasic Shaping: Increases & DecreasesBasic ColorworkAll ......More
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Thursday June 6 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Dallasite Yogis
Free yoga class, all levels welcome!Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing.
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Thursday June 6 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Drawing & Sketching Class
Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.Classes explore drawing through a self-managed process as sketches will ra......More
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Thursday June 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
GED Class
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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Thursday June 6 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Beginning Guitar Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Coffee and Conversation
Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and is ope......More
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Thursday June 6 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
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 available to all patrons, and welcoming to all D&D skill levels. Players are invited to create th......More
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Friday June 7 9:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.orgPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja escuchar tu voz. Representativos de Jolt e......More
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud
Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace. If you are preparing to enroll in a program, use the Marketplace Checklist to collect the required informati......More
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Friday June 7 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Toddler Storytime
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
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
ArtFull Fridays
Visit with the Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team to relax, unwind, and find some inner peace with arts and crafts every Friday afternoon. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and is open to any and all library customers regardle......More
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Magic the Gathering: Commander Club! (Kids and Teens)
Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, come and join us for the Youth Discovery Center's MTG: Commander Club! In this group, we will be exploring all of the in's and outs of the Commander format in Magic the Gathering!With over 20 million players across the......More
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Saturday June 8 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battleground Texas, visit battlegroundtexas.comPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja esc......More
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
English Language Learning
Free English classes.Start anytime.All are welcome! Clases de inglés gratuitas.¡Empieza en cualquier momento!¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Dallas Young Makers Club!
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!Learn how to:Build a real robot with LEGOMake a computer with Raspberry PiCreate a unique piece of artand so much more! The D......More
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sewing Machine 101: Father's Day Necktie Zip Bag
Looking for a meaningful and creative Father’s Day gift? In this class you will learn how to upcycle neckties into a zip bag. Feel free to bring in old neck ties for your project - donations will be provided along with other materials. You will learn how to sew a zipper......More
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Drawing & Sketching Class
Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.Classes explore drawing through a self-managed process as sketches will ra......More
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Central Chess Club
Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM. Chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are wel......More
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Guitar Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Movie Saturdays
Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library! Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Keyboard Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Play & Grow Fair
Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families! Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information from local organizations that support young fami......More
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Saturday June 8 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Strings Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Monday June 10 9:30am - 3:45pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.orgPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja escuchar tu voz. Representativos de Jolt e......More
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Tuesday June 11 9:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.orgPrepárate para este año de elecciones y deja escuchar tu voz. Representativos de Jolt e......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
CARDboard Project and Downtown Dallas, Inc - Job Search Assistance and More
CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor and every Thursday on the 1st floor.This partnership is......More
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Tuesday June 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
GED Class
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Beginning Guitar Class
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 games, exercises, music theory, and hands-on performance techniques for beginning to advance......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Mindful Fusion
A dance and movement class focusing on a variety of dance styles and movement practices. All levels are welcome to come explore and expand their personal movement vocabulary.
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
DIY Crafty Corner - Handmade Bookmarks
Come and get an introductory lesson on finger knitting, and make a handmade bookmark at the end of the lesson! Limited supplies are available, register today! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.