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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
True Crime Mini-Convention
Do you spend your days listening to true crime podcasts and your nights watching whodunit documentaries? Then the Dallas Public Library’s third annual True Crime Mini Con is for you!Featuring a live recording of the true crime podcast, True Crime Cases w. Lanie, followe......More
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Saturday June 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Into the Archives with Bob Rigdon: Preserving Dallas History Thru Metal Detecting
Bob Rigdon will lead a "detectorist deep dive" as he talks about the items of historical significance he found using his metal detector in historic Dallas locations like North Dallas Freedmantown and the Tenth Street Historic District. Learn about his process and exper......More
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Saturday June 15 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 15 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 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
All About Animals Live: Wild Adventures
Travel the world with a visit to your library this summer. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin. Start your adventure at home by making your personal passport, then bring it with you to the libr......More
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Saturday June 15 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 16 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Young Artists: Watercolor Painting (1st Class)
Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?Then come join us as we provide an introduction to basic painting tools and techniques. We will explore the process of watercolor painting through proper set up,......More
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Sunday June 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Get Organized with DPL!
Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Although it might seem daunting, the foundation to success is organization. Our lecture will equip you with tips and tricks to help get- and stay- organized.
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Sunday June 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Juneteenth at Youth Discovery Center
Come learn about the history of Juneteenth and how this holiday is celebrated!
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Monday June 17 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
DIY Crafty Corner - Book Repair and Maintenance
Have you ever loved a book so much it started falling apart on you? Well never fear, the library has your back!Learn essential techniques to revive or restore your damaged books. Broken spine? There is a fix! Pages falling out? A solution is at hand! Supplies will be pr......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Juneteenth
All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Juneteenth.
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Wednesday June 19 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 19 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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Thursday June 20 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 20 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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Thursday June 20 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 Thursday on the 6th floor.This partnership is in collaboration with the CARDBoar......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Educational Opportunity Center - Assistance with applying to college, financial aid, and more!
Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, and more.Speak with specialists that provide counseling and application assistance to anyone interested in pursuing higher education. Higher education can b......More
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Electric Detectives!
What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean? Discover the answers to these questions and more by creating a LED Popsicle Flashlight. T......More
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Glow Up 101: Network and Professional Success
Visit the Central Library's 5th floor on Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. for an introductory workshop that will help you to become the best version of yourself.Get ready to level up! This class is fun & confidence-based, with attention to presence, posture, communica......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Open Mic Night at Central
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!
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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Friday June 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 22 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 22 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hispanic Genealogy Research with HOGAR de Dallas
Are you wanting to learn more about your Hispanic heritage? Members of the Hispanic Organization for Genealogy and Research (HOGAR) de Dallas will be on hand to help you with your research. Get a tour of Dallas Public Library's top ten genealogy collection and learn how......More
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Saturday June 22 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 22 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 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Diamond Art For Adults
Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result? Visually dazzling, mosaic diamond......More
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Saturday June 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Earth Kids – Climate Action
We’re Climate Kids today with a special presentation about how we know the climate is changing, does climate change things all the way to the mountains and the oceans? Have you heard of the Greenhouse Gas Effect? Dallas is working to slow down the effects of climate ch......More
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Saturday June 22 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 23 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Young Artists: Watercolor Painting (2nd Class)
Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?Then come join us as we provide an introduction to basic painting tools and techniques. We will explore the process of watercolor painting through proper set up,......More
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Sunday June 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Prose and Panels Manga Club
Welcome to our manga book club, where enthusiasts gather to explore the captivating world of Japanese comics! Our club offers a dynamic space for manga lovers of all backgrounds, interests, and experience levels to come together and share their passion for this unique a......More
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Sunday June 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Manga Club - Kids & Teens
Welcome to our manga book club, where enthusiasts gather to explore the captivating world of Japanese comics! Our club offers a dynamic space for manga lovers of all backgrounds, interests, and experience levels to come together and share their passion for this unique a......More
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Monday June 24 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
'Special Delivery' and Actives
Read and discuss 'Special Delivery' by Philip C. Stead, then do some cool activities from the book.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
DIY Crafty Corner - Sustainable Self-care
Enjoy an adult craft and learn healthy recipes to pamper yourself using items you may already have in your kitchen!Featuring:Matcha Power Face Mask No ‘Poo Powder Lip ScrubSugar ScrubLimited supplies are available, register today! Participants must be 18 years of age or......More