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Saturday May 4 through May 26
Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black
A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms. The clash of the creative and destru......More
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Friday May 17 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 May 17 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 May 17 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 May 17 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 May 17 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Family Game Day
Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 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 May 18 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 May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Written Word: A History
The written word goes back many thousands of years, and Certified Archivist Brandon Murray will discuss that "storied" history, citing examples from the Dallas Public Library's Fine Books Collection. The journey will continue with modern examples of the benefits of lei......More
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 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 May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
True Crime Book Club
If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! This May we will be reading The falcon thief: a true tale of adventure, treachery and the hunt for the perfect bir......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Earth Kids – Leave no Trace
What do you know about hiking? Well, you don’t have to take a hike to learn Leave No Trace skills anywhere you go outdoors. Join us for this fun and kid-friendly session about the great outdoors near your front door or it may be farther away on a woodland trail. What ......More
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Saturday May 18 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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Saturday May 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Daisy Chuskul, chef and owner of Bangkok Inn, a f......More
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Sunday May 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Arnold Lobe Day
Celebrate everything Arnold Lobe! Learn about Arnold Lobel and his books.
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Monday May 20 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 May 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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Tuesday May 21 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 May 21 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 May 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Mary Pope Osborne Day
Learn about The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne. What magical adventure will we go on? More important, what will we learn?
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Wednesday May 22 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 May 22 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 May 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Basic Genealogy Research Using Fold3
With Memorial Day fast approaching, it's time to research your ancestors who served in the military. Fold3 is a database specializing in historical military records and is available to use from home with your Dallas Public Library card. During this program, our genealog......More
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Wednesday May 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Know Your City Series: Office of Arts and Culture
Know Your City is a 3-part series all about how the City of Dallas works. The series will present basic information about City departments and offer residents the opportunity to ask questions.In this session, The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture representatives......More
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Adulting Class: Buying a House
Real life can be difficult to navigate, so let the library help! Join us at the downtown library for a six week adulting series, featuring different speakers aid and assist adults of all ages on vital, real world skills. From organizing your life to auto repair and ways......More
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Friday May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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 May 24 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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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Theater Club
Theater Club Needs You!The Youth Discovery Center is looking for young actors of all experience levels to join the Theater Club.Theater Club members will work with local theater professionals to rehearse and perform an original show based on stories from children's lite......More
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Saturday May 25 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Genealogical Best Practices Group
The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the blanks of a pedigree chart and improve your research skill set to go beyond “brick walls.” ......More
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Saturday May 25 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 May 25 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rock Painting @ The Library
Come to the library and learns how to turn your backyard garden into a colorful art display. One painted rock at a time!* Registration Required* Age 13 and Up
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Saturday May 25 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 May 25 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 May 25 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 May 25 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 May 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Learn about the culture and more.
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Saturday May 25 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 May 26 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 May 27 All Day
Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Memorial Day
All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Memorial Day.
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Monday May 27 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