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Dallas Public Library
October 2016 |
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Park(ing) Day Dallas: Taking It To The Streets
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Selfies with Bonnie & Clyde, free books, library card registrations, charicatures - the Dallas Public Library's one-day outdoor annex was a huge hit at Park(ing) Day Dallas on September 16th. We even won the Fan Favorite award! See more pictures of our slice of the Streets of Dallas on our Facebook page! |
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The Bookworm Turns: Softball Team Now 1-1
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The Dewey Decimators soundly defeated the Water Department 9-5 in the second game of City Softball league play. Gone were first-game jitters, and replacing them were extra base hits, great pitching, and timely defensive plays. Alex Zuniga of Delivery Services pitched a complete five innings, striking out three players and shutting off the Water team on pop-ups or ground outs. Alex also clobbered a two-run homer for the Decimators. Anabel Gonzalez of the Arcadia Park Branch played great defense as catcher, and nailed a foul ball that went above a batter's head for an out. The team plays Thursday nights at Kiest Park in Oak Cliff. Come cheer us on as we leave our desks and hit the base paths! (Additional reporting by Faridd Sierra) |
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¡Destino Latinoamericana! Saturday, October 1st, 2 p.m. |
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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Learn about travel in Latin America with a panel of cultural experts from UT Dallas, UT Arlington, SMU -- and speak with a Peace Corps volunteer live from Colombia! Don't miss it!
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Film Series: Historic Black Cinema Wednesdays, starting October 5th, 6 p.m. |
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The Library is pleased to present a weekly series of 1930's-1940's classic African-American films from the Tyler, Texas Black Film Collection housed in SMU's G. William Jones Film & Video Collection.
The series will conclude Sunday, October 30th with a special double feature at the Texas Theatre of Thom Andersen's Juke (2015), and Spencer Williams' Blood of Jesus (1941). All screenings are free of charge! Kids in grades 1-12 are invited to create a vintage-style movie poster inspired by the films, and win prizes. Pick up an entry form at the Central Library today! |
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Indie Author Day 2016 October 8th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Whether you’re an aspiring writer or just a fan of books, join the Library and DFW Writers’ Workshop to celebrate the first-ever Indie Author Day. Successful authors Marcia Wells, Tricia Skinner, Russell C. Connor, and others will discuss how to begin writing, the editing process, how to get published, and how to make your finished book stand out. Later, libraries across the country will participate in an hour-long digital gathering, bringing the national indie author community together with writers, agents, and industry leaders. |
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Last Call: Urban Bicycling 101 & 102 Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th, |
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Don't miss the last sessions of Urban Bicycling, a 2-part series with a 2-hour “Day 1” classroom session (indoor, no bike or registration required) and an optional 4-hour “Day 2” on-bicycle class (working bike, helmet, and registration required). Learn the rules of the road, discover tips & tricks, and get real-street experience. Sessions are free and open to the public! |
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Never Say Nevermore!
| The 3rd annual Edgar Allan Poe Victorian Halloween (With a Steampunk Twist!) event will be held at the Central Library Children’s Center on Saturday, October 22nd. Make creepy crafts, play ghastly games, and visit Frankenstein’s Laboratory and the Poe Dungeon. The Poe Festival is a partnership of the Dallas Public Library, Farmers Branch Historical Park, Dallas Heritage Village and the Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano dedicated to celebrating the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Halloween, and all things Victorian Gothic and Steampunk. (At right: Jonathan Carr of the Children’s Center (with melancholy friend) and volunteer Maria Acero-Castillo get into the spirit of Poe-Tober!) |
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Park Forest Turns 45! Saturday, October 22nd |
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Join us in a day-long celebration of the forty-fifth birthday of the Park Forest Branch! Crafts! Refreshments! Special guests! Call the branch at (214) 670-6333 for all the details. |
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Save the Date: An Evening With Tracy Kidder Thursday, November 10th, |
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Hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder speak on the art of writing non-fiction, and his new book, A Truck Full Of Money, in an evening event to benefit the Dallas Public Library. Visit www.fodpl.org or call (214) 670-1458 to purchase tickets or become a sponsor. |
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Dallas Public Library Around the Web
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Are you always searching for your next read? Do you like to keep up with the New York Times Bestseller List? Maybe you like getting genre specific book recommendations? Or you are always looking for free kid friendly activities to do with your family? The library has newsletters for all of these situations! Sign up for more newsletters from the Dallas Public Library! |
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