Literacy Center classes

All Day
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured

Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas

9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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.

English Language Learning

9:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Computer University -- Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Miercoles - GED en español / Saturday - English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miércoles - Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Workforce Solutions

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Find Job Opportunities or Resume Help, and interview skills With Eric from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas

Health & Nutrition at the Library

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Nutrition Seminar - Heart Healthy Eating for Life

(Em)powerment Pop-Up

10:30am - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Novel Discussions: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This month's book club pick is Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q.

Crochet for a Cause

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

Cancelled

Printmaking with Plants

11:00am - 12:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A series of programs using plants to do printmaking.

Topics will include:

collagraphs
Create a printing plate by collaging different materials and gluing them together onto a piece of cardstock.

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Beginner Computer Class - Bilingual

11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Eric Martinez from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will teach a computer class that goes over the very basics of computing. Please join us for this free class

Contact:

Computer University -- Basics

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills no experience required! 

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

Beginner Computer Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Classes for Adults needing instruction in using computers at a beginner level. 

Book Buddies Volunteer Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Read and work with a child this summer!

1. You must be at least 14 years of age.

2.  Complete the volunteer application on our  website: dallaslibrary.org.

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED en español

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Mahjong Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of Chinese mahjong. Mahjong tiles, racks, and rulesheets will all be provided.

Movie of the Week

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Cancelled

Citizenship Class

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

 

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

 

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

One on One with JP - Computer Assistance

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

TX Workforce Commission

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

Game Day

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to win at Dominoes, Uno, Connect 4, and other games? Join the HELP Desk team every Wednesday at 3pm for Game Day. 

Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this five-week course!

Mah Jongg

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

1-on-1 Computer Help

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Spanish Learners Conversation Table

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español, Featured
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Art! in the style of...Takashi Murakami

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Step into a colorful journey into the world of contemporary art during our 'Art!

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.