Day Calendar

Gave information about adult and childrens services of the Prairie Creek Library to adults in the office.

English language and work skills class for adults

Children will practice the six pre-reading skills needed to enable them to be ready to read. They will listen to stories, sing songs, and do hands on activities to enable them to have a fun learning experience!

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

First day and registration on February 10. Free English classes from February 10 through April 28, except for March 31. Class times depends on student's English level.

First day and registration on February 10. Free English classes from February 10 through April 28, except for February 19. Class times depends on student's English level.

Schedule an appointment today with library staff for help filling out job applications, resume and cover letter writing, and locating job opportunities online. 

The Center for Children and Families at the University of Texas at Dallas invites parents with children ages 0-3 to participate in the Juega Conmigo (Play with Me) program.

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

Dallas Public Library will partner with the AARP program to offer free, in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under. ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Speak with a representative of Parkland Community Health Plan about CHIP and Medicaid services.

English language and work skills class for adults

 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

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Join us for another Career Series...

IMPROVE YOUR  INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Learn how to answer interview questions and how to prepare for your next job interview.

**Open to the Community**

Tax season is here and AARP is providing FREE tax assistance at the Martin Luther King Branch on a first come first served basis. Contact the library for more information.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday or Thursday, by appointment only.

AARP Tax Aide offers FREE in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.  Assistance is geared toward people with low-to-moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance

Crochet, Knit, Sew or Needlepoint!  Share, teach, and work onyour projects with like-minded people.  If you have a needle or a hook, you'll be busy!

Join members of the Skillman Southwestern Library staff for a fun chair workout. All ages and skill levels welcome

FREE income tax assistance by AARP volunteers Please bring last year's filed IRS forms, plus a photo ID, your Social Security number, W-2s, 1099, and any other current tax information to fill in your form.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Free tax help

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the 1st floor Penthouse at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping.

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas provides one-on-one job seeking assistance at the Timberglen Branch Library every week. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching, and interview training.

Mic Barnett, Genealogist  from DPL's Genealogy dept., will present a fascinating presentation about the resources that can be found in the Genealogy dept. at DPL to assist you with your family history search

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Come learn how to use the computer, internet, and the many social media apps.  Upcominig classes include Microsoft Office, Social Media Basics, and Email.  This event is sponsored by Equal Heart.  

Enjoy a  movie every Thursday afternoon with your family. 

Needing help with computer and technology issues? Join us each week for a hands-on technology class for adults.

Join the H.E.L.P. Desk team and the Dallas Public Library for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

This is a STEM/STEAM based makers  afterschool program for school-aged children.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Explore science and technology with the Perot Museum TECH Truck! Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Outreach

2018 Career Youth Career Workshops

Come learn different styles of dance and have fun! These body energizing programs fuse dance rhythms with easy to follow fitness moves. Children will gain muscle tone, strength, flexibility and confidence, all while learning dynamic dances.

The Highland Hills Branch Library and community partners present afterschool activities for youth and teens.  The activities embrace the arts and literature through dance, games of strategy and creative expressions.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join us for an exciting storytime that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts for children two to five years old. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Enjoy an afterschool snack: sandwich, fruit, veggies, and milk. No pork or beef.

Free to children 18-years-old and younger - while supplies last.

Join us for a special storytime with a Dallas Mavericks Player at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting session.

Join the library to watch family friendly movies!

Learn how to make 3-dimensional figures, animals, and objects while learning the importance of observation and interpretation. 

Come learn and play chess with us. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Kids, join us for some awesome STEAM projects (scinece, technology, engineering, art, or math). Learn something new after school, and have fun too!