Day Calendar

Early voting for runoff election.

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

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

Please join the Bridge Homeless Shelter on the third floor if you are experiencing homelessness and may be in need of assistance or information. 

Bring your questons for a one-one one computer class.

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. 

Weekday English classes from June 4 through July 12, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. A kids program is available for children (ages 4-12 years old) of registered English students for the 10:00 am class only.

Learn to code using MIT’s Scratch program! Open to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders of any skill level. Must be able to attend each day. Please register in advance.

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

Make an appointment with library staff to learn the computer skills you've been missing. You can sign up at the information desk or call us at 214-670-7646.

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of using a computer or personal device to surf the web, create a document or an email, or download and view e-content offered by the library?  We can teach you the basics about using a computer or your pe

Texas Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly.  Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

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

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 babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.  Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months.

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

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

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

 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

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

Create a small version of the classic foosball table game that you can actually play. Arrange your moving players, decorate the field, and challenge your friend to a match.

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

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.

 A tour of the universe that starts at the center of the Solar System, goes through the Milky Way Galaxy, and then all the way to the end of the known Universe. Lots of pretty pictures and fun facts.

Parents and school age children come and hear stories read about how to show and display appropriate manners and children get to work on writing activities that will help them learn good manners.

Play our over-sized version of Candy Land and various other games.

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

Enjoy a free nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program.

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to practice the skills they need to be ready to read! Come hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years

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

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Dallas Fire and Rescue is coming to Bachman Lake to teach us about Fire Safety! Sneak a peek at the inside of a real-life firetruck and learn what it takes to be a Firefighter in this fun and informative show-and-tell event. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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

Children and teens ages 0 to 18, please join us Monday through Friday all summer long for a free lunch presented by Equal Heart.

Refuel during the summer 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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Service Program. 

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Come and Learn with the 8 week  Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program presented by Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service.  You will learn : how to make healthy food choices, cook healthy food for your family, get the most fo

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. 

Learn to make your own jewelry! Tweens and teens are invited to create one piece of jewelry each class. Supplies will be provided.

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

How do you know whether something is living or nonliving? In this lesson, students use hands-on exploration to discover the characteristics of all living things, determine their basic needs, and sort living and nonliving objects.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel 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.

Increase your student’s English reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions. Registration opens May 7th.

Come out for some fun and exciting science projects for tweens!

Refuel 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.

Recarga tus energías con Nutrición

Mah-Jong for Adults is a weekly gathering to play Mah-Jong.

Join us for a very special visit from a medieval knight. Listen to a story and learn about chivalry and the Middle Ages. Presented by Medieval Times.

Take a cultural journey to the Caribbean Islands and experience hands-on activities that includes: art, mask making, history, geography, storytelling, and dancing. Ages 3-12 years. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Join the Dallas Children's Theater for this exciting opportunity involving songs, costumes, and acting exercises.

Best for ages 5 and up.

Help us welcome Carlos and Gene of the music group The Que Pastas, who will perform some really fun tunes for us.  Maybe we can have a sing a long!

Students will learn theater basics, games and techniques that are used towards creating scenes and plays.  Free t-shirt and certificate of completion for students that attend!

Join us for classic board games!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Learn the game your grandmother loved and that's regaining popularity among today's younger generations. Gain a basic understanding of the game's fundamental components, including pieces, rules, and playing strategy.

Come and learn how to grow vegetables from seeds and transplant them into your own garden at home.

Come and join a lively group of knitters for knitting and conversation.

Shhh....We're making something for dad! This program is sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends. 

A short, focused class on specific topics such as work, school, and finances. 

Una clase corta y enfocada en temas específicos como el trabajo, la escuela y las finanzas.

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

Join Miss Molly for a fun afternoon crafting session.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Discover the habits and habitats of the nocturnal raptor of our area. Live owls will visit to illustrate the special adaptations required for night hunting. Sponsored by the Preston Royal Library Friends.

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

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Come learn and play music.

Come see outdoor bubbles that are created by using the wind. The show is performed to music so the performance is fast paced and fun. You'll see giant bubbles, and bubble clusters. There are also routines that use volunteers.

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Snacks are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Bocadillo de Verano para niños

A note to caregivers: Due to expected high attendance, we will be issuing a limited number of tickets in order to comply with fire code. 

Youth Entrepreneurship and Career Development Program (YEP) - Teens ages 13-18 learn the basis of starting a business from concept, sale, inventory, financial forecasting, hiring and firing, budget allocations, and business development .

Pump up your reading skills this summer with a Summer Book Buddy!  Children in grades 2-6 will be given a mentor to help them continue reading through out the summer.  For more information, please call us at 214-670-1335. 

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

Increase your student’s reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions. Registration opens May 7th.

Do you ever wonder what a desktop is, or a mouse in computer language?  Join us and learn how to perform a search on the internet, improve your typing skills, type out a word document, and much more!