Day Calendar

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

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.

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.

Storytime at Kaleidoscope Preschool

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

Learn how to use the computer in very basic terms, from turning the computer on, to sending emails, to closing down properly, and much more.

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.

Come to Kleberg-Rylie Library for our fun interactive read-aloud each week  for ages 2-4!

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.

 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

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

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day this summer for fun and educational activities! Create a craft you can take home.

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:

Discover the musical world that animals create, from the hissing cockroach to the croaking frog with "Rockin' It Wild Style." Cindi Cavallini will guarantee that you have a ROCKING good time at your library!

Sparky puppet is a 30 minute program for children grades Pre K-2^nd and talk about the importance of smoke alarms, crawl low under smoke, escape plan, calling 911, and stop, drop, and roll.

Children and Teens come and enoy an art and music workshop with one of our community artists Ms. Sandra Gipson.

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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.

Teens learn how to film a web series using professional film equipment in partnership with AUME Motion Arts and Storytellers Without Borders. Sponsored by the Knight Foundation. 

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. 

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.

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

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

Children and teens, 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 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

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.

Tummy time and getting your baby moving can be such a challenge.  Come join the J Baby team to learn - and put into action - useful tips about engaging your baby in gross motor activities.  Learn about the ways that fun gross motor

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.

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.

Learn to crochet or knit with staff!  All learners and levels welcome.  Aprende a tejer a ganchillo o tejer!  Todos los estudiantes y niveles son bienvenidos.

Hungry for s’mores? Stop by the library to build your own solar oven and then use it to warm up a tasty treat! Tinker with foil and cardboard, cook with marshmallows and chocolate, and hear about alternative energy sources.

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.

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

Do you want to get support to help keep your kids healthy, but need some help with the application for SNAP and other services?

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

Meet Dallas firefighters//paramedics and see the equipment they use to keep our neighborhoods safe!

Join Reading Ambassador and Fox 4 News Anchor Clarice Tinsley for a special storytime.

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.  

Join us for an hour of fun and exciting hands-on science activities! Best for kindergarteners through fifth graders.

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

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.

Come in from the heat, relax and enjoy a family-friendly movie.

Remember the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf?  Well your family can come and build 3 houses (Lego man sized) and see if any can withstand all the hot air of the big bad wolf!

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 the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie.

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day this summer for fun and educational activities! Enjoy a live, interactive musical performance with Doc Gibbs. Sponsored by Friends of Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Foundation.

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.

Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy board and card games!

Come and learn about the art of Kings in Ghana and what they wore and the meaning of the crown symbols of Ghananian kings.

Enjoy a movie and refreshment every Thursday afternoon. Titles suitable for teens and adults. Snacks & refreshments provided by the Oak Lawn Library Friends. 

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

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

Increase your student’s reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Join other students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade for fun literacy based activities and games. Registration opens May 7th.

Let’s practice speaking English. 
Free Conversation Class.  All levels welcome. 
Grupo de conversación casual.  Todos son bienvenidos.

From June 15 - July 8, Dallas Children's Theater will present the play, How I Became A Pirate (based on Melinda Long's book of the same name)...

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

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.

Young Aspiring Leaders Program (YAL) is a Good Manners, Etiquette, and Social Emotional Learning Program - Youth ages 5-18. Helping youth build character, confidence and courtesy.

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

This program will Introduce learners to the physical reactions, polymer science, and the environmental benefits of superabsorbents. Learn about changes in states of matter (from liquid to solid), cross-link long chains of molecules, and

Test your creativity with LEGOs! Work by yourself or in small groups and make the best themed Lego creation! Recommended ages: 4-14 years old

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, ext. 391. 

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

Cornbread Hustle provides inspirational speakers and hosts practice for pitching small businesses to investors.

For more information contact Cornbread Hustle directly: ht

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

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

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library.