Day Calendar

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

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.

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:

The Dallas Fire Department will bring their fire truck and fire safety tips to the Fretz Park Library! Get a tour of the fire truck, examine its special equipment, and talk to a real life fire-fighter.

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 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. 

The book this month is "The Help" by Katheryn Stockett.  Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy today!

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. 

Ahoy matey! It's time to sail off with the Dallas Children's Theater as they present a swashbuckling acting workshop that follows a story of adventure and finding one’s own heart—a path that can’t be found on any map!

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.

Basic computer class for adults.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Are you up to the challenge? Join us every second and fourth Thursday of the month to accept the daily building challenge or use your imagination to build anything you like!

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.

Find out about ecosystems and create your own by putting together a terrarium. Learn about soil, the role of water when it comes to plants, and the water cycle as it occurs in an ecosystem.

Oil Spills are disastrous to water, land and animals.  We will experiment various way to clean up that are currently used in the ocean.  Let see how well it works.  Program sponsored by the Dallas Foundation and the Friends of the D

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.

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

Want to learn how to code for free?

Then join us this week at Mountain Creek to learn how to make your Very Own APP!

Suggested Ages: 12-18 years old

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.  

Children will engage in hands-on maker-based  science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) experiences that will foster creativity and confidence.

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.

Create a small version of the classic foosball table game that you can actually play.

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.

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day this summer for fun and educational activities! Enjoy a live, interactive workshop using scenes from "How to Be a Pirate" by Dallas Children Theater, based on the book by Melinda Long.

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.

Love puzzles? Come join us for fun, challenging and creative puzzles. Puzzles sheets with word and math puzzles will be available to complete at the library or take home. Picture puzzles will be available as well. 

The Dallas Museum of Art summer Go van Gogh® is a FREE program. The presentation is one hour long and consists of an interactive presentation featuring images from the Museum’s collections followed by an art activity.

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 friends to a match.  Program sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and the Frien

Teens! Get your brain in gear! We'll have adult word search, Sudoku, and various board games. Have fun while you learn! The library will provide all the supplies needed.

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.

Dinomania is a puppet and music show based on dinosaurs and performed by "Safari Cinde". There will be lots of audience participation, magic, puppets, and music. You will also get to meet "Baby Dinostar".  Great for families!

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.

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

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

Mr. Wagoner from the City Lights Astronomical Society for Students will be giving a presentation that will take you on a "Tour of the Universe!"

He will be coming back on July 22 to provide solar observing sessions!

Learn to cut and reshape plastic water bottles to create beautiful decorative flowers. Taught by area artist VET. Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends

Come and meet Sparky the Fire Dog, in an educational puppet show presented by the Dallas Fire Rescue Department on the importance of fire safety.

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 in celebrating Rick Riordian's Percy Jackson series with a camp half-blood party! There will be games, crafts, and a lot of fun!

Best for ages 6 and up. 

Sponsored by Audelia Road Library Friends.

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.

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

Did you know that the human body is a natural conductor of electricity? Using your body, the Makey Makey unit(s) and a computer create a circuit.

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

Watch a family film with us every other Thursday! 

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

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

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