Day Calendar

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

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. 

Beginning computer class with a little bit of cellphone technology thrown in. Very beginning basics, but will answer any level of question. Bring your own computer or use ours.

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. 

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

A focused class on using  English in real-world situations such as school, work, and home life.

Una clase enfocada en el uso del inglés en situaciones del mundo real, como la escuela, el trabajo y la vida familiar.

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

Playful learning program for children ages 0 - 3 together with their parents. The weekly classes are free and include information about parenting, child development, educational activities, toys, music, and movement.

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

Bring your devices and list of questions to the Library and Trevor will help you with your questions. Please call ahead to determine availability. Great for learning how to read eBooks and gain access to eAudiobooks. 

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. Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de 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.

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious lunch 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.

Summer, it brings warm relaxing days in the sun, at the pool, or at the park. It can also bring chaos with organized day trips or an afternoon planning to museums, BBQs or simply having nothing to do at all.

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.

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

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

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.

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.

“The Art of Storytelling” inspires the participants with stories, instruments, songs, theater (story-play) poetry, dance, and circle-partner-line-ring games.

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

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. Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de Equal Heart.

Attention all Tweens & Teens! 

Did you know that today's dances were inspired by many dances in the past?  Watch, join, and demonstrate popular dances from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s!

Come out on Thursdays to learn how your new device can enhance your life.  You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more.  Just call or come by and make an appointment for one on one assistance.

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.

Use a pneumatic launcher to blast off your own straw rocket! Experiment with angle, design, and force of launch to create the best rocket you can. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Does your family have what it takes to use your SMART skills to solve the puzzle room?  Work as a group to complete challenges in Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology before time runs out and solve the secret clue.

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

Samuel Langhorne Clements was a humorist, an entrepreneur, publisher, lecturer and "the father of American literature." A man of many talents and moods, his work captures the charm of a changing America as well as its gritty and sometimes uncomfor

Bring your aspiring actor or actress to this storytime and acting workshop presented by the Dallas Children's Theatre group.  Learn about acting, lines and more!

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.

The Professor Brainius Show is a high energy, family friendly, interactive Edu-Tainment experience! Step into the Professor’s mobile laboratory and see how fun Science and learning can be!

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Come and get creative while having fun learning how to make a straw basket out of everyday materials.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and The Dallas Foundation.

Like science?  Think robots are cool?  Interested in tech and computers?  Come and learn the basics of robotics, and build your own robot! 

Plant a seed, learn about flowers, vegetables, bees, and butterflies! Free seeds from the DPL Seed Library!

Please register so we have an idea of how many people will be attending! Thank you!

theater camp

Want to see an old book turned into something new? Join us to learn how to fold a book into a cute little hedgehog! Supplies are provided.

We will work together to paint a cool mural over 3 sessions this month.

A focused class on using  English in real-world situations such as school, work, and home life.

Una clase enfocada en el uso del inglés en situaciones del mundo real, como la escuela, el trabajo y la vida familiar.

Join the Oak Lawn Library Staff for a day of color science and fun.

Children ages 5-11 are invited to do art projects. Each week a different project to make and take home. 

Do you like spiders, snakes, lizards, and other creepy, crawly creatures? Come and be introduced to these awesome critters. You might even get to touch and hold some of them, if you dare!!

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

Embark on an Animal Adventure with the fantastic team from the Dallas Zoo. Children will learn about several different types of animals from all around the world and have a chance to see them in person. 

Come join our Mah Jongg players! Have fun playing and make new friends along the way! 

You and a small group of humans are trying to find your way back home before time runs out. Solve a series of riddles, decipher clues, and find the moon rock, a teleportation device that can send you to Earth.

Outreach

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-on-one reading sessions. Registration is required. Seats are limited.

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

Patrons ages 0-18 can enjoy a free snack provided by Equal Heart!

Learn about circuits and how electricity moves while making a light up greeting card.

Space for 30 kids, recommended for ages 7 & Up

Sponsored by The Friends of the Dallas Public Library

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-on-one reading sessions. Registration is required. Seats are limited.

Join us for a game of Chess or Backgammon.  Don't know how?  We'll show you.  All ages and skills welcome.  2nd and 4th Thursdays - 4-5:30 p.m.

By APPOINTMENT ONLY

Schedule a one to one computer training session. Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Contact the library today and ask for JP to schedule an appointment!

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!

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

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

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. 

Ever want to mimc "Who's Line Is It Anyways?" Join us for the Commedia, DPL's exlcusive improv group. We make stuff up every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.

The Downtown Book Club discovers new books each month from all genres. Adults are welcome to attend, meet new people, and discuss the books we love, like, or loathe. Members meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the J.