Day Calendar

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Make a craft with VET! Vet is a native Texan artist who incorporates environmental recycling awareness through her artwork, commissions, and workshops. Come join VET and make a quick and easy craft. This event is sponosred by Atmos Energy.

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Register in person for SMART Camp! SMART Camp is for kids in grades 2-5, and will be held every Tuesday in July, from 1-5pm. Kids will enjoy hands-on science, math, art, reading and technology activities. Space is limited.

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Come to the Renner Frankford Library to learn about how to afford college.

Learn the basics of printmaking, new techniques, and make color prints with Matt Bagley of Iron Frog Press and creator of the Print Frog®. This workshop is open to all skill levels from kids to pros.

The Dallas Young Makers Club is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas.

Story Rumpus: Celebrate fun stories that are active, imaginative, creative and playful! Drawing tales, movement, puppets, songs, costumes and more provide memorable story experiences for all.

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Does your family have what it takes to use their 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.

Bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read to our tail wagging dogs.

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

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

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

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

Sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Limited Supplies

Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential?  Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 1:30pm. 

Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential?  Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Using a tibetan bowl made of bronze will be played by striking or rubbing it's rim with a wooden mallet. This is therapeutic for the mind, body, and spirit. It's a soothing ringing sound that allows you to go into a deeper awareness.

Children of all ages are invited to join us one Saturday a month to sit down and read to one of the dogs. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the ski

Join us for a story and related craft activity! 

Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!

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

Join us for a painting class where we will learn the basics of acrylic painting. All levels of painters are welcome.

Registration required. Limited to 20 painters. Please register online or in-person.

One Thirty Productions, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Dallas Public Library system present staged readings of great short stories!  Explore life that offers challenging surprises and magic.  Ordinary days filled

The M.A.C. Club Presents "Summer Saturday Matinee" as an opportunity for school-aged children and teens to visit the library and join in watching a manga, anime or comic super hero themed movie. 

The Titanic was billed as "unsinkable," but had a tragic end.  Join us as we explore Titanic's last hours. 

Join us at the Youth Discovery Center for Art with Friends, where we learn about artists, get inspired, and create our own artwork. 

SHHH! Do you want to join the Secret Society? The Secret Society of Children’s Books is a bi-monthly lecture series that features a particular historical item from the Dallas Public Library’s Siddie Joe Johnson Children’s Literature Collection.

Please join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with music, dance, and a special guest lecture by Dr. Deborah Plant, editor of Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo.

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Join us for another Real to Reel Documentary Film Screening and Discussion program featuring the documentary film A Teachable Moment produced by LAI Video, followed by a question and answer period led by Dr.

Learn how to make the most of the free, web-based office suite offered by Google. This session will focus on Google Slides.

Laptops will be provided for use during the class or feel free to bring your own device.

Sweet Steel will transport the family to the Isles of the Caribbean through the gentle playful beats of the Steel Drums.

Go on a virtual outdoor adventure and learn how simple it is to enjoy nature safely.  We will discuss tips for hiking, swimming, and kayaking in natural settings and explore popular ways to enjoy the outdoors.  We will also practice expl

Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages.

"Freedman's Town to Botham Jean: Stories For Racial Healing" is a live storytelling show featuring 7 Dallasites performing their true, personal stories about racial tension in Dallas. Directed by master storyteller Dr.

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Join staff from the Nasher Sculpture Center for an in-depth discussion and hands-on demonstration focused on the art of Sheila Hicks, whose work will be featured at the Nasher Scultpure Center from May 11- August 18, 2019.

Rawr! Calling all dinosaur enthusiasts! Stop by the library to make an awesome dinosaur craft.  This program is being sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

Come see a wonderful family movie. Please call the library for title. 

Do you need a quiet place to study?  Our auditorium is available Saturday afternoons for students to use.

Use pneumatic launcher to blast off your own straw rocket! Experiment with angle, design, nad force of launch to create the best rocket you can. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Ages 7 and up.

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

Imagine if our earth could talk? What would she tell us? Join a young boy on an interactive journey into ancient roots that reveal how we can care for our greatest treasure, Tlali, the earth.

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

The book selection for the month of June is The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow.

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

Bring your kids to paint pots, learn about the life cycle of plants and plant a seedling to take home. Limited to 20 kids, ages 6 & Up.

It’s too painful for throw away old books – learn some new ways to use them! At this event, you’ll learn how to turn books into art through paper folding, button making, creative collage, and more.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for some fun with the Wii. We have Mario Racing, Wii Sport Resort, and many other games for you to play with friends old and new!