Day Calendar

Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, coffee table books & much more!  Some very rare signed editions available!

Come to the library for job search help & tech assistance in a friendly group environment.

Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family. 

Adults, visit the Prairie Creek branch Saturday, September 16th from 9:30am -10:30am for a free Yoga and Meditation for Beginners class.

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Pick the palette that perfectly portrays your pet, and paint a portrait to preserve their presence in perpetuity.

Paws, claws, or jaws, daub away with our provided paint supplies and take home your finished artwork! 

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information.

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning Sept 10th. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning September 16 led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Texas.

Addictive Books is DPL's monthly book club taking place at Union Coffee. We meet once a month on Saturday for coffee and discussion. This month's book club book is Violeta by Isabel Allende. 

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

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

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Are you prepared in the event there is an emergency?
A tornado?
An ice storm?

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Have you ever had a pet?

How about a pet rock?

This is your chance to create your very own pet rock that needs no looking after! Just take it home and give it your love!

Join us online on Saturday, September 16th from 11:00am - Noon for another fun and informational presentation by the Master Naturalists!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

It's adventure time!

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

So you've always wanted to grow your own vegetables at home but your outdoor space is limited?

We have invited the Dallas Mexican American Historical League to lead a presentation on the history of the Arcadia Park neighborhood. After the presentation, there will be time for Q&A.

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Create amazing works of art using recycled books! No books will be harmed this process. 

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Texas Conservation Alliance to bring you a presentation about cultivating a natural garden that supports native plants and wildlife.

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Black Adam is awakened after being imprisoned for nearly five thousand years. This significant being tries to exist in modern climes despite his brusque ways and ancient-trained means.

Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the 16 de Septiembre!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, a pinata, and a lot of music!  Come and hear the Call for Independence, the Grito de Dolores. 

We are excited to offer this 9-week course in beginner piano for adults. If you have always wanted to learn piano but never did, now's your time to sign up! 

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Blu and his family embark on an Amazonian adventure when Jewel decides their kids should see the world, but the overprotective father begins to fear that his clan will abandon him once they've experienced life in the wild.

Rated PG

Let's move! MOVEMENT Saturday is a monthly program that focuses on movement! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun! 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Pick the palette that perfectly portrays your pet, and paint a portrait to preserve their presence in perpetuity.

Paws, claws, or jaws, daub away with our provided paint supplies and take home your finished artwork! 

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smart by Curtis Jackson (50 Cent)

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Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate the City of Dallas' Welcome Week, Mexican Independence Day, and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with food, community, and conversation.