Day Calendar

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

Come and see if you qualify for assistance with your internet bill! A representative from Outreach Program Services of America will be in the library to answer your questions and, if eligible, help you sign up on the spot.

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.

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

Artstillery offers a fun, interactive experience for those who are interested in sharing space and moving their bodies to invoke joy, healing and shared experiences. Join us to loosen your mind, spirit and body.

• 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

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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

*All Storytimes in a week are the same*

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

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

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

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

Join us on the 6th floor of the Central Library every Tuesday starting September 12th from 11:00am - Noon for an in-person Computer Basics Class!

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

You will need to make an appointment with CTC first, then they will meet you at our branch.

469.490.2144

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

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

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

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

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

Come and hang with some cool ladies and knit your own projects or work on a group project.

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.

Do you need help applying for Medicare, SNAP, or Medicaid?  No need to travel far to get help.

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.

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

You must register with staff for a spot. 

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.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on.  The craft will be out everyday afterschool, all week.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

After a long week of school, come unwind and play some LEGOs with us at the Library!

 

Your imagination's the limit at our monthly Lego Challenge! We'll read a story and use its theme to inspire our Lego builds. Show off your creations and share strategies with fellow creators.

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!

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Come play games on iPads! Challenge your friends to a game and see who is the final victor!

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

This month, we are playing any and all games related to trains! We will have Ticket to Ride and Mexican Train dominoes, but feel free to bring your own train themed game to share!

We have invited W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's  Mariachi band, "Los Unicos" to perform in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

All ages invited

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Please be sure to download the word document attachment on this page.

Come join us for a Spanish Class for beginners.  We will learn grammar and vocabulary and will also learn about music, art, culture and current events in the Spanish speaking world.