Day Calendar

CitySquare Health Insurance.  Certified health navigators can assist you in enrolling in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and other Texas benefits.

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

The Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation will be at the Forest Green Branch Library to present a Yoga Workshop for attendees 55 and up!

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.

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

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.

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

Sponsored by the Atmos Energy.

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.

The YMCA Health Coach will be here to meet one on one with patrons to discuss individualized plans to improve heart health.

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Spanish storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

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.  

Little scientists (preschoolers ages 3 - 5) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concepts through stories and hands-on projects.

This month's topic: Space & the Solar Eclipse

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

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

IRS Certified Preparers will be here to help with:

Help is first come, first served. 

469.490.2144

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Explore the ancient art of paper marbling, a technique that combines color and design to create swirling, one-of-a-kind patterns on paper.

Kamica King, musician and board-certified music therapist, will engage our seniors in a live musical relaxation presentation. Learn different relaxation techniques along with the ways music can help you de-stress. 

FREE Tax Help

Kiddos out of school for spring break? Take your spring break vacation at the library!

Meet with representatives of Legal Aid, learn about the organization's mission and find out if you qualify for free legal representation.

Tax help

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

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

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

High school students looking for free formal wear can raid the closet every March at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.

Representatives from Aetna will be in the lobby to help customers with benefits questions and registrations.

Free! Unwind afterschool each week with different activities featuring, STEAM, games, or LEGOs.

This week: Make some Slime!

In celebration of Dr. Seuss birthday month, make some green eggs and ham- slime form!

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Welcome to the Superhero Spring Camp, where young heroes-to-be gather to discover and develop their extraordinary abilities!

You are cordially invited to hear storyteller and humorist Jill Rumbley Beam's exciting presentation "You're Never Too Old to Rock ' n' Roll". Ms. Beam is a former Ms.

Celebrate World Book Day by dressing up as your favorite book or book character. Join the fun as we parade around the Youth Discovery Center and discuss the books we love. Book-themed crossword puzzles and bookmarks will be available. 

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

Calling all Swifties! Spend your Spring Break at the library. If you couldn’t make it to the Eras Tour, we’re here to curb your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Listen to Taylor’s Version of her greatest hits while making friendship bracelets.

We are thrilled to have the Dallas Zoo visit us for Spring Break!

This program will feature LIVE Animals! Experts from Dallas Zoo will bring a variety of animals and teach you all about their diet, habits, and habitats. 

Get SMART this spring break with an afternoon of hands-on activities!

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

Join us for some out of this world fun during spring break!

Monday through Friday we'll be exploring outer space through different activities and fun lessons!

Choo Choo the magical train conductor who loves trains will take the audience on a "magical journey." He will bring "magical" toys that we will play with.  This will bring lots of fun, laughter, audience participation, imaginat

What is that slithering in the grass? It's a SNAKE! Today we will make our slithery snakes.

All materials will be provided and you will take home your creation!

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

Delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes! We will do hands-on experiments learning about evidence vs. inference and analyzing fingerprints, footprints, scent identification, and paper analysis. Suggested ages: 6-11 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

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

Show off your drifting and driving skills at our Spring Break Switch Tournament. Teens will earn points for attendance and matches won. The top three players with the most points will win prizes!

Do you have what it takes to win at Dominoes, Uno, Connect 4, and other games? Join the HELP Desk team every Wednesday at 3pm for Game Day. 

Get ready for a creative explosion at Bookmark Bonanza: Kids' DIY Extravaganza! Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun as young book lovers design and create their very own bookmarks.

Trained VITA / IRS VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax credits.

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.

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms.

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.

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.

Embark on a magical journey this Spring Break with our enchanting 'Magic Tree House Adventures' series at the library! 📚🌳

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the keyboard class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from January 3 through March 20. 

We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

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 color, have fun, and unplug silently while listening to calming music with a lower BPM! Enjoy the night by escaping from life by coloring and meeting new friends.

If you ever wanted to paint a tabletop RPG mini, this is the place for you!  Join us as our artist in residence helps you craft the perfect mini.

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Flex your artistic muscles and learn the technique of squeegee art!

All materials provided and available while supplies last. 

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

This month's selection: The Personal Librarian by Marie Bennedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!