Day Calendar

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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. 

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

Digital Skills classes 

Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

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

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

J Nurture programming focuses on nurturing relationships, creating friendships, strengthening the bond between parent and baby, and fosters NEW parents' growth, knowledge, and wellness. Get comfy, socialize, and learn with us!

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!
 

Practice basic shapes as we create a fun raccoon friend!
 

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

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

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Need to register to vote or to update your voter's registration? Come to Dallas West and get it done at the Voter Registration Table!

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

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure where tiny hands bring big ideas to life! Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

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

Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

Calling all treasure hunters! Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, coffee table books & much more!  

Cash, checks, credit cards, Venmo and Zelle accepted!

Dallas City Hall on the Go! Provides select city services at locations throughout Dallas in a convenient mobile unit. 

Information and Assistance with:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Prism Health North Texas will be at Bachman Lake Branch on Thursdays twice a month to offer free same-day application assistance. If you would like to complete an application on site.

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

The library is honored to host Printmaking With Plants with Mayra Martinez, a workshop for Seniors!

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

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

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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. 

Life is busy and overwhelming.

The stress of day-to-day life builds and grows within us.

Metrocare, in collaboration with the City of Dallas, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the Dallas Heals campaign, a comprehensive mental health education and outreach initiative aimed at s

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.

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

Today will be Rehearsal with added theater lights!

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

Free Services/Resources

It's adventure time!

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

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 Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Celebrate Freddie Mercury! Listen to some music, learn some Freddie Mercury facts and more!

How do magnets work? What kinds of metals do they attract?

Learn the differences between magnetic poles, magnetic metals, and what a magnetic field is all while seeing it happen in this hands-on STEM activity!

Kids will learn about resist art using white crayons and watercolors. They will learn how crayon can repel watercolor.

Celebrate Fall with this chalk pastel activity which creates a glowing shape against a black background. 

This program is meant for school age children between the ages of 5 - 12 years old. 

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.

Learn about money basics by working, saving, and spending in this children's educational activity.

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 Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Get a head start on your Dia De Los Muertos celebrations and create fun and unique matchbox caskets!
In this workshop, participants will be able to decorate a matchbox as a casket that could be added to an ofrenda or kept for themselves.

Calling all gamers!

Craft your very own Macaw with us! These brightly colored long-tailed birds are some of the most spectacular parrots in the world.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

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.

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

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 have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. 

Today we will be making 3D Bee and Butterfly friends and learning more about their migration patterns!

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

Step into the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and experience the time-honored tradition of the Sorting Ceremony.

Design, build and test a system using a container that can withstand the weight of various objects, applying scientific and engineering principles to create a sturdy and innovative solution!

Paletas (Mexican ice cream) and piñatas are both staples across Texas communities. Local artist Viktor Ortix will be showing you how to combine them to make your very own ice cream-themed piñata!

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone here is your chance, visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to fly drones inside the library.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the first Thursday of each month for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Skyline Cinema Presents: Roman Holiday (1953)

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?