Day Calendar

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

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

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities.

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 – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting.

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.

Step back in time and join us for Fitzgerald's Flapper Brunch, a dazzling morning celebration of the Roaring Twenties and the timeless allure of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

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

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. 

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.

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

This Computer Basics class will focus on the fundamental skills of using the computer. Designed for beginners, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

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.

David Chicken takes the stage with his Emmy Award Winning Talent for entertaining children as being part superhero, part Elvis and 100% fun for all ages!

Sponsored by 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

Go for the gold! Challenge your toddler’s gross motor skills in a variety of movement activities based on Olympic events. 

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

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.  

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!

Do you want to get better at finding things on the internet? We can teach you some helpful tips and tricks to improve your online search skills.

That’s Sew Creative! will be at the Forest Green Branch Library to teach a series of sewing workshops that is open to sewists of all skill levels.

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

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

This month's book club pick is The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

Will have a table in lobby providing information to parents  on Medicaid and CHIP health care benefits in Texas for children under the age of 19.

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.

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, 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.

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

Clases gratuitas de preparación para la ciudadanía. Todos son bienvenidos. No se requiere tarjeta de biblioteca ni identificación. Regístrese en persona durante la clase. Esta clase va a estar dictada en español.

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

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. 

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. 

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring you technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. 

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

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

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

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 ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Celebrate stories, shapes, and puzzles with tangrams!

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.

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. 

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.

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

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.

Join the KERA KIDS team for PBS KIDS Hour as we guide children through the big feelings of life through storytelling, guided breathing exercises, and hands-on mindfulness activities like a self-portrait to develop a positive self-image. T

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!

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch as we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mexican Folk Art

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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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

This will be a one shot campaign for beginners of Dungeons & Dragons

Lakewood Library welcomes Choo Choo Magician! 

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

Recommended for ages 6 and under

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have invited local author Christine Suggs to discuss their recently published graphic novel "Ay Mija". We will begin Q&A at 6:45 p.m.

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.

We are excited to offer this 6 week long course in beginner piano for adults. If you have always wanted to learn piano but never did, now's your time to start!

Join us each month for **Art! In the Style of...**, a hands-on mini art history program where participants explore the works of famous artists and create their own inspired pieces.

The Park Forest Library Friends Annual Board Meeting is open to the Public, and the public is encouraged to come.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Join our monthly silent book club for adults!

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.

This month we will be reading: 

In honor of Banned Books Week, The Dallas Public Library is hosting a banned books trivia night with the Wild Detectives Book Store and Coffee Shop.