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.

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. 

Stories, songs and rhymes to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

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

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

The seasons are changing and cold weather is on its way. To get ready for it we're using paper to design our own winter hats!

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.

Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, 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

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, Fridays & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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 knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie.  All skill levels are welcome!

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!

Parkland Hospital and the Homeless Engagement Initiative invite you to World Aids Day at the Library. Join us on December 5th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for free HIV testing, Covid-19 testing, and information about PrEP and sexual wellness.

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

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 Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

Connecting the community with job resources in the Vickery Park area.

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!

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.

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

All supplies will be provided.

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.

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

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.

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.

Winter is here and that means we need waterproof winter boots! Learn which materials work best to keep our paper boot dry in this science-focused STEM activity.

Kids will help develop their fine motor skills by creating a sensory tool for them to use to regulate their emotion and increase their creativity.

Welcome to chess, a game played by millions of people worldwide!

The rules seem complicated, but kids just like you learn how to play all the time.  

Come on in, and let's learn the rules of chess!

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Community members in the neighborhood have donated their used wine corks for our children to make a variety of different animals. 

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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 1-18. 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.

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 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Calling all gamers!

Build and decorate a craft gingerbread house and learn about the interesting history of gingerbread houses to celebrate this holiday season!

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun and watch a short adventure with every kids favorite enchanted snowman. 

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.

Winter has come! Let's get our snowball launchers ready!
All materials supplied. Take home your launchers!

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

Movie Mingle is an evening where film lovers gather to enjoy a great movie and lively conversation. Watch, relax, and connect with fellow cinephiles in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. 

In this Frosty program, kids will combine science and creativity to explore the magic of making a fluffy, snow inspired concoction that they can play with and enjoy!

Visit the Lancaster Kiest branch to celebrate the holiday season by creating your own one of a kind holiday ornament.

Hang out and play some of your favorite Switch games.

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!

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works.

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

December's Book: Olive, The Other Reindeer by J. Otto Seibold

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free place to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

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!

Know Your City is an ongoing series all about how the City of Dallas works.

Skyline Cinema Presents: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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

Let's get ready for the holidays with beautiful, personalized greeting cards! This is your chance to unwind and explore the art of crafting a holiday greeting card.

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

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Stephanie Smith presenting on Growing African Violets. Growing African violets is not as hard as you might think. Learn to grow these spectacular plants in a windowsill or under a grow light.

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

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

Attention all adventurers, puzzle enthusiasts, and lovers of immersive storytelling! Prepare to journey into a realm of mystery, intrigue, and excitement with Questscape, our brand-new tabletop RPG escape room series!

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. 

Sometimes the best part of gift giving is the presentation. But do you struggle to wrap your gifts in a way you find polished and pretty? This gift-wrapping workshop will walk you through a basic seamless wrap and a couple of bow styles.

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Registration Required.

Are you or a loved one approaching Medicare eligibility?