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.

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.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Imagination Playground - Big Blue Blocks

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination, and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

Enjoy a musical adventure with Ms. Paige of Narwhals and Waterfalls. Have fun, dance, and sing along to songs that are perfect for baby and caregivers alike.

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

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: 16 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Enjoy this classic card game and make new friends!

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategy, tactics and mental prowess?

Join us for our craft hour at the library! Kids can explore their creativity through coloring and making fun paper projects.

Spend the afternoon playing board games and making friends at the library. 

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.

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

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.

A Book Club focused on fantastical books of possible futures. See the stars and slip past the camera's as we explore worlds right around the corner. So pick up this month's book, and join our discussion. 

Calling all gamers!

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Accept the Challenge!

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Celebrate Lunar New Year (January 29) and the Year of the Snake.

Learn how to create a Chinese Fireball Launcher by attending this hands-on STEM project that uses common materials that can be found around the house to create a launcher.

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

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!

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.

Stay cozy this winter with a warm, crafty twist! Learn the basics of hand-sewing while creating your very own pocket-sized hand warmers to keep the chill at bay.

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

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los artistas y estilos que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte. 

Children will  create their very own colorful felt bookmarks!

Do you enjoy playing video games?  If so come to the Lancaster-Kiest branch to games such as Roblox, Mario Run, Sonic and much more!

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!

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. 

January's Book: Penguin Huddle  By Ross Montgomery  

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.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

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

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.

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.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

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

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. 

Learn how to leather stamp and personalize your own keychain. Supplies are limited.

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

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.

Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!

Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Discover your genealogy story!

Please join us for a evening conversation about this month's selection: 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride