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.

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

Got something on your mind and don't know how to say it? Try writing it instead!

Join us monthly to reflect, set goals, and socialize with friends new and old in guided journaling sessions.

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. 

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

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

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

Celebrate Miss. LeeAnn's favorite animal and play with your food as we use pasta to make flamingos!

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.

Learn how Dallas's water goes from reservoirs to the home or business tap, highlighting sources, treatment processes, and how the City of Dallas maintains strict quality standards.

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

Preschool Picassos presents Lil Sprouts, a series of nature-based crafts and activities to welcome Spring. Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

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!

That’s exactly what Metrocare is working to accomplish in our community, by partnering with the City of Dallas to educate people on the importance of mental health through

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

At Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas), we are dedicated to strengthening our community through comprehensive workforce development initiatives.

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

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

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.

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.

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

It's adventure time!

Code Compliance information table and services in the Lobby 

Experience the wonder of air-dried clay and create your own pottery pieces at the Polk Wisdom Library! This fun program offers the opportunity to work with clay and to create unique items without the need for a kiln. 

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.

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure! Read together in quiet camaraderie at the Starbucks on the corner of Forest Ln and Webb Chapel Rd. Our librarians will be there to chat with you about all things books and libraries.

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn't do any of it without you.

Spend some time crafting with us in our monthly Spring Children's Crafts Series!

This month we are making Paper Bag Kites!

Join us at the library for a special Mother’s Day workshop! Create beautiful woven flowers and decorate a cup to use as a pot. It’s a fun way to make a heartfelt gift for the amazing moms in your life.

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.

We proudly welcome Dallas Children's Theater for a theatrical reading of "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach will be on stage at DCT starting April 19th.  Based on the beloved

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

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. 

This month we'll have more fun with physics! We'll experiment with liquid nitrogen and build a Faraday cage.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service 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.

Let's have some fun and and celebrate springtime while learning the art of origami! 

We will create charming butterflies that are perfect for marking your favorite books.

Calling all gamers!

Learn about money basics by working, saving, and spending in this children's educational activity. Participants will choose their "job," earn play money, and spend it at the General Store! 

🚀Explore Outerpace🔭

Celebrate the life of the Eric Carle, the beloved author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, as you learn the art form he used to illustrate his books to create your own characters.

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.

Aliens are on the loose, and it's up to young engineers to bring them back! Build paper airplane launchers and use the power of STEAM to pop balloons and capture those mischievous extraterrestrials.

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Learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile: sign up, share your story, and get connected. 

Laptops will be provided during the program.

Calling all adventurers!  Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons!  No experience?  No dice?  No problem!

In this exciting, hands-on engineering and craft workshop, kids will design, build, and test their own catapults and poppers.

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!

The Office of Arts and Culture is partnering with Dallas Public Libraries and Dallas Parks & Recreation for the Culture of Value Program 2025.

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.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Calling all crafts enthusiasts! Do you want to give your journal a stylish makeover? In this class, the DFW Bookmakers will show you how to use fabric to create personalized covers that reflect your unique artistic taste. 

A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is always open.

Calling all paper craft, knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! This is the perfect time to work on your projects with other crafters.

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

HOA meeting

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.