Day Calendar

Big Heart theater presents "El Camino to Redemption" performance. A musical journey about lowriders, the WNBA, and figuring out how to do the right thing. 

This will be open to the community!

First Showing 11:30 a.m.

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

🎶Move to the beat and learn about music while learning about rhythm in this fun class!🎶

This class includes

English Language Learning 

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!

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Come meet the Equest mini ambassador horses! Interact with these fun little guys while learning about horses and about the Equest therapy horse program.

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

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.

Get ready for the Oak Lawn Branch Library's 4th Annual Mini Mercado, a high-energy, must-see celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This family-friendly event is packed with culture, creativity, and community spirit that you won’t want to miss!

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

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 4, 2025. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Fun, moderate paced class for Seniors to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for themselves or gifts.  This FREE class is 1 ½ hours with all supplies included.  

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Many people residing in Germany don't participate in DNA testing which makes it more difficult to find DNA matches actually in Germany. This month's featured speaker Sabine Akabayov will address differences in DNA genealogy between U.S.

Let your little ones explore their inner artist in this delightful twist on “Paint & Sip” — just for kids!

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

• 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.

Hispanic Heritage month is right around the corner, so we are celebrating Latin American countries and their rich culture and heritage. Stop by to participate in a variety of activities.

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

Drop in, relax and build. Our LEGO Lounge is open and it's the perfect place to let your imagination run wild. All ages welcome- just bring your creativity!

Join us at the library for a relaxed and friendly language exchange! Adults can practice their English conversation skills through fun, casual chats. No textbooks, no tests just real talk with real people.

Come learn about and interact with some amazing animals from a skilled creature teacher!

Come see live raptors of North Texas! Discover their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies.

Come to the Lancaster Kiest branch to see Dr. Grimes mini magic show!

Hang on tight, spider monkey, and celebrate Bella Swan’s birthday at the Forest Green Branch Library.

All Aboard! 

Get ready for adventure, magic, and laughter with Choo Choo: A Magical Journey! Hop aboard as we watch wacky train-themed magic tricks that are sure to surprise everyone!

Discover simple meditation techniques that can help you relax, refocus, and bring more peace into your everyday life. Take a deep breath it’s time to unwind and recharge!

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Join Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Young Makers for another fun semester of technology, creativity, and experiments!

Build a real robot with Lego

Make a computer with Rasperry Pi

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!

Stacks of old photos. Mounds of loose paper. That one vase that belonged to your great aunt Winifred.

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Construyendo habilidades para la vida en comunidad, en inglés y español. / Building life skills together, in English and Spanish.

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is a 5-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉

Once a moon in Preston Hollows where knowledge is kept brave adventurers will embark on a quest filled with peril, treasure, and villains. 

Kids, explore your creative side! Try out different types of art from sketching to painting. Each week we will explore different art tools and techniques.

Aug. 30 - Pencil 

Sept. 6 - Pencil

Sept. 13 - Pencil/Acrylic

English Language Learning  

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

Celebrate Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, at the library from 1 PM to 3 PM; immerse yourself in Ethiopia's rich culture and traditions with exciting activities and performances.

Highlights of the event include:

Celebrate the beloved author of children's books like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda". Learn about his life, works and legacy.

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!

Karaoke your favorite songs, get crafty with top-loaders, and taste test a variety of Korean snacks.

Celebrate the start of a new school year with your own name tag shaped like a box of crayons. Decorate your name tag however you like to help you new teacher and classmates learn your name! 

Paint outside the lines and unlock your creative streak with an all-access pass to artistic exploration! From paints to pastels, pencils to markers, young artists will dive brush-first into a world of imagination.

Want your children to learn how to dance?  For 3 weeks we will be having a dance class for children on Saturday.  Children will learn the fundamentals of jazz and hip hop dancing.

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Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

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 English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.