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 computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

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

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

Meet representatives from the non-profit SER Jobs for Progress, who will be in our lobby to provide information about the Affordable Connectivity Program and assist eligible residents in the application process.

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

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

We've set the first and third Thursday each month aside for a craft specifically for our Pre-K crowd!

Use paper circles to make a polka-dot tree in our favorite fall colors.

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

Were you not able to get into storytime or do you want even more early learning development? While storytime is going on join us for a preschool activity just for littles!

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

We will have CAP Artist Cynthia Anzaldua leading us in a Tissue Paper Stained Glass art workshop. RSVP to save your spot! 

“Aging Artfully is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.”

No tech skills? No problem!

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Join AIDS Walk South Dallas every 3rd Thursday for a conversation with providers and consumers to explore effective ways to improve the South Dallas community and the quality of life for people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Lunch will be provided.

Parkland Health is hosting free HIV screening with no registration or appointment required. Results will be confidentially provided within 1 minute.

More information about HIV testing from Parkland:

You will need to make an appointment with CTC first, then they will meet you at our branch.

469.490.2144

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

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

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

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

Free GED 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.

Want to be a Zoom expert but don't know where to start? Then this class is for you! Learn all the tricks and tips to be a Zoom Superstar!

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

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

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

It's adventure time!

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 Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

"Rhythm of Our Roots" is a creative and engaging program that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by introducing participants to the rich cultural tradition of castanets.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Visit the library every week for different crafts, all supplies provided, take home what you make.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and learn how to make Papel Picado, a traditional and festive decor.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on  The craft will be every day after school, each week.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

After a long week of school, come unwind and play some LEGOs with us at the Library!

 

Did you know you can you make a tornado? Together we'll learn about the science of tornados and create our own totally safe weather event...in a bottle!

Participants will play with some mexican wooden and paper mache mexican masks and design their own mask inspired by masks from around the world in the first class, and create their own masks in the second class.

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

The Taínos, an indigenous people of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, left behind petroglyphs that are images created by incising, picking, carving, or abrading on the surface of the rock to create a form of rock art.

Calling all gamers!

Explore Art, Science, Math and more through crafts!

Recommended for ages 6 to 13 years old.

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.

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 the Pleasant Grove Branch Library on Thursday September 21st 4:30 - 5:30 pm for a special dance performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company.

Learn how to make Huichol-inspired yarn paintings in this afternoon craft to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Down, set, hut! 

The 2023 NFL season is scheduled to begin with the Kickoff Game on September 7 featuring the Detroit Lions vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Know Your City is a 3-part series all about how the City of Dallas works. The series will present basic information about city council, service requests, and zoning.

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

Visit the Prairie Creek branch afterschool every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!" is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.

This movie is rated PG-13

Master your handwriting skills with us from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Teens are invited to the library once a month for a fun life skills class to learn about subjects and best practices of being an adult.  This month, we'll learn the basics of sewing!

Join us each month for a new puzzle challenge!
Can we work together to finish the puzzle in one hour?

We will also have coloring activities and children's puzzles for kids to enjoy!

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

We have invited the Beckles Dancing Company to perform "Arga Nova Dance" -- a combination of ballet, modern jazz, and African dance.

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.

Why is my friend so scared of a little rain? Why does Grandma over-prepare every hurricane season?

It's not about the destination; it's about the journey!

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

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

Dallas Financial Empowerment Center: Know Your Worth Series