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.
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
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.
Attention Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for Senior Yoga! Yoga helps with flexibility, range of motion, breathing and relaxation. Registration is required!
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Free English 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.
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
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.
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.
The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!
It's apple season! We can't grow our own apples at this library, so we'll use tissue paper to make some instead.
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
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!
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
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
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Set your goals and intentions for fall by creating a Fall Vision Board. All supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.
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.
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!
Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing.
Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
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 GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Prism Health North Texas will be at Bachman Lake Branch on Thursdays twice a month to offer free same-day application assistance. If you would like to complete an application on site.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
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.
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.
Relax and unwind with Adult Coloring Day at the library! Dive into a world of creativity and tranquility as you bring intricate designs to life with vibrant colors.
Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.
Discover the enchanting world of book folding as our librarian guides you through the process of transforming old books into stunning vase-shaped sculptures.
Need help drafting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day 2024!
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 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.
Are you ready to help our planet Earth? Every month we will have focus on an environmental cause through community service and a fun activity.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making our own piñatas to take home. This is only an art activity, we will not have candy.
The first day of Fall is September 22!
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with us as we create paper apples to welcome the new season!
Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month.
Pirate activities
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme.
Our September theme is: Mars
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.
Come to the Festival! We will read Eric Kimmel's The Three Cabritos. Watch out for the Chupacabra!
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.
Calling all gamers!
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!
Recommended for ages 6 to 11 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.
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents.
Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Teens will learn the culturally rich history of dance while enjoying some new dance moves!
Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone here is your chance, visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to fly drones inside the library.
Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.
All supplies will be provided.
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.
Highlight databases can be used for research; pull request some books on various topics, assist with research; provide dedicated quiet place/time to work uninterrupted
Want to learn to play Settlers of Catan but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? This fall we are going to learn together!
Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. This month's movie is Frida (2002).
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-
Skyline Cinema Presents: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Get creative with us at Dallas West!
Participants will be able to decorate a wooden coaster with a cork bottom and seal it against condensation!
Get your creative juices flowng with this Family Perlar Bead challenge! Embrace your inner artist, team up and see who can design the most creative design, one bead at a time.
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.
Unwind and destress while letting your creativity flow during this relaxing monthly coloring session for adults, which offers a respite from the daily grind and a calm, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy some quiet time or socialize with fellow colorin
In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you!
All materials provided. Please note, this class is for adults only. Please RSVP on this page.
Are you an adult with a sweet tooth and a passion for creativity? In Crafty Confections, a unique and fun-filled workshop where you'll learn to decorate paper mache boxes using plaster of Paris and icing piping bags and tips.
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.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.
Free GED preparation 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.
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.
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.
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
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.