Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing. Register for the Reading Ready program and receive a complimentary kit each month, for five months to help you and your child practice these early literac...

Take a break pull out those Legos, listen to a fun story and then... Let your creativity shine! Build a Lego creation based on the story. You will have time to talk and share your creations. See what other Lego builders come up with. This progr...

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is r...

Do you love Twitter? Are you interested in volunteering? You're in luck! Dallas Public Library has launched Twitter Chats, where you you can participate in the chat and also earn volunteer hours! The chats will be held on Dallas Public Library's...

This is online only Join the discussion of racism against Asians in the past and present, in addition to historical xenophobia and racism against Asians and the rise in hate crimes against Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a partne...

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violin ava...

Are you an Urban Fiction reader? Then you'll love this book club! This month we will be reading "Beautiful Nightmare" by: Johnna B. Description: Raven loves the night life, chasing women and her next high. Men and women fall under her spe...

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes. Taught by DPL's Music Librarian Andrew Anderson, this class aims to open up areas of knowing and listening to music that will help you enjoy (or appreciate, at...

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

Welcome guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!  In May we travel off the beaten path with Semi Queer by Anne Balay, a fascinating look inside the lives of gay, trans, and Black truck drivers. You're welcome to read the whole book, but we'l...