English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

This class is a continuation of "Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora."

In this class students will continue practicing their basic computer skills but will also begin to focus on working with specific computer programs

Join Group Leader Bernard N. Meisner as he presents "Hiring A Researcher To Search For Records in German Archive."

Join us for a presentation by a member of the Dallas County Master Gardeners and learn about orchids! Whether you're a season plant enthusiast or picking up this new hobby, come and learn more from local experts. 

Be the master of your own world!

Build your very own snow globe and watch winter (or a surprise glitter storm) wash over your world in a globe. Craft supplies will be provided.

Do you need help with patenting your great idea? Are you tripped up with a particular step with your application? Are you confused where to start in researching your patent and trademark? Do you want help with better protecting your invention?

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on Saturday, January 14th from noon -2:00pm for a MLK celebration!

Adults, start the New Year on a clean slate.

Visit the Skyline branch Saturday, January 14th from 12:30 -1:30pm for our soap making classes! Learn how to melt and pour your own soap designs with added natural scents and softness.

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

If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family history, this program will help you know how to get started.

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month.  This month's adventure will be Journals!

 Want to start a new hobby this new year? Come and join Mountain Creeks' Crochet Coven. During this detailed 6-week series we will be learning how to make a Granny Square Drawstring Bag from start to finish.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

Cold weather and movie days go hand in hand, so come watch some of the flicks we'll be showing this winter season every Saturday here at the library! 

Movies/times/location subject to change:
 

It's time for another Superhero Movie at the North Oak Cliff Library!

This month: Iron Man 2

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!  

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

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Please come to the Vickery Park Branch every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, we will be screening a series of speeches from Martin Luther King in full. Each day of the series will feature a different selected speech. Registration is not required.

Light stretching with a sound bowl session along with conducted meditation, followed by guided journal prompts with an optional group sharing assembly.

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

In this warm DIY program, we will be making two candles each. There will be an assortment of scents to mix and match to make the perfect wintery candles just for you, or as a gift! 

Join us for a cozy, fun time! 

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Learn about fiber arts and hand construction of fabric narratives. Make a small art quilt made with fabric, thread, yarn, beads, glue and other embellishments. Be inspired by the imagery of individual memoirs and freestyle designs. 

Teens Only! 

During this time the classroom will be a teen-only zone. We have games and snacks as well as other activities. 

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

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.