This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Central Library Tour: Creative Spaces

9:00am - 10:00am
Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Heritage Lab (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Take a tour of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library's Creative Spaces! Learn more about the spaces, and services provided in the library's three makerspaces.

Tour schedule:

Meet on the 8th floor

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Walking Group

9:30am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Love to knit? Always wanted to learn? No matter your skill level, we'd love to see you. Use our needles and yarn, or bring your own!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes ā€“ basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglĆ©s - Comience en cualquier momento - Ā”Todos son bienvenidos! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miĆ©rcoles - EstĆ” invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparaciĆ³n para el GED en espaƱol en la Biblioteca PĆŗblica de Dallas. El registro estĆ” disponible en clase y no se requiere identificaciĆ³n.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

(Em)powerment Pop-Up

10:30am - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This month's book club pick is Through the Heavens Fall by Anne Emery.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

What's Cooking at Dallas West?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crochet for a Cause

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to start a garden but have limited outdoor space? Check out this Small Space Gardening Seminar presented by a speaker from the Dallas County Master Gardener Association.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

 

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes ā€“ intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglĆ©s - Comience en cualquier momento - Ā”Todos son bienvenidos! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED en espaƱol

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

EstĆ” invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparaciĆ³n para el GED en espaƱol en la Biblioteca PĆŗblica de Dallas. El registro estĆ” disponible en clase y no se requiere identificaciĆ³n.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

1:15pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizenship Class

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development, GED, Outreach
Event Details:

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

"Dallas City Hall on the Go" will be providing select city services in their mobile unit located in the Lochwood Branch Library parking lot.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Game Day

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to win at Dominoes, Uno, Connect 4, and other games? Join the HELP Desk team every Wednesday at 3pm for Game Day. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Learn to Play American Mah Jongg

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this four-week course!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mah Jongg

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

D&D One Shot

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Love Dungeons & Dragons but short on time? Try a one-shot campaign!  We will supply everything you need to play including character sheets, minis, dice and dice trays.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

1-on-1 Computer Help

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - In Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, EspaƱol, Featured
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bookish Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join our monthly silent book club for adults!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

GED Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting (Without A Brush)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Musical Theatre Workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Jazz Becuzz Broadway and Musical Theater Workshop offers a dynamic three-session program designed to immerse students in the world of musical theater by introducing dance, song, and stage acting techniques in a fun and memorable way.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

We meet every 4th Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Email kmalmberg@att.net if you would like to join by Zoom to request a link.