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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

• 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. 

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

Los miércoles - 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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. 

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Join our monthly silent book club for adults!

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

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.

The Preston Royal Book Club is back in person.

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

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