Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!! 

An exploration of art. Come create art, learn about artist and careers while developing a portfolio! Open to 6th and 7th graders and FREE! Join us Saturdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and/or June 2nd at 10am.

SCORE provides free small business coaching

Are you interested in getting around Dallas on a bike but aren’t sure where to start? Do you want to know how to safely and confidently find the best routes and ride with traffic? Get the knowledge you need to take to the streets!

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Chief on the Beat at Frank Guisick Elementary School!

Free one-on-one homework help in all subjects for students in 5th through 10th grades! Call 214-670-6445 or stop by the library to make an appointment.

A bilingual storytime for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, and songs! Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Una hora de cuento bilingue para niños menores de 6 años, con musica, movimiento, canciones y arte!

Obtain instant access to demographic, business, and residential data.

Classes are open to the public.

Join us a for a special storytime with local author Jaclyn Amend and her childrens book Goodnight Lakewood!  

You Will Learn….

Turning Your Heart to Your Ancestors

Growing Your Family Tree - FamilySearch (free account)

Preserving Your Memories - Photos & Stories (how to upload to your FamilySearch out)

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

Join the Spanish language class for adults. Myra Gil is a local Spanish and bilingual educator.

Mr. Phil, the Song and Dance Man, will charm and delight the family with classic stories, contemporary tales, traditional nursery rhymes and a few tunes from his ukulele.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Do you want to help a student improve their reading over the Summer?  Volunteer to be a Summer Book Buddy!

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, by appointment only.

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Mejorar sus habilidades de escucha y conversar, gana mas confianza y practique su inglés en un ambiente de grupo casual. 

Aprenda sobre su comunidad y habla sobre temas que son importantes para usted. 

Join us at Fretz Park the first and third Saturday of each month for a different science-technology-engineering-math craft, experiment, or project!  For children ages 5 and up and their parents or caregivers.

Stop by for a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. 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 Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

SCORE provides free small business coaching

WRAP UP

  Participate in various activities while having fun.  Join us on Saturdays for a good time!

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

How do you design a bridge and make sure it can support weight? Kids will learn about the different types of bridges and build their own, using only drinking straws and tape - then test it to see how much weight it will support.

Do you love to color? Do you want to try something new? Join us for our Color Me Calm program for adults. We will provide you with colored pencils, markers and coloring pages; or you can bring your own.

Kids, do you like making crafts? Join us and create something special on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your friends and get crafty!

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

Join us for a story and craft activity in the children's area every Saturday!

Teen Service Learning

Stewpot Art Program special guest artists will instruct a short art class and speak about their artwork with a small reception to follow. Their art can be viewed on display at the North Oak Cliff Branch through the end of May.

Saturday is Crafty Day at the Forest Green Branch.  Come on in and make crafts with us every Saturday!

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them and about 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.

Looking for something free and fun to do?  Join us every Saturday in May as we create works of art, play games, and much more!

Create your own magical fairy garden with Ms. Barbara!  All supplies will be provided.  Registration is required!  Call the Lochwood Branch Library at 214-670-8403. 

Want to make new friends and build decks while testing your skills against others?   Bring your cards, video games, or laptop.  FREE Wi -Fi.

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

Craft n Creations: This class is a DIY décor project class; I will be teaching you new techniques and help build your creative skills in a fun and engaging environment. We will provide all of the materials!

Movis is to be determined.

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

Having questions about certain technologies? Let us help you! You will have an one hour appointment with one of our helpful, professional staff memebers! 

Must register at least 24 hours in advance.

In partnership with the DISD office of Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction, the Dallas Public Library offers a an engaging class for 8th grade students who have been referred as a result of being at-risk for truant behavior.

Come play games at the library!

Let’s get together and play! Everything from card games to the Wii, A chance to hang out in the library and have fun!  Games along with snacks and drinks, what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie to your old favorites! Come as a group, pair, or ready-to-mingle single and make new friends at the Dallas West Branch's Spring Dances.

Earn houirs with your friends in our Teen Service Learning model.  Students must complete a combination of learning hours and action hours.  Action hours can be completed in the Library or at home.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Join us for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

Best for ages 6 and up!

 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an after school program to have group viewings of classic works in anime, samplings of new and old releases, and movie nights featuring pieces by director