Early voting for runoff election.

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping.

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

Make an appointment with library staff to learn the computer skills you've been missing. You can sign up at the information desk or call us at 214-670-7646.

Weekday English classes from June 4 through July 12, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. A kids program is available for children (ages 4-12 years old) of registered English students for the 10:00 am class only.

Bring your questons for a one-one one computer class.

Please join the Bridge Homeless Shelter on the third floor if you are experiencing homelessness and may be in need of assistance or information. 

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping. 

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping. 

Texas Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly.  Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Learn to code using MIT’s Scratch program! Open to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders of any skill level. Must be able to attend each day. Please register in advance.

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of using a computer or personal device to surf the web, create a document or an email, or download and view e-content offered by the library?  We can teach you the basics about using a computer or your pe

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old.

 Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn. Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn. Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old. 

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.  Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! 
Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Enjoy a free nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program.

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

 A tour of the universe that starts at the center of the Solar System, goes through the Milky Way Galaxy, and then all the way to the end of the known Universe. Lots of pretty pictures and fun facts.

Parents and school age children come and hear stories read about how to show and display appropriate manners and children get to work on writing activities that will help them learn good manners.

Play our over-sized version of Candy Land and various other games.

Create a small version of the classic foosball table game that you can actually play. Arrange your moving players, decorate the field, and challenge your friend to a match.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to practice the skills they need to be ready to read! Come hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years

Join members of the Skillman Southwestern Library staff for a fun chair workout. All ages and skill levels welcome

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Children and teens ages 0 to 18, please join us Monday through Friday all summer long for a free lunch presented by Equal Heart.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Dallas Fire and Rescue is coming to Bachman Lake to teach us about Fire Safety! Sneak a peek at the inside of a real-life firetruck and learn what it takes to be a Firefighter in this fun and informative show-and-tell event. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Service Program. 

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel during the summer 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.

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping. 

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Come and Learn with the 8 week  Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program presented by Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service.  You will learn : how to make healthy food choices, cook healthy food for your family, get the most fo

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Refuel 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 know whether something is living or nonliving? In this lesson, students use hands-on exploration to discover the characteristics of all living things, determine their basic needs, and sort living and nonliving objects.

Learn to make your own jewelry! Tweens and teens are invited to create one piece of jewelry each class. Supplies will be provided.

Join us for a very special visit from a medieval knight. Listen to a story and learn about chivalry and the Middle Ages. Presented by Medieval Times.

Come out for some fun and exciting science projects for tweens!

Increase your student’s English reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions. Registration opens May 7th.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel 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.

Recarga tus energías con Nutrición

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping.

Take a cultural journey to the Caribbean Islands and experience hands-on activities that includes: art, mask making, history, geography, storytelling, and dancing. Ages 3-12 years. 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the 1st floor Penthouse at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Mah-Jong for Adults is a weekly gathering to play Mah-Jong.

Join the Dallas Children's Theater for this exciting opportunity involving songs, costumes, and acting exercises.

Best for ages 5 and up.

Help us welcome Carlos and Gene of the music group The Que Pastas, who will perform some really fun tunes for us.  Maybe we can have a sing a long!

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Discover the habits and habitats of the nocturnal raptor of our area. Live owls will visit to illustrate the special adaptations required for night hunting. Sponsored by the Preston Royal Library Friends.

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

Join Miss Molly for a fun afternoon crafting session.

Shhh....We're making something for dad! This program is sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends. 

Come learn and play music.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Come and learn how to grow vegetables from seeds and transplant them into your own garden at home.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Join us for classic board games!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Students will learn theater basics, games and techniques that are used towards creating scenes and plays.  Free t-shirt and certificate of completion for students that attend!

Come and join a lively group of knitters for knitting and conversation.

Learn the game your grandmother loved and that's regaining popularity among today's younger generations. Gain a basic understanding of the game's fundamental components, including pieces, rules, and playing strategy.

A short, focused class on specific topics such as work, school, and finances. 

Una clase corta y enfocada en temas específicos como el trabajo, la escuela y las finanzas.

Come see outdoor bubbles that are created by using the wind. The show is performed to music so the performance is fast paced and fun. You'll see giant bubbles, and bubble clusters. There are also routines that use volunteers.

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Snacks are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Bocadillo de Verano para niños

Youth Entrepreneurship and Career Development Program (YEP) - Teens ages 13-18 learn the basis of starting a business from concept, sale, inventory, financial forecasting, hiring and firing, budget allocations, and business development .

A note to caregivers: Due to expected high attendance, we will be issuing a limited number of tickets in order to comply with fire code. 

Increase your student’s reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions. Registration opens May 7th.

Pump up your reading skills this summer with a Summer Book Buddy!  Children in grades 2-6 will be given a mentor to help them continue reading through out the summer.  For more information, please call us at 214-670-1335. 

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

Do you ever wonder what a desktop is, or a mouse in computer language?  Join us and learn how to perform a search on the internet, improve your typing skills, type out a word document, and much more!

Route360 works with individuals to define what they need from their technical education, and matches this vision to what employers are looking for, so they can obtain a job that improves their economic opportunity. 

Get crafty with us every Tuesday! Simply come to the front desk and ask for supplies. You will receive all the materials you need for the day's crafternoon activity.

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

Informative meetings to hear police reports concerning crime in the neighborhood and to discuss and plan a course of action on any quality-of-life concerns residents may have.

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, ext. 391. 

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. To register, please call 214-821-6380 x 390.

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite.

If you love Hayao Miyazaki, go wild for Fooly Cooly, and run like Naruto, we want you to join us for anime movie night!  Meet teen anime lovers near you and have fun screening a different movie every month.

Meditation Session

Our book this month is Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right by Jane Mayer. Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy today!

Children, teens, and caregivers: Come explore a science topic through books, games, experiments, and crafts. This program is primarily for children six years old and older.

White Rock Hills Library Friends (WRHLF) Board meets to support the  White Rock Hills Branch Library community.  Guest are welcome to attend.  Connect with WRHLF on Facebook @White Rock Hills Library Friends, email Friends@WRHL

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

CC Turner Nation & Associates will be at Prairie Creek Branch Library to teach families about financial education: retirement, income protection, saving. 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at the Grauwyler Park Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Join us for a weekly crafting circle where you can bring your materials, spend time working on your needlework, crocheting, quilting, knitting, etc... and socialize with other crafty people.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Auditorium at the Forest Green Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Classroom at the Skyline Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Take control of your financial future!

Master the 5 Money Questions for Women!

Women and men have differing financial considerations when it comes to long-term financial goals.  For instance,

Book club for adults that meets the second Tuesday of every month.  Walk-in's are always welcome! 

October 2017

The Bishop and the Missing L Train by Andrew Greeley 

A Journey to Your Good Health. 

Gain and Perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis. Inspire health and confidence.