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. 

Beginning computer class with a little bit of cellphone technology thrown in. Very beginning basics, but will answer any level of question. Bring your own computer or use ours.

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

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. 

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

 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

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.

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

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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

Dallas Children's Theater's summer production will be DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY based on the three books by Doreen Cronin.

Come to the Renner-Frankford Library to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and the related deadlines associated with signing up.

Use a pneumatic launcher to blast off your own straw rocket! Experiment with angle, design, and force of launch to create the best rocket you can. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and The Dallas Foundation.

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

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.

Bring your devices and list of questions to the Library and Trevor will help you with your questions. Please call ahead to determine availability. Great for learning how to read eBooks and gain access to eAudiobooks. 

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. Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de 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 1-18. 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 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.

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.

Summer, it brings warm relaxing days in the sun, at the pool, or at the park. It can also bring chaos with organized day trips or an afternoon planning to museums, BBQs or simply having nothing to do at all.

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

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

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 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.

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

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.

Join us for this fun and friendly bilingual animal program! Appropriate for all ages with adult supervision.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Rather than read the same book as everyone else, choose your own book based on the monthly theme.  Discuss your chosen book and listen about other books with the same theme, and maybe you’ll find your next great read!

Explore and touch a variety of insects and amphibians in this interactive animal presentation. Learn about their habitats and what they eat.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and The Dallas Foundation.

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

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. Disfruta de un nutriente, gratuito almuerzo de Equal Heart.

Come out on Thursdays to learn how your new device can enhance your life.  You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more.  Just call or come by and make an appointment for one on one assistance.

Participants create their own book or zine, focusing on writing a story or narrative based on their personal experiences.  Appropriate for all ages.

Get out of the hot sun and create a jungle mural for the library. This workshop is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.

Come in from the heat, relax and enjoy a family-friendly movie.

An afternoon long party to get excited about summer programming at the library! Launch your summer with a movie (showing at 1PM) and craft (starting at 3PM).

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

The Perot TECH Truck is coming to the Lochwood Branch Library.  Join us for some hands-on educational activities.  Please come at 2:00 pm!

Create an amazing rainbow of colors through a combination of art and science. Sponsored by The Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up.

Let’s practice speaking English. 
Free Conversation Class.  All levels welcome. 
Grupo de conversación casual.  Todos son bienvenidos.

Learn about Hawaiian and Tahitian culture with Grace Hula Company.

Come and watch the wonderful dancers and learn how to hula too! 

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Children ages 5-11 are invited to do art projects. Each week a different project to make and take home. 

Come join Ms. Rolanda Bingham as she takes us on a magical storytelling journey with words and songs. Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends.  All families welcome. 

Caribbean party music from the Sweet Steel Drum Band! Fun tropical tunes for all ages!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Come join our Mah Jongg players! Have fun playing and make new friends along the way! 

Join the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie. !

Play games and hangout with fellow gamers!

Open to everyone ages 13-18.

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

Come join us for training to become a Book Buddy partner to a child this summer.  

Patrons ages 0-18 can enjoy a free snack provided by Equal Heart!

Test your creativity with LEGOs! Work by yourself or in small groups and make the best themed Lego creation! Recommended ages: 4-14 years old

The Perot TECH Truck visit will engage youth, elementary age and up, in hands-on, maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence.

Registered volunteers come to Lancaster-Kiest Branch to learn your role in the Book Buddies Program. 

Not registered, but want to volunteer please contact the Children's Librarian. 

By APPOINTMENT ONLY

Schedule a one to one computer training session. Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Contact the library today and ask for JP to schedule an appointment!

Come and join us at Prairie Creek Branch Library as we fight monsters, save people and cast spells with our new Dungeons and Dragons Event! 
 

Registration is recommended. 

Come to this special Science Technology Art and Mathematics (STEAM) event and build your very own racetrack! Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

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

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

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

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

Do you want to learn how to build a strong financial foundation?

Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan

Unit 2 Prerequisite: Must know basic ASL or attended Unit 1 in the past.

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library.

Practicing  Tai Chi is a journey to your good health which encourages confidence. Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis.