Do you spend your days listening to true crime podcasts and your nights watching whodunit documentaries? Then DPL's second annual True Crime Mini Con is for you! This year, the Mini-Con will be held over two days!!

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

Looking to learn a new skill or a fun craft for the summer?

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

You will need to make an appointment with CTC first, then they will meet you at our branch.

469.490.2144

10am - 4pm Adult 2-Color Linocut Workshop(Limit 10) Must sign up in advance

12pm - 4pm All Ages CMYK Color Theory Workshop (Unlimited) Come and go.

12pm - 4pm All Ages Foam-Plate Collagraph Workshop (Unlimited) Come and go.

Join us for a fun time with giant floor mat keyboards. These roll-out keyboards are the perfect size to begin learning about the piano while also having fun just noodling around! 

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

This class is a continuation of "Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora."

In this class students will continue practicing their basic computer skills but will also begin to focus on working with specific computer programs

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

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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

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

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Full steam ahead for an interactive magic show! This magical conductor will have you dazzled and delighted in the art of magic and reading books. 

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Explore the stars in a jar!
Poke out accurate constellations or design your own cosmos to light your way in the dark. 

Free English classes.

Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

We have partnered with local organization Sahaja Yoga Meditation to provide our patrons with a guided meditation. 

Are you new to watercolor painting? Want to learn the fundamentals every artist needs to start their journey?

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

Ever wondered what surveyors do? How about the equipment they use to survey land?

Looking to learn a new skill or a fun craft for the summer?

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Adults and seniors, visit the Prairie Creek branch on Saturday, June 10th from 1-2:00pm for an afternoon of clean fun!

Join us as we explore a new topic in art every month.  This month adventure will be oil defusers!

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.  Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you.  There

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

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!  

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Join the Dallas Folk Music Society this afternoon as they play together for fun, camaraderie, and learning. They will be playing tunes from long ago through today's contemporary favorites.

Calling all Theatre Lovers! 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Effortlessly tousled hair? Yes, please! Turns out, the secret ingredient (known to beach lovers everywhere) has always been sea salt. You can get that just-been-to-the-beach look anywhere, anytime with this homemade, DIY sea salt spray.

DIY: Make your own marbled mug using a water dip method!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 attendees.

All supplies sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Kids and teens! Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, July 8th from 2:00-3:00pm and enjoy a free play hour with lego!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

A summer of fun is coming to the Audelia Road Branch Library so come celebrate with a fun-for-everyone Aloha Luau!

Come play games, make island-themed crafts, and dance the hula with the local Hawaiian Dance Company,

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.