Is this our hardest scavenger hunt yet? You decide! Come in anytime during open hours to find all the different LOVE's hiding around the library. Find all 16 for a prize!
Do you spend your days listening to true crime podcasts and your nights watching whodunit documentaries? Then the Dallas Public Library’s third annual True Crime Mini Con is for you!
The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
PrintShop a Go-Go 2023 is a one-day event that runs six hours.
On the third Saturday morning of each month, we magically transform our space into a vibrant musical playground for toddlers and preschoolers!
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
Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library with a certified instructor to show you how. Mats will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants if you make the proper choices. Everything from containers to reclaimed grassland can be the basis of a pocket garden.
Dallas west is thrilled to be visited by the CREATURE TEACHER.
What kind of toys did kids used to play with? How did they get their new toys? Learn a little about toys of the past, make your own Mr. Potato Head, and watch Toy Story!
Celebrate Freedom Day at the Forest Green Branch Library!
Calling all adventurers! Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons! No experience? No dice? No problem!
Includes character creation tips and a beginner-friendly campaign!
Learn how to make your own personalized wreaths for any occasion. Get creative and crafty with this unique DIY project to add a handmade touch to your home decor. Open to all levels of expertise.
Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.
Spend an afternoon practicing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Come prepared with a sketchbook and join in for lessons in various media, techniques, and subjects.
An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!
This unforgettable Family Crafternoon, dive into the world of print blocks and discover the magic behind these intricate designs crafted by artists.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Celebrate a special Fathers Day Craft Event where children can unleash their creativity and show their appreciation for fathers and father figures.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting!
Crochet is a great hobby for anyone! From beginners to experts, all skill levels are welcome!
Art for everyone!
This month we will be joining our Friends and designing bookmarks. These will be for a contest, with the winners getting their bookmark printed for the public!
Bob Rigdon will lead a "detectorist deep dive" as he talks about the items of historical significance he found using his metal detector in historic Dallas locations like North Dallas Freedmantown and the Tenth Street Historic District. Learn
Gather the family for a vibrant Juneteenth Family Program celebrating unity, heritage, and freedom!
Engage in crafting unity bracelets, weaving together threads of our shared history.
🌟 Join the Perler Bead Club: Unleash Your Creativity, One Bead at a Time! 🎨
Racers, start your engines!
Are you looking for a wild and wacky way to rumble your raucous roadster around a treacherous and twisting track? No? Well too bad! These Wacky Races wait for no one!
Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis.
It's adventure time!
Get informed and creative! Guest speaker Roseann Ferguson, Master Gardener and Greenhouse Specialist from the Texas Discovery Gardens will give us a presentation on growing and propagating succulents.
Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!
Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.
The Trinity River Audubon Center offers this program designed for seniors, educating them on plants beneficial for local bird species, fostering environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation among older generations.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Book!
The community is invited to come and enjoy the musical stylings of Kamica King.
This special concert is inspired by Juneteenth and is open to everyone!
Get ready to party in a rainbow explosion at our library's Rainbow Bash!
Dive into a kaleidoscope of colors with an afternoon bursting with music, crafts, and community vibes.
Are you an Urban Fiction reader?
This month we will be reading
The New Husband by D.J. Palmer
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Learn the fun art of Bubble Painting on canvas in this fun, free painting class. Create your own masterpiece!
Enjoy an enriching and interactive experience that celebrates creativity, family bonding, and artistic expression!
In partnership with the Juanita Craft House and South Dallas Cultural Center, the MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book. For this series, we will be reading Standing by Ernest McMillan .
Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Father’s Day is tomorrow! Celebrate by crafting a special tool kit card with space for personalized messages on every tool.