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We're sorry, this content isn't available in your preferred language.Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org
1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Oak street Health will be stopping by to give seniors all kinds of information about health and wellness, as well as assist them with getting signed up for medicare.
Attention Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for Senior Yoga! Yoga helps with flexibility, range of motion, breathing and relaxation. Registration is required!
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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
Enjoy a musical adventure with Ms. Paige of Narwhals and Waterfalls. Have fun, dance, and sing along to songs that are perfect for baby and caregivers alike.
Sponsored by Atmos Energy.
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.
¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.
The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!
It's apple season! We can't grow our own apples at this library, so we'll use tissue paper to make some instead.
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
Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under
Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!
Suggested ages: 3 years and younger
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
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.
Get ready for a fun-filled adventure where tiny hands bring big ideas to life! Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Need to register to vote or to update your voter's registration? Come to Dallas West and get it done at the Voter Registration Table!
Join AIDS Walk South Dallas every 3rd Thursday for a conversation with providers and consumers to explore effective ways to improve the South Dallas community and the quality of life for people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Lunch will be provided.
Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing.
Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
Visit your local library to register for or update your voter's card, free to all residents of Texas.
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.
Set your goals and intentions for fall by creating a Fall Vision Board. All supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Prism Health North Texas will be at Bachman Lake Branch on Thursdays twice a month to offer free same-day application assistance. If you would like to complete an application on site.
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.
Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.
Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.
Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.
Discover the enchanting world of book folding as our librarian guides you through the process of transforming old books into stunning vase-shaped sculptures.
Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.
Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help!
You must register with staff for a spot.
It's adventure time!
Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day 2024!
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. 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 Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Are you ready to help our planet Earth? Every month we will have focus on an environmental cause through community service and a fun activity.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making our own piñatas to take home. This is only an art activity, we will not have candy.
The first day of Fall is September 22!
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with us as we create paper apples to welcome the new season!
Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about DNA and completing a strawberry DNA extraction activity.
Pirate Day St and afterschool activity Pirate themed
Pirate activities
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
This is one most traditional Hispanic games to play anytime and anywhere! Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by coming together and playing an easy and fun game with others.
Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme.
Our September theme is: Mars
Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.
Come to the Festival! We will read Eric Kimmel's The Three Cabritos. Watch out for the Chupacabra!
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.
Calling all gamers!
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!
Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents.
Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!
Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!
Teens will learn the culturally rich history of dance while enjoying some new dance moves!
Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?
Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone here is your chance, visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to fly drones inside the library.
Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.
All supplies will be provided.
Calling all adventurers! Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons! No experience? No dice? No problem!
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.
Highlight databases can be used for research; pull request some books on various topics, assist with research; provide dedicated quiet place/time to work uninterrupted
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Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. This month's movie is Frida (2002).
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-
Skyline Cinema Presents: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate!
Get creative with us at Dallas West!
Participants will be able to decorate a wooden coaster with a cork bottom and seal it against condensation!
Get your creative juices flowng with this Family Perlar Bead challenge! Embrace your inner artist, team up and see who can design the most creative design, one bead at a time.
Do you love a good mystery?
Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?
Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.
Unwind and destress while letting your creativity flow during this relaxing monthly coloring session for adults, which offers a respite from the daily grind and a calm, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy some quiet time or socialize with fellow colorin
*RESCHEDULED* due to instructor illness.
In this two-part series, you will learn the basics of crochet and create your very own seasonal decor crochet pumpkin to take with you!
All materials provided.
Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.
Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.
Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.
Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and delve into the art of stained glass while discovering traditional Mexican floral motifs by transforming recycled CDs into stunning works of art, using techniques that fuse creativity with sustainability.
The Perot TECH Truck Community Meetup will engage all ages of the community in hands-on, maker-based science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence.
Provided by the Perot Museum
Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.