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.
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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.
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!
Turn fingerprints into some fun pumpkin themed artwork!
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
Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!
Suggested ages: 3 years and younger
¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
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
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, Fridays & Saturdays, by appointment only. Fridays are bilingual.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
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.
Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your projects and materials for a "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie. All skill levels are welcome!
Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
Appointment is required. Please click here :Schedule Appointment with Dallas Community Tax Centers to schedule an appointment in advance.
Need help drafting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
We're going to make predictions during this experiment to see what happens to pumpkin candies when we place them in different liquids. Will they float or will they sink?
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.
Are you ready to help our planet Earth? Every month we will have an environmental cause we focus on through an act of community service and fun activity.
Welcome to Spooky Season!
We will be painting our own leaf ghosts! Design your ghost your way as we decorate leaves to make new spooky friends for Halloween.
Leaves will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month.
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 October theme is: Black Holes
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.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.
Its SPOOKY Season!
Take your costume to the next level with this DIY Wound makeup technique!
We will create wound effects using only products that you are likely to have lying around the house!
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!
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.
Want to learn to play Settlers of Catan but not sure where to start? Or do you not have a group to play with? The fall we are going to learn together!
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 Pan's Labyrinth (2006).
Skyline Cinema Presents: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate!
October 17 is Black Poetry Day!
In this Spotlight event, we will showcase black American poets and their works, from Maya Angelou to Langston Hughes to you! We will learn from the greats and develop our own prose and poetry pieces.
Teens can learn new sewing skills while creating a kawaii Halloween plush!
Materials available while supplies last. Registration required.
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.
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.
Free GED preparation 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.
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.
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!