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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

Stop by every Tuesday morning to meet new people, engage in physical activity, and socialize while walking at your own pace!

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. 

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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

Children of all abilities and their families learn and explore through play by participating in sensory-rich activities that promote healthy development and learning.

Recommended for ages 2-5.

🐶Enjoy the Sparky Fire Pup Puppet Show🚒

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Tuesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun! 

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.

Little ones explore the world of plants while learning their ABCs! This engaging event will spark curiosity and cultivate a love for nature in our little ones. 

Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor.

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. 

Welcome to our Brown Bag Talk series where we will invite local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more. This month will feature our very own in-house board game expert, John Haley.

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?

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

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!

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

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. 

Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Trained AARP VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your

eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents

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!

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. 

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18.

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Club!

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

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.

Recharge after school with a free, healthy meal provided by Education PV. Available for children and teens ages 0-18. Meals are generously supported by 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.

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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.

A hatter is the name for someone who makes hats. This month we are becoming hatters and making various fun and crazy hats out of paper. This week we will be making butterfly hats. 

Let your creativity soar! Join us for a fun and hands-on crafting session where young artists can create unique projects using a variety of materials.

From the songs you know and love to new, fun tunes, this music and movement class will be sure to delight your little one as they practice both their fine and gross motor skills.

Recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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.

Learn about sequencing, estimation, control and problem-solving as you develop a path to early cyber knowledge through the use of a Sphero Indi, a Bee Bot, a Space Rover and more.

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!

Learn to build a snow shovel, designed for maximum capacity and/or maximum efficiency.

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.

Take time out to read with the Dallas Mavericks at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library!

And remember to sign up for the Mavs Reading Challenge at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org to earn awesome Dallas Mavs prizes!

When a blizzard closes the branch library early, Hubert hurries home. As he arrives at the shortcut home through the spooky Hollow, he hesitates. 

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.

Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school crafts while getting to make new friends. 

All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!

Create your own winter penguin!

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!

Have you ever wanted to learn an instrument? Ukuele is a great place to start! Explore the joy of playing the ukulele in this 8-week long workshop for beginner adults.

Do you like to use your imagination to build different things and do you like playing with legos?  Stop by the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our Lego night.  

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Throw your best Falcon Punch or summon your most powerful thunderbolt against staff and others in our monthly Switch Game Night for Adults! 

We will be playing Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, or Mario Party. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

 ¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!

This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.