Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Play in a sensory-friendly way!

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!

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

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.

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 4, 2025. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

This month is designated the Asian American Pacific Islander History month which celebrates the culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans.

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

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

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

On the third Saturday of each month, we come together for a lively Music and Movement class designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! This fun-filled class features:

We have partnered with Mystica, owner and founder of Optimize Ops which is a small business and government Artificial Intelligence consultancy.

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

The Lakewood Branch building is turning 55, and we need the help our community to celebrate with us!  Enjoy some lawn games and crafts or learn more about our history and the 70’s inside the building

Create your own simple glass terrarium with a variety of provided substrates. Supplies will be provided.

Cree su propio terrario de vidrio sencillo con una variedad de sustratos proporcionados. Se proporcionarán suministros.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month and learn about the varying culinary traditions of Asian cultures with this delightfully decadent family craft. 

Learn a new hobby! Punch Needle tools will allow you to “color in” an image using yarn. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge you need to Punch Needle to your hearts content!

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!

Embark on a magical journey to decorate your very own fairy house.

image courtesy of Amazon Stock photo.

Calling all teen gamers! Take a break from school and pull up a chair as we play games, including Super Smash Bros. and Mario Cart.

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.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Learn the very basics of watercolor with four very simple techniques. Also, learn how to mix and create specific colors with watercolor. All supplies will be provided. 

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.

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a craft that commemorates the lei, a type of garland popular in Polynesia and the Philippines.

Make your mark with a fun DIY stamp-making workshop! Dive into creativity as we craft custom stamps using simple materials. Perfect for decorating journals, cards, or anything that needs a personal touch.

What do you know about hiking? Well, you don’t have to take a hike to learn to Leave No Trace skills anywhere you go outdoors. Join us for this fun and kid-friendly session about the great outdoors near your front door or far on a woodland trail.

Are you applying to college? FAFSA will be your best friend! Learn about all the things you can qualify for in this special info session for our graduating friends.

Hosted by Dallas County Community College Financial Aid Office. 

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Emperor of Sound- by Timbaland

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with local author Meagan Anderson!

Learn how to make bath bombs using fun, botanical mix-ins. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. 

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!