This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

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.  

English Language Learning 

• 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.

English Language Learning  

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

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.

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

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

Bernie the Bubble Lady demonstrates amazing feats in this pop-ular interactive show! Catch this sudsy show that is sure to delight!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy

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

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.

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.  

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Storytime

We will explore how to say the names of things in English and Spanish, then share some playtime.  

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

Come and learn the basic in's and out's of how to use your personal computer! From the hardware to the software, this fun and free course will make you feel like a technology whiz! 

Talk and learn about all things diabetes. From nutrition to healthy living, Parkland Health is here to educate our communities on a healthy lifestyle with a one-hour health lesson each month.

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All game boards will be provided by library staff! 

Puzzles also available!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

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!

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning  

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.

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

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library for a different screening of a movie!

The movie screening is Knives Out!

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!

Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

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

Honor the service of our nation’s veterans while uncovering their stories through Fold3, a genealogy database available through the Dallas Public Library.

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

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.

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

English Conversation 

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class. 

English Conversation 

Get your groove on! 

Do you like to dance? 

This fun, exciting dance class is just for you!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:15 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served. 

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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.

Visit us for some friendly competition! We have got your board game favorites like Chess, monopoly, and UNO along with some new ones to try out!

Do you enjoy things that sparkle and shine? Do you also like sticky things? Let's make glitter slime!

We will practice measuring, stirring and mixing while handling school-grade glue, baking soda, saline solution and glitter.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 

This month's theme is bridge building.

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

Refuel after school 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.

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games! 

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 learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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.

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Registration opens one week before classes start. Register for online classes at the Adult Learning website: https://dallaslibrary2.org/adultlearning/

In honor of the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good, join us at the Youth Discovery Center for a Wicked themed story time.

A different fun and educational STEM-themed activity for children. Including STEM kits and/or presenters.

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg in this five-week course!

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.

The Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library meet each month to discuss how they can best support their neighborhood library. 

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

Thanksgiving is a meaningful time to reflect on and honor our Native American ancestors. In this special edition of Art in the Style of…, we’ll explore the vibrant, expressive world of R.C.

Teens can come and create a 70s retro craft! Learn about popular crafts or items from "back in the day" while making your own. 

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time. 

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "Nausea" by Jean-Paul Sartre.