English Language Learning
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.
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
Get together and meet with other homeschool families! This event will give you and your children time and space to compare curricula, get advice, and make some new friends!
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. Suggested ages: 0-18 months
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.
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn.
Suggested ages: 16 months - 3 years
Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
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
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
Clase de conversación en inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos.
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
English Language Learning
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
Need help formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
English Language Learning
This Beginner Job Skills Class is designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!
¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!
1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.
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.
Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Chess Club!
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.
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.
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.
Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
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.
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 Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.
Afterschool Super Snack - Merienda Súper Nutritiva Después de la Escuela
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.
📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff. 📚
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!
Trick your friends and learn a new party trick by betting them that you can fit your body through an average piece of paper. Even the aspiring magician could find this to be a good puzzle.
Afterschool Super Snack/Supermerienda extraescolar
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.
This fun Winter Wonderland Slime is perfect for the season.
It’s the right shade of blue and filled with snowflakes and glitter!
Making slime can get a little messy, so make sure to wear old play clothes or even art smocks.
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English Conversation
English Conversation
How well do you know your penguin facts? Play our game to find out and become a King Penguin!
Celebrate Crayola Creativity Week by learning about color mixing. We will learn about primary, secondary and tertiary colors by mixing paint and then using it to paint a color wheel.
💸 Learn about financial topics💰
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/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.
Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends.
All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!
Dr. Dinora Diggs has lost her prized dinosaur skeleton! She cannot open her exhibit without her prized bones, and she needs your help to find them! Use the clues provided and work as a team to track down those bones and build her exhibit!
Shake up some winter fun at the library! Kids’ DIY Snowglobes is a craft program where kids can create their very own magical snowglobes.
Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so, great! The Dallas Public Library has the program for you. Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming. During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.
Read, sing, and play at this special evening toddler storytime!
Suggested ages: 2-5 years
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 a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.
Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!
A free, open to the public, educational seminar on Taxes in Retirement, for the community.
Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders.
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.
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.
This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
Brush up on creativity and let colors come alive! This adult painting club offers step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor, making it easy and fun to create beautiful artwork.
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
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.
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.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
🖋️ Read. Discuss. Draw Inspiration.
Join the Graphic Novel Book Club!
Explore amazing stories, talk art and ideas, and meet fellow fans of illustrated storytelling.
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .
In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past.