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.

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

Need assistance applying for government benefits?
Trained, bilingual assistants from the Community Council of Greater Dallas are available to help you complete applications for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and more.

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

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. 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.

Unleash your child's creativity and develop their fine motor skills with this playful painting session. We have smocks available but we strongly suggest wearing something you don't mind your kid getting paint on.

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Transform a paper plate into your own special umbrella for the upcoming April showers.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn.

Suggested ages: 16 months - 3 years

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 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

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.

We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

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

Leaky faucets, toilets, sprinklers, and other fixtures can cause the average American home to waste up to 10,000 gallons of water every year. 

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.

Visit the Skyline Branch Thursday March 19th and Friday March 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for a free leather works workshop!

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 including any W-2s.

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

Imagination Playground

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

English Language Learning 

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will 
be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. 

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 formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?

Enjoy painting and watching your art glow with friends. All supplies are provided.

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

While using fabric markers to color your very own robot canvas tote bag, we will watch "Robots."

Spring break is here!

Keep your imagination and creativity going by trying foil art!

Image from Pixabay

At Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas), we are dedicated to strengthening our community through comprehensive workforce development initiatives.

High school students looking for free formal wear can raid the closet every March at the J. Erik Jonsson Central 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!

ArtVenture with the Dallas Museum of Art is the perfect continuation of our Spring Break Adventure Week! 

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!

Build, stack, and brick by brick rise to the challenge! Kids will take on a fun LEGO challenge where imagination meets problem-solving and creativity clicks into place.

Through fun and imaginative theater games, children explore body language, movement, space, posture, rhythm, gestures, voice tone, and timing.

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Enjoy a fun day of science activities.

The Pot-o- Gold STEM challenge involves designing and constructing a boat using aluminum foil that can carry the maximum number of coins.

We invite teens to participate in our Spring Switch Tournament: Super Smash Bros! This will be a week long tournament where you get points for attendance and for your placement in your matches.

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.

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

Today the Dallas Museum of Art will lead us in a musical artistic collaboration! Come make your very own creative masterpiece!

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

It's adventure time!

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!

Spend some time learning with us!

This week we will be making Finger Paint Trees! 

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.

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.

Create art in collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art. Participants will explore creative techniques and make their own original artwork using provided materials.

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.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month with hands on experiments. It's always engaging, and sometimes messy!

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.

 📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff.  📚

Explore music and sounds in this STEM activity!

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.

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

Accept the Challenge!

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Calling all gamers!

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.

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!

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

In this special hands-on art program, local artist Natalia Padilla from Dsgn For Us visits to teach kids the art of drawing!

All participants must be registered individually. 

Get ready to create something truly one-of-a-kind! In this hands-on leather workshop, participants will be guided step by step through the process of crafting their own handmade leather item.

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. 

Create a personalized wax seal stamp from clay in this fun craft! Perfect for when you're writing a love letter, sending holiday cards, or simply journaling. 

Spend a relaxed evening improving your watercolor skills with art instructor Kelechi. This beginner-friendly guided painting workshop where participants create watercolor studies from live still-life arrangements.

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

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.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

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.

Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. Throughout the nation meditation has become a positive force for health and wellbeing.

Le invitamos a participar en clases gratuitas en línea de preparación para el examen GED en español: lun., mar., miérc., juev.

Unwind and reconnect through a 4-week silent meditation series that gently introduces mindfulness and self-awareness.

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!

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

In this workshop, adults will learn the basics of creating their linoleum print block, which includes image creation, transfer methods, and basic cutting techniques.