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

Ever wonder what the birds of Bachman Lake are thinking? Big Heart Theatre wondered the same thing!

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under. All family members are welcome!

Family Storytime is the first Saturday of every month. 

English Language Learning 

English Language Learning 

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!

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. 

Uncover the mysteries of the great outdoors—right in the heart of the city! Families are invited to step into the role of nature detectives led by a Cedar Hill State Park Ranger.

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

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 biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Le invitamos a participar en clases gratuitas en línea de preparación para el examen GED en español.  Inscribirse aquí

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

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.

Grab your astronaut helmets and get ready for a spectacular space adventure courtesy of Team Selene and the NASA SUITS of Midwestern University!

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

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! 

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

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Join Central's second Succulent Swap! Now with 40% more vines! 

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

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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!

Calling all Building Masters! Come and be inspired to build your own LEGO creation!

Get ready, get curious, get messy, and start thinking like a real scientist!

Bridging Opera and classic children's literature, the Dallas Opera will bring out its traveling "Opera Truck" for a special mini-operatic performance of "The Three Little Pigs"!

Curious about how DNA Painter can help you make sense of your DNA matches?

Crochet Class will be a new monthly series! 

Learn the basics with @Astra.crochet. We'll provide crochet needles & yarn. 

Looking to learn more about the health and wellness for pets of all kinds? Animal lovers and experts unite at our first expo for all things domestic pets! 

Kick back with your family and catch a screening of a classic family movie! Whether you’re discovering something new or revisiting an old favorite, this is a great chance to unwind, connect with others, and take a break from the day.

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. 

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!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant performance by Mitotilztli Yaoyollohtli, fun crafts, and much more. It’s a day full of color, tradition, and a fun-filled family experience.

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Bring your little one to a fun event where dancing, singing, and learning go hand in hand! Your child will explore rhythm, melody, and movement while developing essential skills like memory, fine and gross motor coordination, and more.

English Language Learning  

Create memories as we craft one-sheet miniature zines. Learn about the history of zines (pronounced ZEENS) and the culture surrounding them, including notable zinesters and their influential works.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with amazing crafts, including building your own Piñata!

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Do you have Pokemon cards? What about Magic the Gathering cards? This space is for you! We can help you build a deck, pair you up to battle against new foes, and we can even teach you the basics of how to play. Bring a friend, bring two!

Enjoy a movie afternoon with coloring pages for the kids!

January 3: The Smurfs (2025)

February 7: Elio

March 7: Zootopia 2

April 4: The Lorax

May 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants will receive a painting kit once they arrive for the program.

Attention young trainers! Join us on May 16th from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the very first the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

May the 4th be with you!  Celebrate Star Wars Day by watching Star Wars The Phantom Menace!  Attendants will also be given the option to create their own Darth Vader Puppet!

Join the Rebellion!

All galactic citizens are invited to come dressed in their best galactic style and enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and a galaxy of interactive adventures. 

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

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It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

Let's Move! Explore a wide variety of movement from Salsa to Zumba to Yoga and anything else while listening to music that will make you want to move! Be prepared to move, dance, and have fun!

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!

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