Summer Camp

Expand your senses and develop learning with Play-Doh! 

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

*All Toddler Storytime's in a week are the same*

Get a head start on literacy! 

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. 

Take a break and get creative! 

Join us for a joyful hour of crafting and chatting. Bring your personal project: knitting, crochet, stitching, diamond art... whatever floats your boat!

This is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

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

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

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 

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

Suggested ages: 3 - 6

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Takes place in the children's play area. 

Stories, songs and rhymes to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

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

Kids can enjoy a special reading time made just for them! Make new friends, earn SMART summer reading time, and have fun with activities and crafts. Don’t miss out on the summer fun!

Let’s celebrate what brings us together! Join us as we highlight our shared interests, unique talents, and the power of unity through fun and connection. ✨

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

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Refuel 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.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

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

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

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

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Refuel in the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified.

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

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!

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. 

Ready, set, grow! Join our high-speed gardening challenge to see whose seeds sprout first. Learn planting secrets, track your progress, and race your way to a green thumb!

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?

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning  

Ignite your curiosity with a STEM Club, presented by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉

We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up. 

A person can pick up a life skill at any age but the earlier they start the more they get out of it. Learning life skills takes time, the journey is just as important at the destination.

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

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!

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!

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.

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

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches and stay for the smiles, community and creativity!

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified.

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.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

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.

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.

Calling all adventurers! Grab your dice and bring a character sheet to the Youth Discovery Center for Dungeons and Dragons! 

Open to children and teens; children under 12 will need to bring a parent to their first session.

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.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer snacks to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified.

Refuel in the summer 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.

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Event Details

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!

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.

Lights, laughter, and a little movie magic! Beat the heat with a family-friendly film every other week this Summer. Enjoy cinematic fun, where stories come to life on the big screen.

It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!

Clash on! A new Bi-Weekly Magic: The Gathering Program at the Dallas Public Library. Bring your commander decks for an evening of fun, flinging cards with new friends. Games are free for all and welcome old and new players.

Do you love to sing? Let it all out with our karaoke open mic night! You can sing whatever your heart desires: oldies, Disney tunes, R&B, or an original song! You can even bring your own instruments and jam out!

• Free Citizenship preparation classes.
• Pre-registration required.
• Register by sending an email to edu@lohimmigration.org

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

English Language Learning  

English Language Learning  

• Want to Improve Your English Skills? Join our English Language Learning classes at the library!

In this 4-session podcasting workshop, you'll learn how to develop your concept, master interviews, record with confidence, and launch with a clear strategy for growth and impact.

Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our beginner-friendly in-person Spanish class!