Summer Camp Creepy Critter @ 1:00 pm.
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
English Language Learning
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public 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.
Perk up your mind while you perk up your morning! Sip coffee, spark conversation, and give the brain a fun workout with puzzles, riddles, logic challenges, and brain teasers.
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English 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.
Hot Toast music company collaborates with kids to create the ultimate mixtape for growing up. As adults, we have music to go along with everything we feel and do, and kids should too! Through thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies, Mr.
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music! Suggested ages: 3 to 6 years.
Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.
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
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 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
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
Each month we'll watch a fun movie followed by a lively session of trivia and behind-the-scenes facts! Screen the film, then test your knowledge and learn something new about what went into making it.
Explore the amazing ways animals blend into their surroundings, uncover hidden critters, and discover how camouflage helps creatures survive and thrive.
Story Time at the library! 📚✨ Little ones will enjoy fun stories, songs, and simple activities designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and encourage a love of reading.
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
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
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.
Equal Heart Lunch
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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para Niños
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.
Summer Lunch
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.
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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
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.
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!
Get ready to meet amazing live animals up close during an interactive, action-packed presentation from Creepy Critters.
SMART Summer: STEAM- Kick It with Cardboard! Engineering DIY Foosball
Get ready to bring the stadium to the library! In this hands-on workshop, young inventors will transform everyday materials—like cardboard boxes, popsicle sticks, and straws—into their very own tabletop foosball game.
Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.
Spanish readers welcome!
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!
Welcome to a summer of art!
Families are invited to come and participate in Art workshops provided by the Dallas Museum of Art!
All materials are provided! Take home your creations!
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
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.
The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.
Forget the traditional classroom—the Dallas Arboretum is bringing the wonders of science and nature directly to you.
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!
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.
Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn something new each month. Today we are making Pop-Up Dino Eggs!
Whether its onstage or in life, everyone has to learn to juggle at some point! Learn the basic of juggling with the Prism Movement Theater.
Get ready to stack colors and defy expectations! In this hands-on STEM workshop, young scientists will explore the hidden physics of liquids.
Can you create a masterpiece on a budget? This program is free, but you'll use your math skills as you "purchase" your supplies and create your artwork!
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
1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library!
Checkmate boredom before it even begins! Gather for a fun and engaging chess club designed for all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players sharpening their strategy.
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.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
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.
Performed by Ballet North Texas, learn about all things ballet as the dancers read B Is for Ballet from the American Ballet Theater.
English Conversation
English Conversation
Take a trip to the cinema with a monthly movie screening showing new films as well as familiar favorites. Watch a movie, bring a snack, and spend some time with new friends!
All films will be rated G or PG.
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.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer snack 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.
Summer Super Snack
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.
Equal Heart Snack
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.
It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.
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!
Fantasy lovers, rejoice! We are pleased to announce that we will be starting a new Fantasy Book Club, meeting every month on the second Wednesday at 4pm (though early birds are welcome too!).
Unleash your imagination at Lego Hour! This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects.
If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the first meeting we read to EXACTLY halfway through the book.
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
This month, Sew Much Fun features a quirky, creative project: Fancy Food Pouches.
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.
"The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescot" presented by the North Oak Cliff Branch Library Book Club
This month's selection: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescot
Need a copy of the book club book? Ask at the front desk of the library!
Email: northoakcliff@dallascityhall.com
Join us for a lively discussion about a different book each month. Call the Branch for this month's title.
Do a puzzle. Play video games. Color. Do homework. Build with Lego. Talk. Listen to music. Do art. Learn to knit. Maybe meet new people. It's a space to do things alone or with friends. And snacks!