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  

For better development, babies require experiences that help them understand the world around them.  Come spend 30 minutes in a controlled environment where you will learn how to stimulate your baby's senses.

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: 

Yeehaw! Cowboy Ken is here! Amazing and engaging folktales, fun and silly puppets, cowboy songs, and maybe some expert trick roping are headed your way! Giddy- Up!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Children's senses are developed through guided play. Come practice your little ones' fine and gross motor skills for 30 minutes and learn at the same time how to continue the stimulation at home.

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

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

The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about music.  

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 

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.

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.

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.

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

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.

Kids see how simple machines lighten their load! They launch with levers, secure with screws, and work with wedges. Then, they use pulleys to move heavy objects with ease.

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  

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

Get ready to pull back the curtain on the invisible forces of the universe! In this hands-on workshop, young engineers will dive into the fascinating world of electromagnetism to build their very own simple motor from scratch.

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 and our tutors can help with computer questions, cell phones questions, and/or email or specific apps.

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! 

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.

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.

English Conversation 

Kids are invited to join the fun, play an exciting round of trivia, and win cool prizes!

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 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.

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.

July's Book Club Selection:

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.

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "The Naked and the Dead" by Norman Mailer.