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Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Puzzle

Community Puzzle

04/29/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Puzzle Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Puzzle Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and relax while putting together our Community Jigsaw Puzzle.

balloons

Oodles of Balloons Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Find all the balloons hiding around the library for a prize!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Find all the balloons hiding around the library for a prize!

Calming Corner

05/01/2024 @ 11:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

dino

Dino Discovery: Scavenger Hunt

05/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/10/2024 @ 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - In Library at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting treasure hunt of Dinosaurs. Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - In Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting treasure hunt of Dinosaurs. Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

star wars day may fourth graphic

May the 4th Be With You! - Star Wars Day

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

To prepare for May the 4th, you must train.  Park Forest Branch has just the training spot for you. Come in and make your own lightsaber, practice your bowcaster skills, drop ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

To prepare for May the 4th, you must train.  Park Forest Branch has just the training spot for you.

afterschool snack flyer

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

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 C...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to resi...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Outdoor Grassy Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend

Joint Election

All Day
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement

JOINT ELECTION VOTING

All Day
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org  ...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org 

Burr Oak and Sun

Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black

All Day 5/4 - 5/26
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. Th...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms.

Election Day Voting

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Voting

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Election Day

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Election Day

D&D Movie One Shots- Star Wars

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

🌟 Adventure Awaits in Our D&D One-Shot Series! Will You Answer the Call? 🎲✨ Prepare to embark on epic journeys, brave daring quests, and explore cinematic universes like nev...

Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

🌟 Adventure Awaits in Our D&D One-Shot Series! Will You Answer the Call? 🎲✨

Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battl...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote.

Blood drive

Dallas Police & Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Renner Frankford Library hosted by North Dallas Police Station Renner Frankford Library-Carter BloodCare Bus 6400 Frankford Rd Dallas, TX 75252 Contact LeQuita Garrett leq...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Renner Frankford Library hosted by North Dallas Police Station

Renner Frankford Library-Carter BloodCare Bus

6400 Frankford Rd Dallas, TX 75252

Contact LeQuita Garrett lequita.garrett@dallaspolice.gov 

Clases básicas de computadora y tecnología

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología? Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?   ¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras! Th...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología?

Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?

 

¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras!

Then come to our computer class!

Computer Help

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 applicati...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.

 

 

7 Gardens Club from the Oak Cliff Gardens Forum: Plant Giveaway

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate with us at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library!  This is also a chance to learn about gardening in North Texas, about different gardening projects in our area, me...

Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Celebrate with us at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Library! 

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Creative Writing Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you s...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

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

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

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

IntelliChoice

Free Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Conference Room at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information. This pro...

Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information.

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

math tutoring flier

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning April 20th, led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Tex...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning April 20th, led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Texas.