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English Language Learning

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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From Page to Stage - The Great Gatsby

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
 
“Remember how much fun we had.
Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:
 
“Remember how much fun we had.
GED Class

GED Class

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

GED Class

GED en Español

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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. 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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. 

GED Class

GED en Español

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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. 

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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. 

GED Class

GED Math Preparation Class

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

 

Fiber Arts Collective

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Knitting, Crocheting, Textiles - oh my! Hosted once a month, the Fiber Arts Collective is a space to gather, create, discuss and learn all forms of textile/fiber arts. 

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

Knitting, Crocheting, Textiles - oh my! Hosted once a month, the Fiber Arts Collective is a space to gather, create, discuss and learn all forms of textile/fiber arts. 

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Book Tasting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

📖 Sample recommended reads! 📖

Looking for a new read? Want to share a favorite? Enjoy samples of new and old favorite literature from staff and our community. Meets every 2nd Thursday evening.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

📖 Sample recommended reads! 📖

Looking for a new read? Want to share a favorite? Enjoy samples of new and old favorite literature from staff and our community. Meets every 2nd Thursday evening.

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Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

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Baby Basics

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

🧸 Baby storytime for pre-walkers 🍼

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

🧸 Baby storytime for pre-walkers 🍼

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

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Senior Walk and Talk

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Senior Walk & Talk! A gentle walking group designed for all mobility levels. We’ll take a few easy laps around the library while enjoying conversation and fresh air.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Senior Walk & Talk! A gentle walking group designed for all mobility levels. We’ll take a few easy laps around the library while enjoying conversation and fresh air.

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NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Career Launch Pad

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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. 

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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. 

S.T.E.A.M.

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Seniors Tinkering Exploring And Making

Registration Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Seniors Tinkering Exploring And Making

Public Notary

Notary

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

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

Career Launch Pad

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Forest Green - In Library at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Free Tax Help (Ayuda para impuestos gratis)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Seniors
Event Details:

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Children's Area at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Mommy & Me Music

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

You are your child's first teacher. Come bond with baby while enjoying music, stories and play time. For babies - 17 month old and their caregiver. 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

You are your child's first teacher. Come bond with baby while enjoying music, stories and play time. For babies - 17 month old and their caregiver. 

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy.