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Dallas Public Library Branches Closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day

All Day
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day. 

Closing
Branches:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Arcadia Park Branch, Audelia Road Branch, Bachman Lake Branch, Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, Dallas West Branch, Forest Green Branch, Fretz Park Branch, Grauwyler Park Branch, Hampton-Illinois Branch, Highland Hills Branch, Kleberg-Rylie Branch, Lakewood Branch, Lochwood Branch, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mountain Creek Branch, North Oak Cliff Branch, Oak Lawn Branch, Park Forest Branch, Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Pleasant Grove Branch, Polk-Wisdom Branch, Prairie Creek Branch, Preston Royal Branch, Renner Frankford Branch, Skillman Southwestern Branch, Skyline Branch, Timberglen Branch, White Rock Hills Branch
Description:

All Dallas Public Library branches are closed for Labor Day/Cesar Chavez Day.

 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek 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: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - 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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Mahjong Mania!

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Coffee & Crosswords

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal 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: 3 - 5 years old.  

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - 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: 3 - 5 years old.  

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park 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: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
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

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Movie of the Month and Trivia!

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Career Launchpad

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lochwood - Computer Area at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Boardgames!

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Picassos

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

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

Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every week at the library.

Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every week at the library.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Walking Club

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

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

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Groove Guild

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog. 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Kids Maker Studio

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Sunday Matinee Science Fiction Feature: Queen of Outer Space

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Invasion! Science Fiction Movies from the 1950s!

The 1950s are often called the “golden age” of science fiction film, marked by a surge in American-made classics and numerous low-budget productions.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Invasion! Science Fiction Movies from the 1950s!

The 1950s are often called the “golden age” of science fiction film, marked by a surge in American-made classics and numerous low-budget productions.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Monday Meditations

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

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

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek 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: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - 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.