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GED Test Preparation

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!

Dino-Coloring

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

This program will be a shared coloring program where our participants will draw their own pictures of dinosaurs, and/or color in pictures of dinosaurs that we will provide.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

This program will be a shared coloring program where our participants will draw their own pictures of dinosaurs, and/or color in pictures of dinosaurs that we will provide.

Ukulele Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Homemade sign

Craft-er Noon at the Youth Discovery Center!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get ready for a creative adventure at Craft-er Noon! Kids and their families are invited to the Youth Discovery Center to dive into a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on crafting, imagination, and colorful creations.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a creative adventure at Craft-er Noon! Kids and their families are invited to the Youth Discovery Center to dive into a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on crafting, imagination, and colorful creations.

hand drawn sun and caterpillar

Paint A Puzzle

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Stretch those creative muscles by designing and painting a unique puzzle, and then putting it together!

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stretch those creative muscles by designing and painting a unique puzzle, and then putting it together!

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

The English Corner

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you are looking to practice speaking English stop by The English Corner! The Fretz Park English conversation group welcomes everyone.  

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

If you are looking to practice speaking English stop by The English Corner! The Fretz Park English conversation group welcomes everyone.  

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Entryway at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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.

Snacks

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano Para Niños

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park 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: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room 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.

Computer Assistance

One on One - Computer Assistance

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

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

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

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
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.

adult learning

English Conversation Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

Jack in the Beanstack

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us in playing the Nostalgic game of Jacks and signing up for SMART Summer Reading Challenge.

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

Join us in playing the Nostalgic game of Jacks and signing up for SMART Summer Reading Challenge.

The Central Guild cover graphic

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom Dijon (A) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

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

It's adventure time!

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Summer Super Snack

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

Summer Snacks

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Hills - Classroom A & B at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Event Details

Refuel 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.

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

Event Details

Refuel 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.

adult learning

English Conversation Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation 

adult learning

English Conversation Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

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

English Conversation 

adult learning

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Conversation 

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

English Conversation 

Mini Master Builders

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!

STEM for Kids

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

 

 

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

 

 

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

A pixelated knight stands in a video game world with a glowing gem in front of them.

Game Day!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play and challenge fellow video game lovers. Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play and challenge fellow video game lovers. Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions.

Violin Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

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

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!