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

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Thursday, July 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 "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Check, Please: Chess Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you new to the world of chess? Stop by the Fretz Park chess club and become a grandmaster in no time! 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Summer Super Snack

Thursday, July 9, 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.

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

English Conversation Class

Thursday, July 9, 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 

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

STEM for Kids

Thursday, July 9, 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

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

GED en Español

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

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

Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.

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

Mahjong

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our Mahjong Club!

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

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our Mahjong Club!

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

English Language Learning

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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

GED en Español

Thursday, July 9, 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. 

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

Yoga Night

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium at Polk-Wisdom Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Breathe. Move. Restore  Meditate, relax, and strengthen your mind and body in this welcoming yoga class designed for all levels. Stretch, flow, and unwind as you build balance, flexibility, and inner calm.

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

Breathe. Move. Restore  Meditate, relax, and strengthen your mind and body in this welcoming yoga class designed for all levels. Stretch, flow, and unwind as you build balance, flexibility, and inner calm.

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

2026 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day 7/10 - 7/13
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
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 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

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

Play with me! ¡Juega Conmigo!

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

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

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

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

The Sensory Studio: Edible Paint

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Get ready to touch, squish, swirl, and create! This sensory craft series invites kids to explore art through all five senses with hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to touch, squish, swirl, and create! This sensory craft series invites kids to explore art through all five senses with hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

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

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, July 10, 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

 

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

Notary

Friday, July 10, 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

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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

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

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 10, 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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood 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

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - 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

 

 

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B 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 - Classroom A & B
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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois 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, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
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, but all are welcome.

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

Computer Tutor-Bilingual

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Technology is a quickly changing landscape and our tutors can help with computer questions, cell phones questions, and/or email or specific apps.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing landscape and our tutors can help with computer questions, cell phones questions, and/or email or specific apps.

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

Sensory Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Get ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! Sensory Storytime has songs, stories and 
playtime tailored to meet the needs of children who need a calmer environment.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! Sensory Storytime has songs, stories and 
playtime tailored to meet the needs of children who need a calmer environment.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para Niños

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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 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.

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 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.

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

Feel-Good Friday: Yoga & Meditation

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.