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Computer Help- CLP

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Highland Hills - Computer Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.

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

Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.

How to Train Your Dragon

Sunday Afternoon Movie in the Black Box: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart.

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart.

The Lost Declaration: A Puzzle Room

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Declaration has been stolen! You and your team are the group of expert archivists that are called in to replace it with a secret copy that looks identical.

Family Storytime

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Parents and children, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. 

Suggested ages: 6 years and under

Walking Club

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Take a leisurely morning stroll through the library's neighborhood! We will do some warm up stretching, walk a full mile every Monday morning, half a mile each way, and stretch again!

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

Take a leisurely morning stroll through the library's neighborhood! We will do some warm up stretching, walk a full mile every Monday morning, half a mile each way, and stretch again!

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English Language Learning

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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English Language Learning

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

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GED Test Preparation

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
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!

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Monday Meditations

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Study Room 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 - Study Room
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.

Preston Hollow Memory Cafe

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Preston Hollow Memory Café!

A gray cartoon microphone with music notes around it in a yellow round background.

Karaoke Kids Jam!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get ready to grab the mic and shine! 🎤🌟 Kids will light up the stage in a lively karaoke session, singing along to their favorite kid-friendly hits with microphones and big superstar energy! 🎶✨ 

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to grab the mic and shine! 🎤🌟 Kids will light up the stage in a lively karaoke session, singing along to their favorite kid-friendly hits with microphones and big superstar energy! 🎶✨ 

CHIPS

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
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 with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

 

Lunch

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dallas West - Courtyard at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Courtyard
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Tech Mondays with Dallas Innovation Alliance

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Dallas Innovation Alliance is conducting office hours with one-on-one computer help, digital literacy lessons, and benefits aid at the MLK Jr. Library with or without your own device. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dallas Innovation Alliance is conducting office hours with one-on-one computer help, digital literacy lessons, and benefits aid at the MLK Jr. Library with or without your own device. 

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Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Skyline - In Library at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para Niños

Monday, July 20, 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.

The logo for Education PV features a red heart and reads "Keeping kids fed year round".

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Forest Green - Entryway at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Entryway
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Lobby at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified. No proof of need or pre-registration is required to receive meals.

Summer Lunch

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 lunch 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 lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Lunch

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 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: 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 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.

Twice Upon a Time Storytellers

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline - In Library at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Sit back and be transported to another place through the art of storytelling. 

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

 

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

Sit back and be transported to another place through the art of storytelling. 

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

 

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English Language Class

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

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

English Language Learning  

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Preparación para el GED en español

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!

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

¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!

The logo for Education PV features a red heart and reads "Keeping kids fed year round".

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Monday, July 20, 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)

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified.

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:

Dallas Public Library branches are providing free summer meals to children and teens from 1-18 in partnership with the nonprofit hunger organization Education Potential Verified.