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Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, July 23, 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!

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

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Thursday, July 23, 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 "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
Snack

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 snacks 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 snacks 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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
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Fire Safety with Sparky

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
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 23, 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 "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
snack

Equal Heart Snack

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Exhibit Space at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest 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: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Exhibit Space
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.

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

Summer Snacks

Thursday, July 23, 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)

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:

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.

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

English Conversation Class

Thursday, July 23, 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 

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

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

Thursday, July 23, 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 

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

Lego Challenge

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

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

On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

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

STEM for Kids

Thursday, July 23, 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)

Thursdays afternoons we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with fun projects and activities.

 

 

 

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:

Thursdays afternoons we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with fun projects and activities.

 

 

 

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

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
colorful bookmarks

Sewing Bookmarks

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Time to stitch up something page-turning! Design and sew custom bookmarks using fabric, thread, and simple stitching techniques.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Time to stitch up something page-turning! Design and sew custom bookmarks using fabric, thread, and simple stitching techniques.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
A pixelated knight stands in a video game world with a glowing gem in front of them.

Game Day!

Thursday, July 23, 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.

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

GED en Español

Thursday, July 23, 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
4 people playing mahjong

Mahjong

Thursday, July 23, 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 "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
music

Swan Strings Guitar

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

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

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

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

Computer Help- CLP

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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

Erica Con's Visual Arts Workshop

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Collage as Story: Mapping Memory & Culture: Participants will use collage as a form of personal and cultural storytelling.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Collage as Story: Mapping Memory & Culture: Participants will use collage as a form of personal and cultural storytelling.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
The cover of "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler features a dark-skinned woman wearing a red dress and head wrap.

Forest Green Book Club: Parable of the Sower

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! 

This event is in the "Family" group
Storybook Scientists

Storybook Scientists: Rainbow Magic

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Storybook Scientists: Where Stories Spark Discovery! Read, Experiment, Create! This summer, explore hands-on STEM adventures that start with great books and end with amazing experiments!

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

Storybook Scientists: Where Stories Spark Discovery! Read, Experiment, Create! This summer, explore hands-on STEM adventures that start with great books and end with amazing experiments!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
knit shorts example in real life

Thread Heads

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

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

Calling all crochet queens, knitting ninjas, embroidery artists, and cross-stitch champs — this one’s for you!

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

True Crime Documentary

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Classroom TaiPei (D) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
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Examine the facts, evidence, timelines, perspectives and other details of true crime cases and engage in an open discussion after viewing a true crime documentary.  

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

Examine the facts, evidence, timelines, perspectives and other details of true crime cases and engage in an open discussion after viewing a true crime documentary.  

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

English Language Learning

Thursday, July 23, 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