Event List

Career Launch Pad

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fretz Park - In Library 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.

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

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.

Stem Kit The Ultimate Rain-Ready Cleat

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

Program Type:

Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

Get ready to kick off an afternoon of science and design! Whether you’re a soccer superstar or a budding scientist, you won’t want to miss this hands-on challenge.

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Get ready to kick off an afternoon of science and design! Whether you’re a soccer superstar or a budding scientist, you won’t want to miss this hands-on challenge.

The Winning Hand: Mahjong Club

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Have the winning hand in our Taiwanese style Mahjong club! Whether you’re a novice who wants to learn, or a mahjong master, all are welcomed. Will you be yelling ‘Mahjong!’ by the end of the game?

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Have the winning hand in our Taiwanese style Mahjong club! Whether you’re a novice who wants to learn, or a mahjong master, all are welcomed. Will you be yelling ‘Mahjong!’ by the end of the game?

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Friday, July 31, 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.

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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.

A close up of an older woman’s hands crocheting multicolored yarn. The woman’s sleeves are red crocheted fabric, and her torso is covered by a white sweater.

Cast On! Crochet Club

Friday, July 31, 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.

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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.

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Friday, July 31, 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.

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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.

Vickery Park SMP

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

Grab your pickaxe and jump into a shared Minecraft world! Build cool creations, explore with friends, and take on fun challenges! Open to anyone aged 10-18, no experience necessary

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe and jump into a shared Minecraft world! Build cool creations, explore with friends, and take on fun challenges! Open to anyone aged 10-18, no experience necessary

Summer Super Snack

Friday, July 31, 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.

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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.

Kid's Zumba

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

Get your blood pumping and the creativity flowing! Kid's zumba is an easy, follow-along dance class where kids can wiggle, jiggle, and go wild!

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get your blood pumping and the creativity flowing! Kid's zumba is an easy, follow-along dance class where kids can wiggle, jiggle, and go wild!

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

English Language Learning

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

English Language Learning

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

English Language Learning

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

Citizenship Class

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

Hora de Cuentos

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Early Literacy

Age Group:

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Discovery Fair

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Children's Play 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 inspired to make, create, tinker and learn. Explore each floor of the library and interact with various providers of science, art, engineering and technology.

Presenter list coming soon!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Children's Play Area (2nd Floor)

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get inspired to make, create, tinker and learn. Explore each floor of the library and interact with various providers of science, art, engineering and technology.

Presenter list coming soon!

English Conversation Class

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

English Conversation

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Conversation

GED en español

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2 at Prairie Creek 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!

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classrooms 1 & 2

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!

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

White Rock Hills - Classroom B at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

School Age (ages 6-12)

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Books & Brews

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

English Conversation Class

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch

Program Type:

English Language Learning

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

English Conversation

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Conversation

Walking Club

Monday, August 3, 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!

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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!