Event List

Know Your City is a 3-part series all about how the City of Dallas works. The series will present basic information about city council, service requests, and zoning.

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.

Get crafty and make your own candle in this adult craft! Different colors and scents will be available!

Discover a space where creativity meets possibility. 

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.

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

When the sun goes down, creativity comes out to play! Art After Dark invites adults to unwind with simple, nostalgic crafts that spark joy, laughter, and a little childhood magic.

Are you looking for a group to craft with? Or do you want to learn a new craft? Open crafting night is for all types of arts and crafts projects. Sit together with other crafty to people to socialize and create.

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Master Gardener Barbara Gollman presenting on Homegrown Herbs for Healthier Home Cooking.

Community Meeting for Creekside at Lake June

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”

~ Neil Armstrong

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play games with other seniors. Join the fun and meet new people as we play classic games. 

Caregivers, bring your baby to listen to simple rhymes, songs and books that stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

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

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!